Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we celebrate the people behind Indiana manufacturing. Thank you to the workers, leaders, and innovators whose commitment and expertise drive our industry forward every day. Wishing you a safe and relaxing holiday.

09/01/2026

🎉 Purdue MEP is happy to announce Whallon Machinery, Inc. as the Manufacturer of the Month!
Located in Royal Center, Whallon Machinery, Inc. specializes in conventional and robotic palletizing and depalletizing solutions customized to meet the unique needs of manufacturers across a variety of industries.

In addition to its palletizing systems, Whallon Machinery, Inc. offers a complete line of pallet conveying, stacking, and dispensing equipment designed to create fully integrated material handling solutions. Known for simple design, robust construction, and affordable pricing, Whallon products are built for long-term reliability and performance.

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

The Made in Indiana program celebrates the vital role manufacturers play in powering Indiana’s economy. Want to be featured? Get your free profile: https://mep.purdue.edu/made-in-indiana/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

08/18/2026

Indiana manufacturers: Have you considered the opportunities within the defense supply chain?

In her latest article, Cindy Farrer highlights how manufacturers can help strengthen America's defense industrial base while positioning themselves for future growth.

Read the article: https://mep.purdue.edu/news-folder/strengthening-america-s-defense-industrial-base-opportunities-for-indiana-manufacturers/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

08/05/2026

Exceptional leaders don't just manage teams. They provide direction through vision, turn ideas into action through communication, and create ownership through collaboration. These three qualities form the foundation of sustainable success and high-performing organizations.

Read insights from Purdue MEP's Jeremiah Sinks in his latest article, Leadership: The Power of Vision, Communication, and Collaboration: https://mep.purdue.edu/news-folder/leadership-the-power-of-vision-communication-and-collaboration/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

08/03/2026

🎉 Purdue MEP is happy to announce Integrity Commercial Products as the Manufacturer of the Month!

Located in Plainfield, Integrity Commercial Products specializes in the manufacturing of durable industrial and residential waste receptacles, as well as food service solutions such as dunnage racks designed for restaurants, grocery stores, and other commercial storage environments.

In addition to its proprietary janitorial and food service product lines, Integrity Commercial Products offers a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, including custom rotational molding, shipping solutions for dunnage and tray parts, plastic pallet manufacturing, OEM product development, and contract plastic part manufacturing services.

👉 Learn more about their offerings: https://mep.purdue.edu/made-in-indiana/company/integrity-commercial-products-llc/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

The Made in Indiana program celebrates the vital role manufacturers play in powering Indiana’s economy.

Want to be featured? Get your free profile: https://mep.purdue.edu/made-in-indiana/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

07/24/2026

Innovation thrives when passion meets the right support, and Tactile Engineering is a powerful example of what’s possible. ✨

Founded in 2013, this Lafayette-based manufacturer is reshaping accessibility for people who are blind or visually impaired through its groundbreaking Cadence Tactile Tablet, a dynamic tactile display that brings Braille and graphics to life under your fingertips.

As the company grew, so did its need to strengthen manufacturing processes, leadership skills, and quality systems. That’s where

Purdue MEP stepped in, delivering targeted training in leadership development, Six Sigma, safety, and quality standards, all customized to fit the team’s evolving schedule and skill needs.

The impact has been transformative:
✅ increased manufacturing capacity
✅ better documentation and standardization
✅ improved material performance
✅ enhanced employee engagement

Tactile Engineering continues to advance its mission to remove barriers in education, careers, and daily life. It’s exciting to see how operational excellence is helping accelerate their impact worldwide.

Click here to read the full story! https://mep.purdue.edu/client-successes/tactile-engineering/

07/15/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Mitch Bruhn to the Purdue MEP team as Senior Industry Advisor for Northwest Indiana!

With more than 10 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and product development, Mitch brings a hands-on, results-driven approach to helping manufacturers improve performance and achieve growth.

We’re excited to have Mitch on board and look forward to the impact he will make serving manufacturers across Northwest Indiana.

Learn more about Mitch here: https://mep.purdue.edu/about-us/staff/mitch-bruhn/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post
Welcome, Mitch! 🖤💛

07/10/2026

For our Feel-Good Friday feature, we’d like to give a big shout-out to MSP Manufacturing ! 👏 Their commitment to employee development proves that investing in people pays off with increased productivity, business growth, and new job creation.

MSP Manufacturing is accelerating growth by investing in advanced technical training, and the results speak for themselves.

With support from Purdue MEP, MSP upskilled employees through AS9100D internal auditor training, Mastercam CNC training, and Faro Arm CMM training, helping the company keep pace with a 30% business increase. The impact includes:
• $50,000 in improved productivity
• 5–10% increase in sales
• 2 new jobs created
• 25% time savings in quality inspection
• 8 employees trained in advanced technical skills

Strong skills. Stronger results. And a stronger future for Indiana manufacturing. 💪

Click here to read the full story! https://mep.purdue.edu/client-successes/msp-manufacturing/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

07/09/2026

Purdue students take center stage in Cast in Steel, where the next generation of skilled professionals learns what it takes to succeed in critical industries.

From design and casting to testing and real-world problem-solving, these hands-on experiences are preparing students with the skills needed to help build and defend America.

Check out the Purdue team as they prepped for the competition. https://youtu.be/nze5HSIInng?si=UUOVqqUIK5bnj5ke&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post

We are proud to support programs that connect students with real manufacturing challenges. Watch the premiere tonight, July 9, at 8 PM Eastern.

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Cast in Steel the competition where minds will meet METAL. To take on this years challenge, we have George Washington's Sword. It is a test of creativity, design, and raw skill each week you will meet different teams from across the country. As they're challenged to design cast and ultimately put th...

07/08/2026

We are thrilled to partner with Women in Manufacturing Indiana for this upcoming webinar hosted by Cindy Farrer.

In this session, Cindy will share valuable insights on how to safeguard your business against supply chain volatility while still positioning yourself to capture new market opportunities.

This is a great opportunity to gain practical strategies and stay ahead in the rapidly changing supply chain environment.

Register here >>> https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/events/wim-indiana--restore-and-reshore-helping-manufacturers-navigate-supply-disruption-and-build-local-strength?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_post