Hayley Steele

MassMEP Awarded $2.93 Million NIST MEP Cooperative Agreement to Support Massachusetts Manufacturers in FY 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WORCESTER, MA — January 14th 2026 — MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, announced today that it has been awarded the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) […]

“I had a comfortable corporate job that didn’t inspire me anymore,” shares Devin Brown. “Ten years in biotech, and I had never spoken to a customer and never touched our product. It was very abstract!” Brown says he has always enjoyed tangible, hands-on craftmanship like boat repair, home renovation and […]

As we look toward 2026, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) is preparing a robust slate of events, trainings, and learning opportunities designed to support manufacturers across the Commonwealth. The year ahead also marks a major milestone for our organization: 30 years of serving and strengthening Massachusetts manufacturing. With evolving […]

Exclusive MWBE Workshops to Fuel Growth in the Clean Energy Sector Massachusetts manufacturers are stepping into a moment of extraordinary opportunity—especially those looking to enter or expand within the fast-growing clean energy sector. To support that momentum, MassMEP is launching a focused workshop series at the end of January and […]

MassMEP is pleased to announce that our Membership Program has reached 12 active members in just a few short months, an important milestone as we conclude the year. This growth reflects our continued commitment to supporting, connecting, and advancing manufacturers throughout Massachusetts. Looking ahead to 2026, we are preparing to […]

June 2, 2026 | 5th Annual Event | Celebrating MassMEP’s 30th Anniversary Manufacturing Your Future returns on June 2, 2026, and this year marks a major milestone. As we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the event and 30 years of MassMEP, we’re expanding both the experience and the opportunities available […]

MassMEP Expands Workforce Pathways for Women and Veterans in Manufacturing Open Registration Coming Soon for “Manufacturing Skills for Success – Women in Manufacturing” & VetsRise Cohort Nears Graduation MassMEP continues to lead statewide efforts to build a diverse, skilled, and job-ready manufacturing workforce—this time by opening new doors for both […]

Ahh, that wonderful feeling when a plan comes together! Successes can be fleeting when you’re dealing with large projects with many moving parts, unless you “find yourself a Paul.” Not long ago INCOM, Inc, of Charlton MA, the world’s largest supplier of glass and polymer fused fiber optic solutions, to […]

MassMEP, VetsRise, and UMass Lowell Team Up to Prepare Veterans for Immediate Manufacturing Careers in Massachusetts A unique collaboration between MassMEP, VetsRise, and UMass Lowell is opening doors for Massachusetts veterans seeking to transition into high-demand manufacturing careers. The VetsRise training program, delivered with MassMEP’s industry expertise and UMass Lowell’s academic partnership, provides […]

Shipping 6S = Shipping Success Adhesive Applications in Easthampton, MA, has been a leading manufacturer of adhesive and foam tapes for more than fifty years, serving the medical, automotive, building/construction, aerospace, electronics, appliance, and graphics industries. Toward the end of 2024, after completing several successful continuous improvement activities with MassMEP, […]