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MEP Success Stories from Iowa

Decker Finds Peace of Mind through CIRAS Technology Assistance

Reported Year
2021
Decker wanted to acquire a new injection molding machine and while they had conducted preliminary diligence, they reached out to CIRAS, part of the MEP National Network™, to assist in helping identify sources, various options to consider (hydraulic vs. electrical), and costs.

Fox River Mills Partners with CIRAS to Develop a TCO Model

Reported Year
2021
Sales were negatively impacted due to the COVID pandemic and leadership requested assistance developing a total cost of ownership (TCO) model specific to their business that would help support their efforts to grow revenue. Specific efforts were aimed at showing the value of domestic, more reliable supply chains with shorter lead times.

New Normal: Dickson Industries Growing with Gowns

Reported Year
2021
Dickson Industries made its name making medical fabrics and garments before venturing into various lines of food-industry clothing and pre-consumer products, such as specialized netting used to enhance the flavor of meat during smoking. When the coronavirus decimated demand for food-industry products, Dickson officials realized that they were
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