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MEP Success Stories from Mississippi

New Technology Manufacturing Mattresses

Reported Year
2022
The company recently invested substantial capital in setting up a new operation in production of mattresses and bedding products. The company moved the mattress production system to the Saltillo location. Ashley Furniture invested heavily in automation systems in their Saltillo facility. In addition to starting up a new operation, the company is

Empowering Technicians at the Local Level through Advanced Robotics Training

Reported Year
2020
In March 2019, Kohler announced plans to consolidate its North American gasoline engine manufacturing operations from a facility in Wisconsin to the Hattiesburg facility. For the local expansion, Kohler Engines leased an additional 300,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space, investing more than $15 million in moving and upgrading

Site Master Planning at CITE Armored

Reported Year
2022
MMA-MEP Center at MSU CAVS Extension (MSU-CAVS-E), part of the MEP National Network™, has worked with CITE Armored on other projects in the past. When their customer orders increased and outpaced capacity, CITE Armored turned to MSU-CAVS-E to propose a solution. CITE Armored was considering layout changes and a possible plant expansion.

Team Orientation & Introduction to Lumber

Reported Year
2021
The fiber conversion facility in Lumberton, Mississippi, will utilize advanced automation and related technologies to produce lumber in a modern and cutting-edge technology facility. New employees will need to integrate their own knowledge, skills, and abilities with the company culture, workplace safety, best practices in communication and problem

Blendco's Automation Efforts Increase Production Capacity by 100%

Reported Year
2021
Blendco needed additional production capacity but there was none available on the vertical forming and seal line. Current production was averaging 300 to 500 units per day and, at that rate, Blendco was unable to meet additional customer production requirements. Their challenge was to somehow increase daily current production using existing

Lack of Necessary Skills to Fill Future Jobs

Reported Year
2020
The company strongly believes that all new hires must go through a mandatory training program for 6 - 9 weeks before transitioning to the main furniture production manufacturing lines.