By Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director & CEO, WMEP It’s a critical time for Wisconsin and the state’s manufacturers. The improving economy and impending manufacturing surge will provide opportunities to solidify – or lose – Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing position. Collaboration and […]

By Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director & CEO, WMEP All signs point to a terrific 2015 for manufacturing operations. The predictions for the U.S. economy are almost universally strong; our manufacturing platform is the most competitive in the world; and manufacturers […]

John Stampen, Director of Marketing, WMEP The fun part of working at the WMEP is that most everyone you interact with wants the same thing, namely success for Wisconsin Manufacturers. Nowhere is this clearer than behind the scenes of our […]

By Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director & CEO, WMEP Many experts are predicting a big year for manufacturing in 2015 and we can help you be ready for the impending surge. The WMEP is one of the most connected and capable […]

In the movie The Princess Bride one character, Vizzini, repeatedly uses the word “inconceivable” to describe situations that are unfolding before his eyes, which leads another character, Inigo Montoya, to exclaim, “ You keep using that word. I do not think it […]

By Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP Neenah Paper’s three-year Lean Six Sigma journey has bolstered business at multiple facilities within the company. “We’ve always looked for the best opportunities to turn into cost savings but we weren’t capitalizing on them […]

We are seeing companies grow and improving their productivity, putting them in terrific competitive position for the future. Our ability to collaborate and align resources is making us all stronger. The WMEP ability to integrate solutions and resources puts Wisconsin […]

Sussex printing company Color Ink’s sustainability investments are having a direct effect on its bottom line, creating an incentive for manufacturers to go green. The drive toward improved cost savings began in May, when Color Ink management met with a […]

There is an old Chinese proverb that advises, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” The same could be said about diversifying your customer base. The best time to do […]

Happy Manufacturing Month! I hope it’s been a good one for you and your organization. While the rest of the country struggles to find activities for a single Manufacturing Day, we have trouble containing the celebration to a month! It’s […]