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Press Releases

January 2012
HABCO Welcomes John Ratzenberger, Host of "Made in America" TV Series on Manufacturing

November 2011
Smith & Wesson Celebrates Veterans’ Day with Graduates of M.O.S.T. Program
Actor John Ratzenberger presents MassMEP training class with graduation certificates

November 2011
Jobs Now For Maine Vets kicks off with presentation to Maine business leaders

November 2011
Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Comprehensive Plan to Increase Veterans' Services and Employment
Initiative Includes Funding for MassMEP M.O.S.T.® Training for Veterans

May 2011
Governor Scott visits the Florida MEP Mobile Training Unit at today's NIST MEP conference

April 2011
MASSACHUSETTS STATE LEADERS TOUR SPECIAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR VETERANS
M.O.S.T.® Program at Smith & Wesson Delivers Training, Employment

April 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY
STATE LEADERS RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM
Mobile Training Unit Provides Manufacturing Training to Those Who Have Served

February 2011
Innovative Workforce Mobile Training Unit Will Visit Frankfort for Legislative Tour

February 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY
Innovative Workforce Mobile Outreach Skills Training (M.O.S.T.®) Program To be Presented to the Legislators
(M.O.S.T.® Mobile Training Unit will be available for tours)

December 2010
Specialized Mobile Job Training Unit Offers Glimpse into Unique Program


Carolyn McFadden of Holly Springs, MS:
"The past two weeks of training have been a very valuable and exciting experience. I was able to re-enforce my previous skills while learning new material with hands on experience. The instructors are well educated and helped each individual prepare to appropriately re-enter the workforce."


Misty Nave of Byhalia, MS:
"I was unemployed before entering the M.O.S.T. program. I started the program with no experience in manufacturing. This program has given me a second chance at getting a better job. I have a better understanding of what manufacturing is all about. Now I can go into my new job with more confidence than I would have without this experience."

December 2010
Specialized Mobile Job Training Facility at ALP Lighting Components in Olive Branch

November 2010
Returning Veterans Fight New Battle Stateside: Unemployment
Mobile Job Training Program Brings Training and Employment to those who have Served

September 2010
Volusia-Based Manufacturer Takes Advantage of Mobile Job Training Program

July 2010
EDC and Florida MEP Offer Free Training for Manufacturing Companies Through M.O.S.T.®

July 2010
EDC and Florida MEP Offer Free Training For Manufacturing Companies Through M.O.S.T.® - EDC of Collier County, FL, e-newsletter

July 2010
Specialized Mobile Job Training Facility Begins Second Class at GE Aviation’s Batesville Plant

June 2010

MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR, GE AVIATION GM PRAISE THE TRAINING OF WORKFORCE

June 2010
Governor Haley Barbour to Hold News Conference at Specialized Mobile Job Training Facility at Batesville GE Aviation Plant

March 2010
Specialized Mobile Job Facility Offers Glimpse into Unique Training Option

March 2010
Specialized Mobile Job Training Facility Offers Glimpse into Unique Facility

March 2010
Seminole Area Residents Seeking Work Benefit from Mobile Job Training Program

March 2010
Time Wise MEP Centers Rank Tops in Latest NIST/MEP Survey Response Rate

March 2010
New Training Program available for area manufacturers
What has four wheels, state- of- the-art equipment, and the ability to train your employees right at your doorstep?

March 2010
Florida MEP Helps Manufacturer Achieve Government Contracting Breakthrough
Miami-based Maxiforce Becomes First After-Parts Manufacturer in Nation to Earn GSA Contracting Approval

February 23, 2010
Mobile Job Training Program Connects Area Companies With Out-of-Work Residents

January 2010
New England Tri-State Pilot Program Demonstrates Success in Cutting Energy Costs for Manufacturers
MEP-EPA Partnership Achieves 10:1 Return for Firms in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts

January 2010
High Liner Foods Touts Energy Savings, Cut Thousands of Dollars in Production Costs
NH MEP Demonstrates How Lean Manufacturing Drives Energy Efficiency

