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MEP Success Stories from Maryland

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

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

Increased Capacity and Production through Lean Six Sigma Training

Reported Year
2022
Clene approached Maryland MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, for assistance in helping to improve processes, increase production and obtain a more standardized approach to production enabling the organization to scale effectively and efficiently.

Small Business Growth Through Expansion

Reported Year
2021
With a start in her home kitchen, Michele's Granola has grown steadily over the course of the last 15 years. During this time, the organization has scaled from a commercial kitchen to a small bakery and a move to their current facility which took place in 2015. Since that time, the organization has continually grown sales, new product lines and

Cybersecurity Compliance - Strengthening the DOD Supply Chain

Reported Year
2021
As a DOD contractor, IR Tools is required to comply with the DFARS clause and NIST 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. As a manufacturer and supplier, IR had invested in protecting their data and systems, however they had not completed the process of the required certifications and compliance issues for the DOD. To ensure compliance, the company
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