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Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

Implementing BizBytes Marketing Program is a Success!

With the help of: California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)

About

Founded in 1992, A&M Biomedical of Laguna Hills, California, provides full-service manufacturing services including turnkey engineering support, supply chain management, and distribution for medical device clients. The company manufactures a wide range of medical devices including respiratory devices, ophthalmic devices, bracheotherapy devices, cardiac devices, lumbar stenosis surgical kits, and dental devices - from initial prototype runs to full-scale production.

The Challenge

A&M Biomedical Owner/President Melissa Fontes wanted assistance identifying and reaching potential clients for her company’s specialized services and products. She requested help from CMTC, part of the MEP National Network™. Fontes hoped CMTC’s lead generation services and enhanced marketing strategies would showcase the company’s unique capabilities and help them acquire new clients. 

The services provided by CMTC were executed professionally and seamlessly. They sought our input when necessary and handled everything else. I was impressed by their process and the effectiveness of their tracking and feedback. The service has been invaluable to my company.

— Melissa Fontes, Owner/President

MEP's Role

Over a six-month period, CMTC consultants worked closely with A&M Biomedical to provide technical assistance and to implement BizBytesTM marketing programs. CMTC helped the company to produce warm leads, identify markets, and create a database of potential clients. The industry expertise and resources provided by CMTC enabled A&M Biomedical to optimize their marketing strategies and connect with key clients.

As a result, the company made $10,000 in new investments, realized $30,000 in cost savings, and saw a $20,000 increase in sales. “We were able to achieve these outcomes with no out-of-pocket cost and with minimal time investment. We achieved meaningful contacts and now have a database of solid leads to follow up on,” said Fontes. The company reported a total $60,000 return on investment as a direct result of their work with CMTC.

Created February 21, 2025