Read more . Tyler Steel of Tyle, Texas, produces structural steel components, as well as stairs, handrails, angles, channels, beams, and pipes. The company contacted the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center when it heard about the success other East Texas manufacturers were having with TMAC services. Read more . Many aerospace companies and parts suppliers have benefited by taking advantage of these programs.
Smaller manufacturers face many challenges in our technology-driven environment.
To help meet these challenges, NIST started the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program in 1998. This nationwide network of centers, now in all 50 states, has assisted more than 10,000 US firms, including construction firms. Each applicant receives a feedback report citing strengths and opportunities for improvement. Award recipients and applicants alike say the application process can yield significant process improvements and is good for the bottom line. And thousands of other companies have used the Criteria for Performance Excellence to assess and improve their overall performance.