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MEP Success Stories from Arkansas

Power Technology, Inc ExporTech Success

Reported Year
2023
Power Technology, Inc. was a small laser manufacturer that only exported to a couple of companies. Leadership felt the company needed a purposeful, strategic plan to export their products to more countries, and, more importantly, to the right countries. For help they turned to AMS, part of the MEP National Network™.

Leader Starter Kata Provides Method and Framework to Success

Reported Year
2023
According to Vice President Doug Vick, "To be honest, we were quite happy with our operation. We only began exploring the Toyota Kata model out of curiosity and to maybe pick the brains of observers outside of our paradigm." For guidance Alweld's leadership turned to the experts at AEDC AMS, part of the MEP National Network™.

SMA Transforms Their Leaders While Transforming Their Business

Reported Year
2022
SMA, Inc., has grown both organically and through acquisitions for several decades. The company was experiencing some growing pains from a recent acquisition and engaged AEDC Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, part of the MEP National Network™, to help them develop a strategic plan to help the leadership team focus and prioritize organizational

Leveraging the benefits of ISO 9001

Reported Year
2022
The Strong Company needed to achieve the ISO 9001 certification in order adhere to their customer demands and increase their competitive edge in the market. Leadership connected with AEDC, part of the MEP National Network™, for assistance with ISO 9001:2008 certification.

MEC Heber Springs Partnering with the State of Arkansas and AEDC Manufacturing Solutions for Manufacturing Excellence and Growth for the Future

Reported Year
2021
After being acquired by MEC in 2018, the Heber Springs location needed updating and needed to improve its layout to be considered for additional work from the new parent company. For help with this and training their expanding workforce the company turned to Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, part of the MEP National Network™ and the Arkansas

Assistance with Expanding Export Markets

Reported Year
2021
Lycus Ltd. wished to expand its export markets but lacked the knowhow to do so without significant unknown risks. For help, Lycus turned to Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, part of the MEP National Network™.

AMS Helps Company get 301 Tariff Exclusions

Reported Year
2021
Sediver USA imports four products from China to make its high voltage electrical insulator units. The cost of importing these products from China was being significantly impacted by the US 301 tariffs which had steadily increased from about 3% to 25%. Through the US Trade Representative’s Office (USTR), one could apply for an exclusion to the 301
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