NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership
National Network (MEPNN)
The MEP National Network™ is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing.
The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is part of the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The MEP National Network, whose mission is to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers, comprises the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP), the 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP Center boards, and the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, as well as over 1,440 trusted advisors and experts at approximately 460 MEP service locations, providing any U.S. manufacturer with access to resources they need to succeed.
NIST MEP’s mission is to enhance the productivity and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing.
THE GO-TO EXPERTS FOR ADVANCING U.S. MANUFACTURING
NATIONAL NETWORK
One Center in every state and Puerto Rico
More Than
1,440
trusted advisors and experts
Approximately
460
MEP service
locations
More than
2,100
partners
Interacted with more than
36,000
manufacturers
Why the MEP Program was Created
The Program was initially authorized on August 23, 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. The founding legislation provides the guidance for the Program’s purpose, objectives, eligibility to apply for funding, activities of Centers funded under the Program, and the cost share, performance, and evaluation requirements.
MEP BLOG
The Heroes of American Manufacturing Videos
MEP Advisory Board
MEP National NETWORK™ DELIVERS VALUE FOR MANUFACTURERS
Based on Survey Results from customers nationwide in FY2023
Over 107,100 jobs created or retained
$16.2
BILLION
in new and retained sales
$4.8
BILLION
total new investment in U.S. manufacturing
$2.9
BILLION
in cost savings
The MEP National Network consists of manufacturing extension partnership centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. If your company is not in the state of Texas, you can find your state’s MEP here
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