Events:

Coming Soon - San Joaquin County Manufacturing Summit - July 14, 2009

Manex continues its series of regional manufacturing summits.

Manex Lean Certificate Program

Earn your Lean certificate.

In the News:

Manex CEO Interviewed in SF Chronicle Article on Overseas Manufacturers Losing Price Advantage

Brent Meyers comments on bringing back manufacturing to the United States.

Manex Presents Solano County Manufacturing Summit Featuring Strategies for Success in a Recession

Participants will learn key concepts in strategy and operations management as well as what financing resources are available.

California Integrated Waste Management Board Announces Assistance for Tire-Derived Product Companies Now Available

CIWMB announces TBAP program to help companies pursue market opportunities for products made from California recycled tire rubber.

TBAP Offers a Wide Range of Assistance Services for Eligible Businesses

The Tire-Derived Product Business Assistance Program is now available for eligible businesses.

Manex Continues to Provide Insight to Local Businesses and Universities

Manex professionals will be speaking at events in California.

Manex Ranked Among San Francisco Bay Area's Fastest Growing Companies by the San Francisco Business Times

Manex ranked as the San Francisco Bay Area's 13th fastest growing company.

Manex Awarded $1.5 Million Contract by California Employment Training Panel

This contract provides Manex clients with immediate and simplified access to funds to offset the cost of providing employees with the advanced skills required to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and competitive environment.

Brent Meyers, CEO, Appears on The California Report

Discusses impact of the credit crisis on small and midsize manufacturers.

Brent Meyers, Manex CEO, Interviewed by KQED Public Radio

Discusses current economic environment for manufacturers.

SF Chronicle Article on the Manufacturing Economy Profiles Manex Client and Interviews Manex CEO

American Licorice credits efficient operations for weathering the economic storm.

Manex Named as 7th Fastest Growing Company in San Francisco East Bay Area by Leading Business Journal

Manex ranked seventh within the Fast 50 list, as a result of a solid 341 percent increase in revenue during the past three years.

Diamond Bullnosing Cuts Through Rough Times

Manex helps Diamond Bullnosing eliminate inefficiencies.

Manex Helps Northern California Small Manufacturers Increase Sales by $99 million

Northern California small manufacturers reported significant benefits as a result of retaining Manex as their strategic consulting partner.

Jonathan Lee, Manex VP, Keynotes NARI event

Lee provided practical ways to overcome the current challenges in the building/construction/real estate industry.

Inaugural San Joaquin Manufacturing Summit

The first San Joaquin County Manufacturing Summit, hosted by Manex in conjunction with the San Joaquin Partnership, was declared a success by participants.

Automation Controls, Bosch, and Manex Held Successful Lean Manufacturing Workshop

Sold out one-day Lean Workshop.

Diamond Bullnosing Drives Transformation Change to Impact their Bottom Line

Manex helps Diamond Bullnosing pinpoint ways to increase revenue and improve productivity.

Wilkinson Manufacturing's New Facility Optimizes Flow and Improves Productivity

With current production levels pushing operations to their limits and more growth anticipated, Wilkinson Manufacturing planned to move to a significantly larger facility.

The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) Awarded $5.1 Million California Scrap Tire Recycling Program Contract

Manex to implement the next phase of the Country's most innovative scrap tire diversion initiative.

Manex to Present Practical Approaches to Implementing Quality at International Tire Conference

Manex will present two sessions at the International Tire Conference in San Diego, May 5-9, 2008.

Manex to Exhibit at Alliance West 2008, April 24, 2008

Manex will exhibit at Alliance West 2008, the 5th Annual Small Business Procurement Fair. Come visit us at booth #116.

Manex to Showcase Services at CLFP Expo, February 5th & 6th, 2008

Manex will showcase in booth #225 at the California League of Food Processors (CLFP) Expo. The event will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center on February 5th & 6th, 2008.

Manex to Exhibit at PLASTEC West, January 29th - 31st, 2008

Manex will exhibit at PLASTEC West, the only plastics processing show for the West Coast's $25 Billion marketplace. The event will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 29th ?31st, 2008. Come visit us at booth #3882.

Senior Manufacturing Executive, Bill Browne, Joins Manex as a Member of the Northern California Consulting Practice

With more than 28 years of extensive manufacturing expertise, Browne has significant experience in domestic and international operations (including China, Hong Kong and the UK) spanning a wide range of industries.

George Lotti and John Nelson Elected to Manex Board of Directors

Manex is pleased to announce the election of two new members to serve on its Board of Directors

Manex Launches New Executive Advisory Services

Comprehensive service portfolio helps senior executives optimize business performance and accelerate growth.

Manex Teams with Ascend Strategic Partners to Maximize Enterprise Value

Comprehensive set of highly-integrated capabilities and solutions to build wealth, drive business performance, and enhance competitiveness.

Manex to Participate in Annual Fremont Business Fair - Friday, May 4th

The annual Fremont Business Fair attracts a wide range of businesses.

Manex Teams with COO Forum to Host Senior Executive Peer Group

Expanding Knowledge and Improving Business Performance through Executive-Level Collaboration

Manex to Conduct Interactive Lean Session at SME WESTEC Conference

Driving Global Strength through Lean.

Manex Relocates Corporate Headquarters

The new headquarters offers a convenient, professional location for our clients and partners, along with an on-site, state-of-the-art training and conference center.

Jonathan Lee Joins Manex Executive Team

The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Lee joined its Executive Team as Director of Corporate Development.

Booz Allen Hamilton's Global Innovation 1000 Report Cites NIST MEP as a Significant Factor in Mastering Innovation

Manex, a NIST MEP network affiliate, plays a key role in helping small and midsize companies in improve their innovation processes.
 

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