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Welcome to our very first newsletter! Thanks for your interest in staying in touch with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Our goal is to provide you with substantive news and information and to do so about once a quarter. On occasion, we may send you breaking news or something we think we just can’t wait until the next quarter to share with you. If there are topics of interest or to offer some general feedback, please drop us a line at mfg@nist.gov.
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We’ve Got a Fresh Look, New Features, and More Resources Than Ever Before
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website, redesigned with a fresh new look and improved navigation to effectively highlight information about our program and U.S. manufacturing. The site provides new features for a great user experience. With new content, streamlined menus and simple navigation, our website makes it easier to learn, share and connect with us. Take a look!
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Manufacturing Day is an opportunity for manufacturers to open their doors in order to highlight their work and show the public what manufacturing really looks like. This year more than 1,660 open houses and events in each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico took place. An estimated 50,000 students, parents, and community members attended.
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We're are hiring a new director for the MEP program, a growing nationwide assistance program for U.S. manufacturers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. We encourage all interested applicants to apply for this position. Learn more about qualifications, responsibilities and the application process.
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Here's Our Latest Visual Content
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MEP Video: Impact of Manufacturing
The Impact of Manufacturing video is something we hope captures the spirit of who we are and why we do what we do. The video celebrates the impact manufacturing has on America – which can be seen in the good jobs it provides, the strength of the economy, and the products built in communities around the nation that enable and enrich our everyday lives. We celebrate manufacturing’s impact and the MEP centers across the country working alongside small and medium-sized manufacturers to make an impact on their people and operations.
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MEP Infographic: Facts about Exporting
Facts about Exporting addresses some of the misconceptions that exist and paves the way for exporting more American-made products around the world. What percentage of the world’s customers do you think live outside of the U.S.? Who exports more: small or large companies? Take a look at the infographic and learn these facts and more!
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Featured Success Story
The Wagner Companies (Wisconsin)
The Wagner Companies is a 120 person, family-owned business that manufactures and stocks standard products for metal fabricators, and also produces custom products primarily for handrails.
When the construction industry experienced an extended period of softness stemming from the overall downturn in the economy, The Wagner Companies began taking a serious look at boosting its exporting activity and contacted the Wisconsin MEP.
As a result Wagner increase their exporting sales by 40%. The company also expanded from serving 2 countries to 16. And increase sales to Mexico by 1200%. Read full story.
Browse through our success stories database by clicking here.
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