When Maryland manufacturers gather to talk energy, one message rings clear: sustainability and profitability are no longer competing goals; they are the same goal. That theme anchored the 2026 Maryland Manufacturing Energy Summit, held June 11, 2026, at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, Maryland. Delivered by Maryland MEP,

Maryland’s finalized Extended Producer Responsibility regulations for packaging and paper products mark an important shift for manufacturers that sell, distribute, import, or place covered materials into the Maryland market. The first set of rules became effective on May 25, 2026, and while they focus mainly on registration and early reporting,

Balancing intricate customization with profitable efficiency remains the defining challenge for specialty manufacturers, and it’s one Maryland MEP hears about constantly. Maryland’s industrial sector features a wealth of companies producing highly specialized, low-volume goods, and we’ve worked alongside many of them. Labor shortages, rising material costs, and the inability to

On April 15, 2026, manufacturing leaders from across Maryland gathered at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover for the Maryland MEP Workforce Innovation Summit. The half-day event brought together manufacturers, HR professionals, workforce experts, and training partners for a focused conversation about one of the industry’s most persistent priorities: