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MEP Success Stories from Montana

MMEC Collaborates with Correctional Furniture Program that Builds Job Skills and Changes Lives

Reported Year

2021

As a state program, MCE’s business model differs from that of a private manufacturing enterprise – while it does not seek to make a profit, it is working toward a goal of generating enough revenue to become 100% self-sustainable. An ongoing challenge? How to accurately identify all costs of the products it manufactures and price accordingly. MCE’s

Sinking Their Teeth into the Dental Industry: Platypus Expands into New Devices

Reported Year

2021

Currently, A Better Way of Life is developing a negative pressure device which can be used to protect both patients and practitioners from airborne microbes during dental appointments. After designing the prototype, the company needed assistance locating supplies to move into production. Ideally, management wanted to work with local vendors to

Gibson Guitars Expands Montana Production Facility

Reported Year

2021

Over the last few years, demand has increased significantly for Gibson’s acoustic guitars. In 2019, management began planning an expansion at the Bozeman facility that would increase production capacity by more than 100%. The proposal required approval by the Board of Directors, who requested presentation of a detailed, data-driven investment case

Tapping into Sustainability: Brewery Improves Production by Reducing Waste

Reported Year

2021

Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company now produces an estimated 10,000 barrels of beer each year. With growth, the company began to experience filtration throughput issues that limited further capacity expansion. In addition, management wanted to explore other efficiencies that could be implemented to reduce waste throughout the business and improve

A Generous Spirit: Distillery Focuses on Community and Employee Needs During Pandemic

Reported Year

2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many food and beverage companies closed their restaurants, bars, and tasting rooms, including Headframe Spirits. A significant portion of the business sales were negatively impacted when the tasting room was closed, and employee jobs were at risk. The company pivoted to the manufacture of hand sanitizer. Headframe

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