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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.

Our Services

manufacturing solutions for growth

Growth

Manufacturing Growth, Strategy & Transformation Solutions

WMEP collaborates with Wisconsin manufacturers to build strategic growth plans, expand into new markets, and implement transformative initiatives that improve business performance.
manufacturing operations

Operations

Manufacturing Operations & Automation Solutions

WMEP partners with Wisconsin manufacturers to improve productivity, streamline processes, and integrate technology. Our customized solutions help businesses reduce costs and achieve profitability goals.
manufacturing employees

People

Talent & Culture Solutions for Manufacturers

WMEP supports Wisconsin manufacturers in identifying, attracting, and retaining skilled talent while cultivating an engaged, high-performing workforce that fuels long-term success.

Manufacturing Case Studies

  • Reed Switch Developments Boosts Production and Increases Sales Through Strategic Automation

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    Company Profile:  Founded in 1967 the 100% woman-owned and Racine, Wisconsin-based Reed Switch Developments Corp. (RSD) are globally recognized experts in the design, development, and manufacture of standard and custom magnetic reed switches and proximity sensor assemblies for various applications. Situation:  RSD was experiencing record sales growth alongside a skilled labor shortage. To address this,…

    Read more: Reed Switch Developments Boosts Production and Increases Sales Through Strategic Automation

Testimonials

  • The WMEP Automation Advisor Assessment helped BMC to look at operational pain points in a different way and open up to the possibilities that automation solutions can bring to address them.  We are now using the results to develop short and long term plans for automation and associated capital spending.

    Erica Grant

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    VP of Operations
    Badger Mining Corporation

Manufacturing Insights

Upcoming Events

wednesdayapril09FeaturedManufacturing Matters! 20258:00 am - 4:45 pm Brookfield Conference Center, 325 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005Category:Automation & Technology,Growth & Strategy,Manufacturing Matters!,Sustainability,Talent & Culture

tuesdayapril15Leadership Fundamentals TrainingElevate Your Frontline Leadership Skills with a 3-Day Training Session8:30 am - 4:00 pm Insperity (Wisconsin Trade Center), 8401 Greenway Blvd, Middleton, WI 53562

tuesdayapril15Virtual/ Physical EventExporTech® Exporting Accelerator Program - Spring 2025Offering a blend of virtual and in-person sessions, ExporTech combines education, coaching, mentoring, and the development of a customized export strategy.1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

thursdaymay22Comprehensive HACCP Training for WI Food Processors & ManufacturersLearn and apply proven methods to standardize processes and documentation for your food safety plan.8:30 am - 4:30 pm M3 Insurance, 828 John Nolen Drive, Madison WI 53713

tuesdayseptember09Virtual/ Physical EventExporTech® Exporting Accelerator Program - Fall 2025Offering a blend of virtual and in-person sessions, ExporTech combines education, coaching, mentoring, and the development of a customized export strategy.1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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