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MEP Success Stories from Illinois

Machesney Park Manufacturer Achieves Compliance Goals to Meet DOD Cybersecurity Requirements

Reported Year

2021

The Department of Defense (DOD) mandated that all government contractors and their subcontractors become compliant with DFARS 252.204-7012 security requirements in accordance with NIST 800-171 by the end of 2020. Almost all of Midwest Aero Support, Inc.'s manufacturing business is conducted directly or indirectly with the government. In late 2019

Chicago Manufacturer Leverages Illinois Manufacturing Innovation Voucher

Reported Year

2020

The larger part of the bikepacking market is located in Europe, Canada, and Australia. With COVID-19 added to the mix bike sales in this segment grew by 144% due to more people seeking safe and fun ways to exercise. With such an excellent market opportunity, the PedalCell team needed to go through steps to optimize their processes for mass

Carlinville Manufacturer Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Reported Year

2020

After learning about the benefits of becoming ISO 9001 certified in 1993, Area Diesel knew it would be an advantageous path. However, no one on staff could seem to find the time to devote to pursuing certification. It wasn’t until one of their valued customers was acquired by a larger entity, who was ISO 9001 certified and required the same of