About Purdue MEP

As a NIST MEP-approved Center, Purdue MEP is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Indiana. 

The MEP National Network advances U.S. manufacturing by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make operational improvements, and reduce risk. The Network has MEP Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each Center is a partnership between the federal government and a variety of public or private entities, including state, university, and nonprofit organizations.

Focused on helping small and mid-sized manufacturers generate business results and thrive in today's technology-driven economy, the MEP National Network comprises the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP). Centers are located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico with more than 1,400 trusted advisors and experts at approximately 470 MEP service locations, providing any U.S. manufacturer with access to the resources they need to succeed.

By working with the MEP National Network, organizations secure reliable domestic suppliers, strengthen supply chain resilience, leverage innovative technologies, and develop a skilled workforce that drives the growth and competitiveness of manufacturing across critical industries like defense, aerospace, automotive, and more.

In fiscal year (FY) 2024, the Network helped thousands of U.S. manufacturers achieve $2.6 billion in cost savings, create or retain more than 108,300 U.S. manufacturing jobs, $15 billion in new or retained sales, and $5 billion in new client investments.

Purdue MEP has helped nearly 800 manufacturing companies in the last fiscal year, resulting in $886 million in economic impact across the state. 

Representative Clients:

• 3D Parts Manufacturing
• Custom Mechanical Systems
• Dynamic Metals
• Haynes International
• Hitachi Global Air Power US
• JMS Engineered Plastics
• Marson International
• MSW
• National Trade Supply
• Nipro PharmaPackaging Americas
• Poly-wood
• Syndicate Sales

"Our involvement with Purdue MEP has been thoroughly rewarding. With their help, we were able to accurately model our time consuming and complex business process, make improvements, and quantify the results in real time. The efficiency gains we've been able to realize are allowing us to exceed our growth targets and plug profit leaks we didn't even know existed! The partnership has enabled us to strategically hire for long-term needs and skill sets we've identified. Without Purdue MEP, we would not be prepared for the growth we're experiencing."

Andrew Placek, P.E.
Sales Manager
NOBLESVILLE