empowering wisconsin manufacturers

How We Help

WMEP is a nonprofit consulting organization, and our mission is simple: help Wisconsin manufacturers succeed. We aren’t just consultants—we partner with small and mid-size Wisconsin manufacturers to implement lasting improvements and sustainable business growth. Our advisors bring real-world industry experience and deliver practical solutions across three key focus areas: Growth, Operations, and People.

Our Impact in Wisconsin

4,000+

Manufacturers Served

26,518

Jobs Created + Retained

$6.5b

Economic Impact

WMEP is part of the MEP National Network™, a public-private partnership that advances U.S. manufacturing.

Manufacturing Case Studies

  • Laying the Groundwork for Growth: Wick Buildings Designs a Lean Future with WMEP

    Company Profile: Headquartered in Mazomanie, WI, Wick Buildings has been a trusted leader in post-frame construction since 1954. Founded by John F. Wick, the company became employee-owned in 2013 through an ESOP. Now celebrating its 70th anniversary, Wick has constructed over 75,000 buildings—making it one of the largest post-frame builders in the nation. While originally…

    Read more: Laying the Groundwork for Growth: Wick Buildings Designs a Lean Future with WMEP
  • Beth did an excellent job facilitating a diverse group of employees through the Value Stream Map process as it pertains to the manufacturing of brass brush holders.  These holders are what contain a brush in a motor or generator.  Two key results from the VSM included: a 5-day reduction in our quote lead time; and a 15% increase in weekly capacity.

    Joe Miller

    Vice President Operations
    Helwig Carbon Products

Upcoming Events

wednesdayjune18Smart Factories, Smarter Profits: Optimize Food Processing for Growth & Productivity (Pewaukee)A High-impact Breakfast Series Exclusively for Wisconsin Food Processors8:30 am - 10:00 am The Ingleside Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072

wednesdayjune25Smart Factories, Smarter Profits: Optimize Food Processing for Growth & Productivity (Middleton)A High-impact Breakfast Series Exclusively for Wisconsin Food Processors8:30 am - 10:00 am Insperity (Wisconsin Trade Center), 8401 Greenway Blvd, Middleton, WI 53562

thursdayseptember11ExporTech® Exporting Accelerator Program - Fall 2025ExporTech blends education and hands-on coaching to help manufacturers build a customized export strategy. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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