The State Alliance for Manufacturing Growth

The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) Network provides resources and services to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities, narrow the workforce gap, leverage advanced technology adoption, enhance productivity and profitability and strengthen the economic impact of small to medium size manufacturers in North Carolina.

NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions
NC Community College Creating Success
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
University of Charlotte Industrial Solutions Laboratory
The Polymer Center
Manufacturing Solutions Center
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Local and National Supply Chain Sourcing and Supplier Matching Services

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Through funding provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) is providing supply chain sourcing and supplier matching services at no cost to North Carolina manufacturers. The objective of the program is to to expand existing MEP capabilities to build a supply chain network that relies more on local and national suppliers to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing industry resilience. Learn more >>

Register on ManufacturedNC.com to participate in the Supplier Matching Program

Questions? Contact Eric Taylor, Supply Chain Optimization Specialist, at eric_taylor@ncsu.edu

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MFG Day Manufacturing Institute
The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, was an eventful conference that brought together 470 business leaders and manufacturers from across North Carolina’s manufacturing industry. The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest manufacturing trends, innovative ideas, peer…

Upcoming Events

Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing. New Episode! Listen to the latest story in manufacturing excellence.

E 43: Carrying On a Legacy

Clocking In Podcast Voices of NC Manufacturing, your host Phil Mintz, Director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). We will be interviewing some of the manufacturers who have made North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is...

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Coolest Thing Made in NC — Final Voting Open!

Coolest Thing Made in NC — Final Voting Open!

Do YOU know what the Coolest Thing Made in NC is?   The Coolest Thing Made in NC contest is an exciting opportunity for manufacturers in North Carolina to showcase their innovative products and compete for the title "Coolest Thing Made in NC." This contest not...

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The Ergonomics Center Workshop Schedule

The Ergonomics Center Workshop Schedule

#1: September 25-28, 2023 Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop (IEPW) – Virtual #2: October 3-4, 2023 Office Ergonomics Process Workshop (OEAP) - Charlotte, NC #3: November 7-9, 2023 Office Ergonomics Process Workshop (OEAP) - Virtual #4: December 12-13, 2023...

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2022 Total Increased & Retained Sales

$197.7
2022 Total Increased
& Retained Sales

2022 Total Increased & Retained Jobs

3,226
2022 Total Increased
& Retained Jobs

2022 New Client Investments

$968.5M
2022
New Client Investments

2022 Cost Savings

$28M
2022
Cost Savings