New MassMEP Project Manager Broadens Manufacturing Expertise in Western MA

MassMEP, a leading resource for manufacturing companies in Massachusetts, today announced that Mark Weber has joined the organization as a Project Manager for the Western MA region. Mr. Weber joins MassMEP from Avery Products Corporation where he served as a Senior Technical Engineer. Mr. Weber has extensive experience in manufacturing and process improvement initiatives. For MassMEP clients, he brings together a broad range of knowledge in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, product development, automation, and business growth strategies. “Manufacturing is very much a part of the Western MA community and is continually growing,” said Jack Healy, Director of Operations, MassMEP. “Expanding our team in Western MA increases our capacity to provide services in operational excellence to advance performance, in workforce strategies to develop the next generation workforce, and in technical expertise for innovative growth solutions.” Mr. Weber stated, “I am very pleased to be a part of MassMEP. I now have the opportunity to combine my broad manufacturing consulting experience with my deep Lean and continuous improvement skills. MassMEP’s mission is a worthy one and I hope to be a significant factor in growing manufacturing in Western Massachusetts.” Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP), part of the national NIST MEP system, is a leading resource for manufacturers. Committed to success in manufacturing, MassMEP transforms companies through solutions focused on innovative growth, operational excellence, and workforce development. The organization cultivates a sustainable community built on supportive relationships, idea sharing, achievement, and next generation manufacturing. For more information, visit www.massmep.org.

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Kathie Mahoney
MassMEP
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Worcester, MA 01605
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