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DRIVE RESULTS.
Let’s Solve Your Toughest Manufacturing Challenges
Manufacturing Is Hard. You Don’t Have to Do It Alone.
WMEP is a nonprofit organization with a simple mission: to help Wisconsin manufacturers succeed. We partner with small and mid-size manufacturers to implement lasting improvements and drive 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
WMEP averages nearly a 20:1 Return on Investment (ROI) for manufacturers
4,000+
Manufacturers Served
28,412
Jobs Created + Retained
$7.8b
Economic Impact
Facing These Challenges? We Can Help.
Growth
Unclear business strategy
Missing financial targets
Struggling to enter new markets
Margins and profits are unstable
Reliance on one or few customers
Operations
Rising costs eating into profits
Missing productivity targets
Automation underperforming
Quality or delivery issues
Audit or certification pressures
People
Leadership skills gaps
High turnover, low engagement
Culture hindering performance
Inconsistent accountability
Difficulty attracting or retaining talent
Manufacturing Case Studies
Mixer Systems Turns Uncertainty into Clarity with AI Navigator
– AIRead more: Mixer Systems Turns Uncertainty into Clarity with AI NavigatorCompany Profile Mixer Systems, Inc., based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, designs and manufactures industrial mixing and batching equipment for the concrete products, industrial, and environmental markets. Founded in 1979, the company is the largest manufacturer of pan mixers in North America and a single-source provider—engineering and building customized batch plant systems from the ground up for…
Testimonials
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 OperationsHelwig Carbon Products
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