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MEP Success Stories from Arkansas

SMA Transforms Their Leaders While Transforming Their Business

Reported Year
2022
SMA, Inc., has grown both organically and through acquisitions for several decades. The company was experiencing some growing pains from a recent acquisition and engaged AEDC Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, part of the MEP National Network™, to help them develop a strategic plan to help the leadership team focus and prioritize organizational

Leveraging the benefits of ISO 9001

Reported Year
2022
The Strong Company needed to achieve the ISO 9001 certification in order adhere to their customer demands and increase their competitive edge in the market. Leadership connected with AEDC, part of the MEP National Network™, for assistance with ISO 9001:2008 certification.

MEC Heber Springs Partnering with the State of Arkansas and AEDC Manufacturing Solutions for Manufacturing Excellence and Growth for the Future

Reported Year
2021
After being acquired by MEC in 2018, the Heber Springs location needed updating and needed to improve its layout to be considered for additional work from the new parent company. For help with this and training their expanding workforce the company turned to Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, part of the MEP National Network™ and the Arkansas

Assistance with Expanding Export Markets

Reported Year
2021
Lycus Ltd. wished to expand its export markets but lacked the knowhow to do so without significant unknown risks. For help, Lycus turned to Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, part of the MEP National Network™.

AMS Helps Company get 301 Tariff Exclusions

Reported Year
2021
Sediver USA imports four products from China to make its high voltage electrical insulator units. The cost of importing these products from China was being significantly impacted by the US 301 tariffs which had steadily increased from about 3% to 25%. Through the US Trade Representative’s Office (USTR), one could apply for an exclusion to the 301

Marketing and Financial Feasibility Studies with Manufacturing Solutions Sets Rosewood Classic Coach on a Growth Journey With the help of: Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions

Reported Year
2020
To stay competitive and grow their business, Rosewood needed a business plan and financial controls to facilitate meeting the high demand for the company's products. With cremation on the rise and expected to reach 55% in the US in 2020, it is no longer feasible for funeral homes to acquire contemporary funeral cars every 3-5 years, especially when