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| New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership | |
|---|---|
| Name | New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership |
| Formation | 1994 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Manchester, New Hampshire |
| Region served | New Hampshire |
| Parent organization | Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST) |
New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership
The New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NH MEP) is a non-profit technical assistance center that supports small and medium-sized manufacturers in Manchester, New Hampshire, Concord, New Hampshire and across New Hampshire. It connects manufacturers with resources from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, and regional economic development networks to improve competitiveness, productivity, and innovation. NH MEP collaborates with institutions such as the University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth College, and workforce entities to deliver services in lean manufacturing, workforce development, and technology adoption.
NH MEP was founded in the mid-1990s as part of the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership network administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Early partners included the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development, and local chambers such as the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. During the 2000s NH MEP expanded programs alongside federal initiatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, collaborations with the Economic Development Administration, and regional manufacturing clusters linked to firms like Boeing suppliers and precision engineering firms servicing Raytheon Technologies. Post-2010 growth aligned with state efforts by the New Hampshire Innovation Research Center and partnerships with Techstars-affiliated accelerators and regional workforce boards.
The organization operates as a nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors composed of executives from firms such as Timken Company, leaders from academic institutions like the University of New Hampshire, and representatives from economic entities like the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority. Senior staff include executive directors with prior roles at agencies including the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the U.S. Department of Commerce regional offices. NH MEP maintains operational contracts with the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership program and coordinates with state offices including the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs and regional development corporations such as the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission.
NH MEP delivers technical assistance in lean manufacturing, quality systems including ISO 9001, operations improvement, and workforce training tied to grants from entities like the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs. Services include supply chain optimization for manufacturers linked to customers such as Boeing, General Dynamics, and medical device firms tied to Boston Scientific; technology adoption pathways including additive manufacturing collaborations with the University of New Hampshire and applied research with the Dartmouth Thayer School of Engineering. NH MEP offers export assistance in concert with the U.S. Commercial Service and market intelligence from the International Trade Administration, plus cybersecurity and manufacturing IT programs aligned with standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework.
Funding sources include cooperative agreements with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, state appropriations from the State of New Hampshire, project grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and fee-for-service contracts with private sector firms such as Timken Company and regional supply chains supporting Raytheon Technologies. NH MEP partners with academic institutions including the University of New Hampshire, research centers like the Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science, and workforce organizations including the New Hampshire Technical Institute and local community colleges. Collaborative grant work has been awarded alongside regional development organizations such as the Northern Border Regional Commission and philanthropic foundations that support manufacturing innovation.
NH MEP reports outcomes in job creation, productivity gains, and capital investment among client companies including precision manufacturers, medical device suppliers, and aerospace subcontractors tied to Boeing and Raytheon Technologies. Economic impact analyses reference metrics used by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and studies by the U.S. Department of Commerce showing increased sales, cost savings, and export growth for assisted firms. Clients have implemented lean projects and quality certifications like AS9100 and ISO 13485 leading to contracts with prime contractors and buyers such as General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin, while workforce upskilling initiatives coordinate with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act regional boards to fill skilled trades roles.
NH MEP and its client firms have been recognized by entities including the National Institute of Standards and Technology for program excellence and by state bodies such as the New Hampshire Governor's Office for economic contributions. Client manufacturers have won awards from trade organizations like the National Association of Manufacturers and industry groups such as the Precision Metalforming Association. NH MEP staff have participated in panels at conferences organized by Americas Society-type forums and technical meetings hosted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and received grants highlighted by the Economic Development Administration.
Category:Manufacturing in New Hampshire Category:Non-profit organizations based in New Hampshire