January 2010
Productivity Increases Convince Cobham Surveillance to Implement Lean Enterprise-wide
Nashua Communications Manufacturer Demonstrates the Value of Taking Lean Beyond the Shop Floor

January 2010
New Hampshire Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer Sees Quick Payback for Energy Investments
BAE Systems Saves Thousands of Dollars in Energy Costs in NH MEP Pilot Project

January 2010
New England Pilot Project Cuts Energy Costs for Massachusetts Manufacturers
MEP-EPA Partnership Generates 10:1 Return on Investment

December 2009
Time Wise Management System Showcases Training Program at White House Jobs Summit



Rod Rodrigue, President/CEO of Time Wise Management Systems, highlighted the M.O.S.T.® program at the December 3 Jobs Summit hosted by President Barack Obama. Read More or Watch the Video

December 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY
Mobile Outreach Skills Training Demonstration on Capitol Hill
Responding to President Obama’s Call for Job Creation Innovation with a Solution for Putting Americans to Work NOW in EXISTING Manufacturing Jobs

December 2009
Brahim Receives Commissioner Bald's Exemplary Effort Award
NH MEP Director Recognized by Governor, NH Dept. of Economic Development

December 2009
Florida MEP Provides Competitive Edge to Manufacturers Across the State

November 2009
Mobile Job Training Program Helps Put Piper Employees Back to Work
Former Piper Employees Will Refresh and Enhance Skills Before Return to Work

November 2009
MassMEP Delivers a Great Package Deal to Accutech
Foxboro Packaging Manufacturer Learns Lean Techniques, Decreases Lead Times, Increases Fill Times, and Eliminates All Waste on Shop Floor

November 2009
Florida MEP: Empowering Power2Go to Find Their Niche in the Government Contract Market
Organization Helps Small Electronic Company Connect with Thousands of Dollars in Contract Awards

October 2009
Florida MEP Helps Syncron EMS Archive Efficiences with Improved Production Flow
Melbourne-based Electronic Assembly Manufacturer Implements Lean Transformation

October 2009
BAE Systems to Present Lean Green and Energy Program at 7th Annual Governor's Advanced Manufacturing & High Tech Summit
Presentation is Collaborative Effort with NH MEP, MassMEP, NHDES, and GDS Associates to be Unveiled at Conference, Scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord

October 2009
First National Survey of Next Generation Manufacturing Identifies What Massachusetts Firms Must Do to Survive Global Competition
Study Provides Tool for Manufacturers to Assess Strategic Priorities

October 2009
Maine State Chamber of Commerce Presents 2009 Presidential Award to Rod Rodrigue
Time Wise President Recognized for Entrepreneurial Leadership

October 2009
Job Training and Placement Program Rolls into Palm Beach County
Palm Beach residents participate in job training that opens doors to employment

October 2009
WTXL-TV Video

WPTV-TV Video

Central Florida News 13 Video

Mobile Job-training unit visits state Capitol

State Leaders check out the mobile job-training unit

October 2009
State leaders check out mobile job-training unit, program impacts from the "Tallahassee Democrat."

October 2009
Program makes M.O.S.T. of bad situation

October 2009
Florida MEP to Host Media Tour of Mobile Outreach Skills Training Unit
Unit Trains Out-of-Work Floridians and Places Them in Jobs

September 2009
Job Training and Placement Program Rolls into Brevard County
More than 20 Brevard residents participate in job training that opens doors to employment

September 2009
Florida Tech Provides Free Lean Manufacturing Training to Aerospace Workers

September 2009
First National Survey of Next Generation Manufacturing Identifies What Maine Firms Must Do to Survive Global Competition
Study Provides New Tool for Manufacturers to Assess Strategic Priorities

August 2009
P.J. Noyes Company Discovers the Prescription for Improvement: NH MEP's Lean Training
Lancester Manufacturer Quickly Increases Productivity, Streamlines Jobs, and Makes Processes Easy to Follow with the Help of NH MEP

