Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership Our mission is to advance economic prosperity, health, and quality of life in Indiana and beyond.

TAP supports performance improvement in Indiana companies and organizations through various programs and services. Purdue MEP Business & Industry Solutions for Success:
• Energy Efficiency
• Innovation & Product Development
• Leadership Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Office
• Quality Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Training Within Industry (TWI)
• TAP Faculty Projects

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EP Center for Indiana. Opinions expressed on this site may not represent the official views of Purdue MEP.

🎉 Purdue MEP is happy to announce BASTEEL Perimeter Systems as the Manufacturer of the Month! As a fourth-generation, fa...
06/01/2026

🎉 Purdue MEP is happy to announce BASTEEL Perimeter Systems as the Manufacturer of the Month!

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business that is located in Frankfort, BASTEEL Perimeter Systems specializes in designing and manufacturing steel and aluminum fencing, gates, and other enclosures.

They offer a 30-year tested and proven product to their customers in a wide variety of military, commercial, and residential applications, earning a strong reputation for superior durability, performance, and aesthetics.

👉 Learn more about their offerings: https://mep.purdue.edu/made-in-indiana/company/basteel-perimeter-systems/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the courage and dedication of those who have served. We are forever grateful for...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the courage and dedication of those who have served. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice!

Strengthening customer service starts with strengthening people, and Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City is leadin...
05/22/2026

Strengthening customer service starts with strengthening people, and Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City is leading by example.

To elevate the customer experience across their highly technical organization, Hitachi partnered with Purdue MEP to deliver the Customer Service Skills for Success training series. The goal: build stronger communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities among teams who support customers in high-pressure situations.

The results have been powerful:
• 30+ employees trained with high engagement and consistently positive feedback
• Stronger communication, improved relationship building, and higher self-awareness across teams
• Employees now more confidently de-escalate tense situations, especially during critical equipment downtime
• Future training already planned, backed by executive support
• A remarkable 90% retention rate among trained employees, highlighting the value of investing in people

This is what it looks like to treat customer service as a strategic advantage, not a soft skill.

Click here to read the full story! https://mep.purdue.edu/client-successes/hitachi-global-air-power-us/

📢 New Blog Post Alert: Practical Strategies for Improving Manufacturing Productivity by Doug Hanawalt, Purdue MEPIn toda...
05/21/2026

📢 New Blog Post Alert: Practical Strategies for Improving Manufacturing Productivity by Doug Hanawalt, Purdue MEP

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, increasing productivity isn’t just a goal; it’s a necessity. From rising costs to workforce challenges, companies are under constant pressure to do more with the resources they already have.

In Doug's latest article, he shares practical, proven strategies manufacturers can use to boost productivity and stay competitive, including:
✅ Embracing Lean principles to eliminate waste and maximize value
✅ Standardizing processes to improve quality and consistency
✅ Investing in workforce development to drive long-term performance

Read the full article here: https://mep.purdue.edu/news-folder/practical-strategies-for-improving-manufacturing-productivity/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

Do you love working with manufacturers?Enjoy uncovering challenges and connecting people to real solutions?We’re looking...
05/06/2026

Do you love working with manufacturers?
Enjoy uncovering challenges and connecting people to real solutions?

We’re looking for a Senior Industry Advisor to support manufacturers in Indiana, helping them tap into the wide range of services offered through Purdue MEP.

This role is all about relationship-building, problem-solving, and making a direct impact on Indiana’s manufacturing community.

👉 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: https://mep.purdue.edu/about-us/career-opportunities/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

Huge congratulations to the Nello Corporation team in South Bend! 🎉Thirteen teammates just completed the 6-day series, I...
05/06/2026

Huge congratulations to the Nello Corporation team in South Bend! 🎉

Thirteen teammates just completed the 6-day series, Introduction to Industrial Electrical Principles and Troubleshooting, taught in both English and Spanish by Stalin Encarnación and Bob Bissell with Purdue MEP.

Congratulations to the graduates and well-deserved recognition to Nello Corporation for investing in education and growth opportunities for your teammates! 👏👏

Registration closes soon! You have until 12 pm ET on May 6 to sign up for this FREE webinar geared toward Indiana automo...
05/05/2026

Registration closes soon! You have until 12 pm ET on May 6 to sign up for this FREE webinar geared toward Indiana automotive suppliers that are looking to diversify beyond automotive.

Participants will learn about U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) funded support, which can help manufacturers explore new markets, assess capabilities, and even qualify for a 50% matching grant (up to $300K).

The DoE initiative is assisting automotive suppliers diversify into new industries through expert assessments, support, and strategic planning.

Join Jones for this free, one-hour webinar that will outline the program, available support, key deliverables, and expected time commitment, so companies can determine if the project is a good fit.

Click here for more info and to register >>> https://mep.purdue.edu/workshops-and-events/workshop-catalog-detail/?id=a3dRd000000Zv1pIAC&eventid=a3QRd000002XhY5MAK&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

We are thrilled to announce that Jeff Frost has been promoted to Director of Business Development at Purdue MEP. With 20...
05/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Jeff Frost has been promoted to Director of Business Development at Purdue MEP.

With 20 years of manufacturing leadership experience, from operations and logistics to quality, safety, and supply chain, Jeff brings a deep, well-rounded perspective to this role. With his strategic mindset and hands-on experience, he will continue to drive growth and results for the MEP team and our manufacturing clients.

Congratulations, Jeff! 🖤💛

🎉 Purdue MEP is happy to announce Superior Metal Technologies as the Manufacturer of the Month! Centrally located in Ind...
05/01/2026

🎉 Purdue MEP is happy to announce Superior Metal Technologies as the Manufacturer of the Month!

Centrally located in Indianapolis, Superior Metal Technologies is a full-service aluminum metal finishing company specializing in high-performance architectural coatings, including PVDF (Kynar 500) liquid paint, powder coating, and eco-friendly anodizing processes.

Founded in 1936, the company has built a national reputation as a trusted finishing partner across multiple industries. Superior Metal Technologies operates some of the industry’s largest anodizing tanks and paint lines, offering scalable finishing solutions along with value-added services such as custom packaging and dedicated transportation.

👉 Learn more about their offerings: https://mep.purdue.edu/made-in-indiana/company/superior-metal-technologies/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

What happens when “good enough” scheduling starts holding a growing manufacturer back?In this blog, Jon Reneberg, Lead D...
04/30/2026

What happens when “good enough” scheduling starts holding a growing manufacturer back?

In this blog, Jon Reneberg, Lead Digital Manufacturing Specialist, sat down with Tim Somers from Dayton-Phoenix to hear how they took small, strategic steps and paired them with AI to solve a scheduling challenge that many manufacturers face every day.

If you’re thinking about where AI can actually make a difference on the shop floor, this is worth a read.
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🔗 https://mep.purdue.edu/news-folder/small-steps-big-logic-how-dayton-phoenix-cracked-the-scheduling-code-using-ai/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

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