Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership

National Business Information & Resources

National Association of Manufacturers

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS (NAM) is the nation’s largest industrial trade association representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states.

National Council for Advanced Manufacturing

National Council for Advanced Manufacturing (NACFAM) helps build national policies and programs designed to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced technologies and related workforce skills.

National Institute of Standards & Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership

National Institute of Standards & Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEPMEP) centers throughout the nation can assist manufacturers with productivity, competitiveness, and profits. Visit this site to find your local MEP, learn about "hot manufacturing topics" as well as other resources available to help manufacturers.

The national MEP web site offers a "Lean Manufacturing Portal" and a "Sustainable Manufacturing Portal" with a range of articles about how Lean and Sustainability processes are applied in a range of industries.

The Manufacturing.gov website is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, and current information on issues surrounding the competitiveness of American manufacturers and service industries.