July 2009
BINAX, Inc., Recognized as 2009 Manufacturer of the Year by Maine MEP
Award Presented to Medical Diagnostics Test Manufacturer at the Scarborough Facility

June 2009
Award-winning Aerospace Supplier Launches Lean Transformation Project with Florida MEP

June 2009
Syncron EMS Targets Efficiency Improvements with Lean Implement Project
Florida MEP to Assist Melbourne-based Electronic Assembly Manufacturer Improve Production Processes

May 2009
With Maine MEP Assistance, Aroostook Organic Farm Secures Grant for Mail Order Catalogue

May 2009
Maine MEP Helps Position Elscott Manufacturing for New Market Opportunities
Attainment of ISO 9001:2000 Certification Verifies Firm's Commitment to Quality

May 2009
Maine MEP Training Cuts Production Costs for Aroostook Orthodonic Manufacturer
Lean Training Helps Acme Monaco Improve Efficiency

May 2009
Maine MEP Promotes New Initiative to Support Inventors and Manufacturing Innovation
June 9 Workshop Will Help Businesses Turn Ideas into Sales

March 2009
Maine Food Producers Alliance to Strengthen Industry Cluster
Funding Support Comes from Maine Technology Institute Cluster Initiative Program

January 2009
Opening a Window to New Opportunities: Maine MEP Boosts Little Harbor Window Company
Window and Door Manufacturer Increases Sales, Gains Floor Space, and Increases Production Output

January 2009
Integrated Metal Products, Inc. Unifies with Help From Florida MEP
Lean Transformation Includes Consolidation of Operations, Improving Workflow, and Customer Delivery

December 2008
QCC Addresses Manufacturing Skills Shortage in Central Massachusetts Through Events and Partnerships

December 2008
NH MEP Helps Latva Machine Recover Lost Time
Company Reduces Stamp Time by 30 Percent, Increases Sales

November 2008
Rod Rodrigue Inducted in Maine Maritime Academy Wall of Honor

November 2008
MassMEP Addresses Need for Skilled Workforce in Manufacturing
Manufacturing Training Being Promoted at Worcester Public Schools

November 2008
MCI Breaks into Government Contracting, Thanks to Florida MEP
Florida Company's Five-Point Breakaway Safety Vests Gain Popularity Following GSA Award

October 2008
Time Wise M.O.S.T.® Mobile Training Unit Tour

October 2008
Morningstar Marble and Granite Goes Lean and Green with Maine MEP Assistance
Maine Manufacturer Changes Plant Layout, Saves Money & Time

October 2008
Making the M.O.S.T. Out of Some New, Improved Skills
Displaced Workers Gain Knowledge to Embark on New Manufacturing Jobs, Thanks to MassMEP Program

October 2008
Enser Corporation's Lean Mission: Accomplished
Department of Defense Subcontractor Works with Florida MEP to Transform into a Lean Shop

September 2008
Surge Suppression Surges Ahead with Lean Lessons From Florida
All Employees Learn Methodologies, Productivity Increases Almost 30 Percent

September 2008
Maine MEP Helps Local General Dynamics Facility with Talent Recruitment
M.O.S.T.® Program Provides Training in Much Needed Manufacturing Sector

September 2008
NH MEP Helps Baron Become a Lean Machine
Manufacturer Implements Lean Techniques and Creates a New, Efficient Plant Layout

July 2008
L.S. Starrett Company: MassMEP's M.O.S.T. Successful Star
Toolmaker Hires 44 Workers as a Result of MassMEP's M.O.S.T. Program

July 2008
MassMEP is Direct Fit for Davico Manufacturing
New Bedford Company Uses Lean Manufacturing Techniques to Improve Manufacturing Operations, Expand Facility

June 2008
How Sweet it is: Maine MEP Simplifies Life at Simply Devine Brownies
Confectioner Leans Production Process, Saves Money, and Emerges as the Cream of the Crop of Brownie Bakers

