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MEP Success Stories from Nevada

Onsite Training Improves Safety and Efficiency

Reported Year
2024
Garlock runs a 24/5 shift schedule from Monday to Friday. Garlock wanted to get all shifts trained as a team in equipment and electrical maintenance without disrupting production.

Revitalizing Outlaw Soaps: A Bold Transformation for Growth

Reported Year
2024
Outlaw Soaps faced the challenge of adapting to changing market demands while aiming to improve profitability and customer retention. The company needed to streamline operations and innovate its product offerings to stay competitive and responsive to customer needs.

Scouting for Success through Supplier Business-to-Business Connections

Reported Year
2024
Quality Corrections & Inspections has a diverse customer base, and flexibility is crucial to meeting their needs. On any given day in their production facilities, they may work on sewing repairs, labeling changes, counteract mold on imported footwear, performing hardware component replacements on kitchen fixtures, contract assembly, and more

Fluid Growth: Cultivating Talent at Premium Waters

Reported Year
2024
Premium Waters faced a critical need to enhance the skills of its workforce across various areas such as employee safety, lean manufacturing principles, and food safety standards. To achieve their goal of becoming the industry's premier bottled water company, leadership sought assistance to implement tailored training programs aimed at enhancing

Sugar & Spice: A Sweet Story

Reported Year
2023
It all began with a fortuitous meeting at a wine shop where Sheri, armed with delicious samples, crossed paths with a Manufacture Nevada team member, part of the MEP National Network™. Impressed by both Sheri's infectious enthusiasm and her products, the team member introduced Manufacture Nevada's mission: supporting local businesses like Sugar and

Automation Advances Minting in the Silver State

Reported Year
2023
In the minting industry, the weighing process of silver blanks requires precision and accuracy. The slightest air movement, including the breath of an operator, can produce an inaccurate weight. SMI was experiencing a high level of product rejections that slowed production. SMI engaged with Manufacture Nevada, part of the MEP National Network™, to

Invest Time to Reduce Down Time

Reported Year
2023
Kennametal was experiencing significant operational down time as a result of its processing pumps continuously being out of service. Given the large number, and specific requirements of each pump, redundant capacity to maintain operational continuity was an ongoing challenge. Kennametal recognized the need to improve this aspect of their operation

Orbus: Exhibiting Actions to Protect the Environment

Reported Year
2022
Orbus aims to be conscious of its environmental impact and strives to protect local air, land, and waterways with the proper recycling and disposal of materials. The organization looked to NVIE, part of the MEP National Network™, to review its current environmental management system and suggest any areas for improvement.