PRESS RELEASES

Celebrating Manufacturing Day and Maryland’s Manufacturing Legacy
Every October, manufacturers across the country open their doors to students, educators, and communities to celebrate Manufacturing Day (MFG Day)—an initiative that began in 2012 with the mission of showcasing

From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: How Soupergirl Scaled Up with Sustainable Innovation
Through the e2m2 Program, Maryland MEP and RMI helped Soupergirl pinpoint inefficiencies in its production process, particularly the cooling of hot prepared food. The company had been using blast chillers,

Building Leaders for Growth: How Lucta Transformed Frontline Leadership with Maryland MEP
Lucta approached Maryland MEP in 2023 for assistance in developing the capabilities of their frontline leaders. As is typical in most manufacturing facilities, the frontline leaders had been promoted mostly from within, based on their high level of

Empowering HR Leaders: Maryland MEP’s HR Manufacturing Peer Group Drives Workforce Innovation and Collaboration
Maryland MEP established the Manufacturing HR Peer Group in 2022 to support industry leaders across the state. In October 2024, the HR Peer Group concluded its third year with the