June 2008
Kenway Corporation Recognized as Manufacturer of the Year by Maine MEP
Award Presented to Fiberglass Manufacturing Company on June 4th at Augusta-based Facility

May 2008
They Tested the Waters, and are Performing Swimmingly: Micro Technologies Builds a Foundation for Future Growth
Maine MEP Assists the Laboratory with Workforce Development Opportunities, Lean Training, and Quality Management System Implementation

April 2008
Maine MEP Helps Windham Millwork Craft a New Look
Expansive Web Site, Video Developed for Custom Woodwork and Cabinetry Company

April 2008
Medical Supplier Gets Shot in the Arm from NH MEP
Smiths Medical of Keene Reports Record Impacts after Solutions from Partnership

April 2008
Lean Principles Take Hold of Shurhold
Florida MEP Helps Martin County Manufacturing Company Kick Off Lean Initiative

April 2008
Mr. Funnel is Now Right on Schedule, Thanks to the Florida MEP
Company Obtains GSA Schedule in Three Months with Help from Florida MEP

March 2008
O.R.M. Incorporated Investing in Lean Training

February 2008
Skills Training Where it Matters M.O.S.T.: How MassMEP's Mobile Training Program is Preparing Young Massachusetts Workers for Manufacturing Careers

February 2008
For Checkerboard Ltd., Lean was in the Cards
MassMEP Takes Top Stationary Company Through the Workings of Lean, Produces Larger Volume, Increases Revenue, and Improves Delivery Times

January 2008
Lean Tools Complete the Package at P.J. Noyes
NH MEP Assists Manufacturing and Packaging Company, Increases Sales, Doubles Output

November 2007
Inverness Medical Takes an Innovative Approach to Lean
Maine MEP Helps Scarborough Plant Create New Production Layout and Save Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Operation Costs

November 2007
NH MEP Gives Smiths Medical a Shot at a New Layout
Positive Results from Lean Training Include Reduction in Floor Space, Increase in Product Output by 82 Percent

September 2007
For Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison, Acquisition Response Training Means Results
Florida MEP Helps Company Create a New Revenue Stream

September 2007
A Stuart Printing Company Finds Increased Customer Base Through Unique Partnership
As Kinane Corporation Grows the Florida MEP Provides Guidance

September 2007
M.O.S.T. Training Pays Off for Palmer
MassMEP Brings Mobile Skills Training Program to Malden Manufacturer, Fills Highly Skilled Job Openings

August 2007
Time Wise® Management Systems Steer West Point Products in the Right Direction
Manufacturer Improves Facility Layout, Overall Production Output Increases with Time Wise® Tools

July 2007
Keene Plays Host for M.O.S.T.
NH MEP, Keene Office of Employment Security and Local Companies Team Up Again to Train and Hire New Hampshire Workers

June 2007
Flotation Technologies to Receive MEP Manufacturing Excellence Award
Biddeford-Based Manufacturer is Recognized for Best Manufacturing Practices, Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

June 2007
Maine MEP and Lonza Reduce Product Lean Time and Provide Higher Customer Satisfaction

June 2007
Maine MEP's Innovation Program Helps Thos. Moser Cabinetmarkers Craft a New Culture

May 2007
Hosting M.O.S.T.
NH MEP, Keene Office of Employment Security and Local Companies Team Up to Train and Hire NH Workers with M.O.S.T. Mobile Training Unit

April 2007
Aero Metals Awarded a NASA Agreement
Improvement Plan Allows Small Business to Aggressively Pursue Government Contracts

April 2007
Florida Manufacturing Partnership Workshop Helps Matrix Composites, Inc. Meet Needs of Major Client
Program Enables Manufacturing Company to Serve Lockheed Martin More Effectively

March 2007
The Beam Team Gets Lean
NH MEP Helps Bensonwood Improve Facility Layout, Increase Production

January 2007
Prospective Machinists Get the M.O.S.T. Out of Rich Training
Maine MEP Brings Mobile Skills Training Program to Scarborough Manufacturer, Fills 10 Job Openings

