UT Center for Industrial Services

??Manufacturer of the Week?? HD MACHINING SOLUTIONS is Made in Tennessee's Manufacturer of the Week! Located in Elizabethton, TN, they specialize in solving production challenges, offering precision machining services to various industries across the U.S. The company is structured with flexibility in mind, allowing them to quickly adapt to changing customer needs and support critical timelines. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eB6vmWqn #MadeInTN #HDMachiningSolutions

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?? Success Story: ISO 9001 Implementation Assistance ?? Iris Plastics is a producer of custom blow molding solutions and is located in Hartsville, Tennessee. Privately-owned and family-run, the company has approximately 12 employees, highly-skilled professionals working collaboratively to deliver exceptional blow molding solutions. Iris Plastics' primary need was for assistance organizing company documentation to meet the ISO 9001:2015 standards and preparing for a certification audit. Iris Plastics' President Carson Jones contacted Tennessee MEP, part of the MEP National Network?, for help with ISO implementation and audit preparation. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDGayGWW ?? Interested in getting ISO 9001 certified? Contact your local solutions consultant today: tmep.cis.tennessee.edu GORDON REED, TCEcD, Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), UT Center for Industrial Services #ISO9001 #manufacturing #continousimprovement #quality #qualitymanagement

Are you an employer looking to build a highly skilled team? Partner with the American Job Center's Apprenticeship Training Grant program! Access funds to support apprenticeship training and develop a talented workforce that drives innovation and growth. Connect with us now! Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gFFndxps #ApprenticeshipTraining #EmployerResources

Last Wednesday, we had an incredible event in Knoxville with CESMII bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of manufacturing innovation. From digital transformation strategies to real-world applications of smart technologies, the conversation was packed with insights to help Tennessee manufacturers stay ahead. A huge thank you to CESMII, our speakers, Danny Norman, M.E., M.B.A. and all the attendees for making this event a success! #SmartManufacturing #CESMII #Industry40 #MEPNN #ManufacturingInnovation Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

Did you know that Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership (TMEP) offers no-cost supplier scouting, which connects Tennessee manufacturers that have production capabilities and capacities with other Tennessee manufacturers that have specific needs? ??Learn more about how TMEP can help you with CONNEX Marketplace Tennessee, a cloud-based platform, which allows all Tennessee manufacturers to visualize supply chain risk, search for qualified suppliers, and discover new business opportunities at https://lnkd.in/eS-4bdYY #manufacturing #connex #supplychain #supplychainrisk

?? Don’t forget! Join University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services for the Optimized People Development System in Newport on March 21, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXTnt_y9

Last Tuesday, East TN Solutions Consultant Harold Booker & Workforce Consultant Tim Waldo presented to several businesses in Oak Ridge as part of the Coffee & Commerce ? initiative by the Oak Ridge Chamber Of Commerce There were a couple dozen organizations present to learn what services UT Center for Industrial Services and TMEP can help them with. ?? Learn more about how TMEP can help your organization at tmep.cis.tennessee.edu

Last week on Capitol Hill, we had a productive time advocating for Tennessee’s small and mid-sized manufacturers! We are proud to join Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers from across the country to share how Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership (TMEP) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) MEP program are driving growth, innovation, and competitiveness in our state’s manufacturing sector. We had productive discussions with seven members of Congress, emphasizing the critical role manufacturing plays in our economy. Serving and strengthening U.S. manufacturing remains a key priority, and we’re excited to keep pushing forward! #MEPDayOnTheHill #ManufacturingMatters #TennesseeManufacturing #MEPNN #Manufacturing UT Center for Industrial Services. University of Tennessee System, University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service

Indirect costs are an essential yet often overlooked aspect of financial management. These expenses support your business operations but aren't easily tied to specific projects or services. Join us on March 25 from 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. (EDT) for a free webinar with Laura Davis with Premier Consulting & Integration. https://lnkd.in/edYg9NAG