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MEP Success Stories from Maryland

Conveyor & Automation and Maryland MEP Technology Showcase

Reported Year
2023
Conveyor & Automation, like many manufacturers, continues to look for new and innovative ways to engage new clients and markets to grow their business. At the same time, to remain competitive, Maryland manufacturers are looking to invest in Industry 4.0 technologies, machinery and robotics, and digital business practices but lack access to

Lonza-Walkersville Improving Workforce Through Internships

Reported Year
2023
Lonza Walkersville, like many manufacturers, continues to look for new and innovative ways to enhance, improve and increase their workforce. In the summer of 2023, Lonza Walkersville participated in Maryland MEP’s Manufacturing Internship Program, funded in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor's EARN Maryland Program as a way to train

Optimizing Facility Space and Material Flow to Support Future Growth

Reported Year
2023
Supply chain disruptions and an increase in sales forced Fuchs to increase the amount of inventory and materials they have on hand, leaving warehouse capacity at Fuchs’ Hampstead facility at >95%. Not only did this cause Fuchs to quickly run out of space, but this also uncovered opportunities to improve the efficiency of the processes surrounding

Maryland MEP Managing Strategic Growth

Reported Year
2022
Based on the demand for its technology, MaxCyte has experienced consistent and significant business growth over many years and MaxCyte’s management identified several areas that had the potential to limit its ability to scale. They embarked on a strategy that included relocating to facility space more than double the size of its prior facilities

Maryland Supplier Connectivity Forum

Reported Year
2023
Textron Systems was looking for opportunities to diversify its supplier base and mitigate risks by connecting with local Maryland-based manufacturers in response to the ongoing disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. By localizing its supplier base Textron Systems hoped to decrease lead times and establish stronger relationships with suppliers to

Raising Awareness and Creating Opportunity Through Connection

Reported Year
2022
In response to the high demand for COVID-19 Test Kits, Ellume built and commissioned a world-class production space in Frederick to include the use of technology, automation and a strong workforce to quickly and efficiently produce testing kits. Ellume is committed to global growth as well as expanding a strong domestic presence in the United

Maryland MEP Supporting Manufacturers Through the Maryland Supply Chain Resiliency Program

Reported Year
2022
COVID-19 created many challenges for Better Engineering and negatively impacted their supply chains. Additionally there was direct impact on the business caused by disruptions to customer operations. Constant price changes created discrepancies in pricing models, leaving workers unable to accurately quote customers affecting both profits and

Manufacturing Internship Program - Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers

Reported Year
2021
Strouse, like many manufacturers continues to look for new and innovative ways to ehance, improve and increase their workforce. In the summer of 2021, Strouse participated in Maryland MEP’s manufacturing internship program. The internship program is designed to support Maryland manufacturers with the cost of hiring, onboarding and training interns
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