PRESS RELEASES

Success Story: Dixon Valve Strengthens Workforce Across All Levels Through the Maryland Rural Manufacturing Partnership
As Dixon Valve’s operations continued to grow, the company identified key workforce development needs that spanned multiple organizational levels. There was a need to strengthen front-line leadership among supervisors, expand the technical design capabilities of engineering staff, and provide structured instruction to support skilled trade apprentices.

Beyond Recycling: How Maryland Manufacturers Are Profiting from the Circular Economy
Each year, U.S. industry generates millions of tons of waste, much of which ends up in landfills at a high cost. In Maryland, manufacturers are embracing circular economy manufacturing to

Success Story: Fabricated Extrusion Company Advances Workforce Development Through Leadership and Upskilling Initiatives
With growth in both production demand and operational complexity, Fabricated Extrusion recognized the need to strengthen its workforce by investing in both leadership development and technical upskilling.

Success Story: Saxon Machine Strengthens Cybersecurity Preparedness with CMMC Level 2 Support
As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework became a requirement for defense contractors, Saxon Machine & Design identified a gap in internal cybersecurity readiness.

