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MEP Success Stories from California

CMTC Supports Mother-Daughter Team Grow their Business

Reported Year
2024
Oakland Fortune Factory is one of the oldest fortune cookie makers in the San Francisco Bay Area, and one of the last companies that still makes their products entirely by hand, combining modern flavors with centuries-old craftsmanship. The factory opened in 1957 and was acquired by Alicia Issvoran’s parents in 2016. After graduating from college

George T. Hall More than Doubles the Demand for Services

Reported Year
2024
Right before the COVID-19 pandemic began, George T. Hall was in the middle of rapid growth and there was never a lack of work. However, once the pandemic began, work began to slow down, and they lost an essential project that generated a lot of revenue for the business. George T. Hall used this as an opportunity to take a step back, reflecting on

Rebuilding Infrastructure Through Training

Reported Year
2021
DFI needed an immediate solution to improve product quality and on-time delivery. They had experienced a spike in customer return and, via internal reviews, identified pre-shipment quality issues. In addition, their on-time delivery was low. In assessing the issues, DFI management isolated a key root cause as blueprint reading errors. As a company

Innovation through 3D Printing Technology

Reported Year
2021
To continue to innovate and serve its clients’ changing technology needs, Metron Optics wanted to explore what it would take to evolve its manufacturing operations to include additive manufacturing (3D printing). The company’s interests included how to minimize risk of adoption, recommended designs for the additive process, and a solution selection

Pure Lab Solutions Launches a New Brand Identity

Reported Year
2025
Pure Lab Solutions encountered challenges while building their first website. The company recognized the need for external expertise and strategic marketing support to effectively promote themselves and build trust with their customers. To compete in a growing market, Pure Lab Solutions aimed to develop a new brand identity.

Kuttler Machine's Additive Manufacturing Improvements Show Results

Reported Year
2025
Kuttler recently purchased a large 3D printer to boost the company's capacity for additive manufacturing jobs. Recognizing the need to train employees on transitioning from traditional equipment to advanced printing technology, the company's managers contacted CMTC for assistance, support, and employee training.

CMTC Assists Famous PUDN LLC with Marketing and Job Instruction Services

Reported Year
2025
Due to its recent popularity on social media, Famous PUDN’s business tripled within a few weeks. Lines wound around the store's building, and mass production requests from large corporations flooded in. Famous PUDN’s rapid growth created a need for more employees, better equipment, and training protocols to meet the rising demand.

CMTC's Partnership helps Instant Biologics Grow their Customer Base and Increase Sales

Reported Year
2025
During Instant Biologics’ annual review, the company’s co-founders recognized the need for assistance with strategic planning and marketing. Specifically, Instant Biologics sought help with brand positioning, creating a new website, and ensuring that their brand’s look and feel remained consistent across multiple product categories as the company

Strategic Management Processes Help Company Grow

Reported Year
2024
Powers Bros. General Manager Casey Powers was seeking guidance with strategic management processes to help him grow the company, stay competitive in the market, and identify realistic goals and objectives that aligned with the history and vision of his family-owned business. Powers turned to CMTC, part of the MEP National Network™, for help.

Implementing BizBytes Marketing Program is a Success!

Reported Year
2024
A&M Biomedical Owner/President Melissa Fontes wanted assistance identifying and reaching potential clients for her company’s specialized services and products. She requested help from CMTC, part of the MEP National Network™. Fontes hoped CMTC’s lead generation services and enhanced marketing strategies would showcase the company’s unique
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