PRESS RELEASES

Maryland MEP: Driving Innovation and Growth in Manufacturing into 2026
By Mike Kelleher, January 2026 Maryland MEP enters 2026 with strong momentum and a clear sense of purpose—focused on driving innovation, strengthening competitiveness, and supporting the continued growth of Maryland’s

Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Making: Inside the 2025 Maryland Manufacturing Technology Summit
On October 2nd, Maryland’s manufacturing community came together at the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel for the 2025 Maryland Manufacturing Technology Summit — a day filled with innovation and collaboration. Hosted by

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,

