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MEP Success Stories from Montana

MMEC Partners with Plastics Manufacturer to Launch Automation Projects

Reported Year
2023
In 2021, DPI President and Owner Brad Reid was interested in exploring technology options that would allow the company to automate some of its manual, labor intensive processes. Initially, he saw opportunities to automate the loading and unloading of the injection molding machine, as well as the possibility of automating and integrating a manual

MMEC and Montana Manufacturer Team Up to Facilitate ISO Certification

Reported Year
2022
Oerlikon places a high priority on quality management systems and tools to demonstrate its commitment to producing top quality products for its clients. The company has achieved ISO 9001 certification, a process that requires manufacturers to complete an extensive audit process showing that they meet specific standards and regulatory requirements

Montana Machining Company Prioritizes Training to Enhance Quality

Reported Year
2025
MRT is committed to fulfilling its clients' needs with quality products and excellent customer service. Company leadership regularly conducts initiatives to enhance their ability to produce precisely crafted tools efficiently. MRT identified two opportunities to improve in-house capabilities and quality through staff training: reverse engineering

Get a Grip: Fiber Reaper and MMEC Partner on Innovative Cable Clamp

Reported Year
2024
Fiber Reaper has made significant progress in the development and testing of its product. However, as a two-person company, the Holms quickly realized that it would be extremely helpful to have support for many of the other tasks related to commercialization, such as developing the supply chain for the clamp components and navigating the patent

Flying High: Drone Manufacturer Navigates Rapid Growth Using Lean and Smart Talent Tools

Reported Year
2023
As product demand increased, Skyfish expanded its workforce to increase production capacity. Management wanted to ensure that the larger number of employees could work safely and efficiently in the existing space. The company also recognized that it needed to improve throughput and reduce rework in order to meet quality and on-time order delivery

MMEC and Nelson Labs Collaborate on Lean Transformation Gameplan

Reported Year
2022
Recently, BioScience Laboratories was acquired by Nelson Labs’ parent company Sotera Health. As part of the transition, the company wished to strengthen its alignment with Sotera corporate values, which include a strong focus on excellence and continual improvement. Management wished to introduce Lean and other continuous improvement principles

Getting Off on the Right Foot in Montana: MMEC Helps Sandal Company with Facility Design

Reported Year
2021
The COVID-19 pandemic hit shortly after Bedrock moved its operations to Missoula. While the company had initially planned to subcontract its manufacturing work, it lost a principal supplier when the supplier switched to production of personal protective equipment (PPE). Bedrock proposed to start small-scale manufacturing on-site by reconfiguring
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