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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.

Manufacturing Case Studies

  • From Pewaukee to the World: How ExporTech® Powered Eco Latch Systems’ Global Growth

    Company Profile Eco Latch Systems LLC, founded in 2010 by brothers Jack and Jim Wilson in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, designs and manufactures Box Latch™ reusable clips that close and secure corrugated boxes without tape, staples, or damage. Their innovation extends the life of cardboard boxes, helping companies reduce waste and improve sustainability. The company’s ingenuity recently…

    Read more: From Pewaukee to the World: How ExporTech® Powered Eco Latch Systems’ Global Growth
  • 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

tuesdaynovember18KABA Q4 Manufacturer's ForumExperimenting with AI in Manufacturing | Featuring WMEP CEO Chris Baichoo8:00 am - 9:30 am Gateway Technical College, SC Johnson iMET Center, 2320 Renaissance Blvd, Sturtevant, WI 53177

tuesdaydecember09The State of Wisconsin ManufacturingFeaturing John Koskinen, Chief Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue10:00 am - 11:00 am

wednesdayjanuary21HACCP 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

thursdayfebruary05ExporTech® Exporting Accelerator Program - Spring 2026Click here for details on the February-April cohort program8:30 am - 5:00 pm 2810 Crossroads Drive, Madison WI 53718Category:ExporTech

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