January 2007
Maine MEP Shows Look's Gourmet they 'Can' Boost Business
Gourmet Canning Company Expands Facility and Increases Sales Using Lean Principles

January 2007
Florida MEP Helps Draw Out Drafting Designs
Company Implements Lean Techniques, Expands Business Dealings

December 2006
MassMEP Innovation Program Helps Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Scope Out New Product

November 2006
Portland Firm Finds Lean Training Makes a Difference

October 2006
Maine MEP Brings Possibility to Light at Applied Thermal Science

October 2006
NH Pulley Producer Puts Lean Principles Under Its Belt
NH MEP Helps New Hampshire Industries Reduce Inventory, Increase Space and Keep Competitive

September 2006
Innovation Program Success Story: Globe Composite Solutions, Ltd.
Implementation of Time Wise® LEAN Techniques for Composite Sorter Product Line

August 2006
Portland Company Uses Maine MEP to Help Grow Business

May 2006
MassMEP Helps L-3 Henschel Stay in Ship Shape
Premiere Naval Communications Manufacturer Revitalizes Their Design Review Process, Cuts Costs

April 2006
Maine MEP & USDA Rural Development Assists Windham Firm in Quest for Boiler

March 2006
MassMEP Produces Stellar Results for Thermal Management Company

March 2006
"At Risk" Youth Finding Jobs Thanks to MassMEP and Regional Employment Board Training Program - Student from Inaugural Class Turns Internship into Job

March 2006
CedarWorks Receives Excellence Award from Maine MEP

March 2006
Improvements at FLEXcon Help Offset Rising Energy Costs
MassMEP Lean Manufacturing Techniques Also Help Improve On-Time Delivery

March 2006
MassMEP Weaves Lean 101 Concepts into Fine Linens Manufacturer's New Plant
John Matouk and Company Increases Productivity and cuts Man-Hours While Creating Fashionable, State-of-the-Art Facility

February 2006
Manchester Printer Cartridge Company Proves to be More than Just Reliable
NH MEP Helps Reliable Technologies Improve Layout, Increase Production

December 2005
Oakfield Company Builds Success Through TV, Maine MEP

December 2005
MassMEP Molds a New Direction for Leominster Company
Innovative Mold Solutions Partners with MassMEP and Intellisource International to Transform Business, Increase Jobs

November 2005
Biddeford Company Goes with the Flow by Going Lean

September 2005
Focus on Continuous Improvement Leans to Continued Success for Keene Manufacturer
Ongoing Work with NH MEP Helps Make Marken Employees Improvement Experts

July 2005
MEP MSI Helps Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Live Lean
Lean Manufacturing Initiatives Helps Shipyard Repair and Return Submarines to Fleet Faster

June 2005
The Sky is the Limit for Radant Technologies With the Help of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Parnership
Stow Aerospace Manufacturer Works with MassMEP to Achieve ISO Certification

June 2005
MassMEP Helps Small But "Sweet" Company Grow Without Going Nuts
Working with Manufacturing Expert Helps Concord Based Carolyn's Gourmet Collections Improve Profit

June 2005
MassMEP Saves Local Manufacturer Time and Money by Using Web to Simultaneously ISO Certify Three Separate Locations
Internet Component Enables United Plastic Fabricating, Inc. of North Andover to Train Florida and Wisconsin Facilities at the Same Time

April 2005
Maine MEP Helps Auburn Concrete Company Get Lean

April 2005
Maine MEP Helps Rockport Company Get Lean

March 2005
Raymond Company in the Chips Thanks to Maine MEP

January 2005
Designs by Lucinda Earns First Ever Maine MEP Manufacturing Excellence Award

January 2005
Graphicast and NH MEP Mold Successful Business Plan
New Techniques Help Company Create Hundreds of Yearly Production Hours

January 2005
Portland Company Pins Hope on Maine MEP

Documents

February 25, 2009
Lean in the Classroom from IndustryWeek.com.