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MEP Success Stories from Oklahoma

Integration of Advanced Technologies Leads to Growth, Diversification

Reported Year
2024
When Mike Payne acquired Hill Manufacturing seven years ago, he took control of a talented workforce operating a successful enterprise. But to continue that growth trajectory, Payne knew he needed to explore new markets, develop strategic plans, and integrate advanced technologies. For advice, he turned to Chris Luetjen, a manufacturing extension

ISO Support Bolster Quality Management Systems

Reported Year
2024
With RAE Corporation’s business growing each year, leaders knew production systems were at risk of becoming misaligned. New employees and new operations were a constant source of pressure on an otherwise cohesive flow. When John Jackson was named director of a new department, Management Systems, he was tasked with creating strategies to enhance

OMA Partnership Helps Company Grow Manufacturing Team

Reported Year
2024
Like many manufacturers, Owner Dave Younge faces a constant struggle to retain enough skilled workers to keep production running smoothly. This challenge is especially pronounced for certain skilled machine operators, who are essential to maintaining a reliable production schedule. For advice, Younge turned to Sharon Harrison, vice president of

Company Boosts Operational Efficiency, Strengthens Workforce Skills

Reported Year
2024
Shavonne Grundy was proud of the company she grew into a respected and profitable enterprise, but she knew her production capacity was diminished because many processes were not operating efficiently. She also sought help in reducing employee turnover. For advice, she turned to Rajesh Krishnamurthy, technical services director for the Oklahoma

Company Boosts Manufacturing Workforce

Reported Year
2024
Like most manufacturers, Manager Mike Britten fought a constant battle to maintain enough skilled workers to operate his production efficiently. It was an even greater challenge for machine maintenance technicians, which are crucial to avoid costly production downtime. For advice, Britten turned to Sharon Harrison, vice president of workforce

Company Boosts Manufacturing Workforce Through OMA Apprenticeship Program

Reported Year
2024
Like most manufacturers, Manager Daniel Meek fought a constant battle to maintain enough skilled workers to operate his production efficiently. It was an even greater challenge for sewing machine operators, who require specialized training and often benefit was hands-on experience. For advice, Meek turned to Sharon Harrison, director of workforce

Company Transforms Operations Through Workforce Efforts, Equipment Updgrades

Reported Year
2023
Plant Manager Steve Erdley oversees a well-regarded operation, but he knew his factory would benefit from modernized equipment and employee training that met the specific requirements of his production. For advice, Eardley turned to Anna Paulk, a manufacturing extension agent with the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, part of the MEP National

Zeeco Expands with Strategic Growth in Emerging Markets

Reported Year
2023
To fully support growing ESG (environmental, social, & governance) initiatives, Zeeco is developing more and more products aimed at firing alternative fuels like hydrogen and ammonia. While the company operates a world-class combustion research facility, it didn’t have the ability to test burners at the newly-emerging parameters requested by

Capital Investment Leads to Product Expansions

Reported Year
2023
Plant Manager Mike Dunn oversees a well-regarded operation, and he noted demand pushing the capacity of his facility to the limit the last few years. He knew the plant would benefit from modernized equipment with an ability to better meet a wider range of customer requirements. For advice, Dunn turned to Kay Watson, a manufacturing extension agent

CMP Diversifies For Strategic Growth

Reported Year
2023
Several years ago, brothers Brad and Darren Croy assumed leadership of the company their father had built into one of the largest of its kind. Soon thereafter they realized the growth trajectory of CMP Corporation was unsustainable and production was increasingly inefficient. The brothers knew the firm desperately needed to diversify both its