How MTEC Was Able to Guide a Hudson Valley Food Manufacturer on Their Quest for Continued Improvement

As we’ve discussed in previous blogs, being a food manufacturer is a delicate balancing act. There are so many moving parts to keep up with. Whether it’s safety, inspections, or certifications; it seems as though there is always a new task arising. Food manufacturing also brings with it the responsibility of protecting public health and […]

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How Lean Implementation Helped REELEX Decrease Waste and Improve Process Flow

  No matter how innovative and in-demand your product is, if your manufacturing processes and factory layout are not optimized, your company has waste that is causing you to miss out on valuable sales opportunities. This was the case for REELEX Packaging Solutions, until together with MTEC they nailed down fruitful solutions.  REELEX Packaging Solutions […]

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Supply Chain Issues Resolved for Local Manufacturer

The past few years have been some of the most demanding and burdensome for all stages of the supply chain. As Director of Engineering at Manufacturing & Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC), Bob Incerto said, “in the current environment of supply chain constraints, component lead times are now measured in years as opposed to weeks or […]

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How Value Stream Mapping Helped REELEX Tackle Its Future Growth

REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc. found itself on an upward trajectory due to an increase in demand for the patented REELEX Machines. It was determined that the best course of action to manage this growth would be to utilize the benefits of Value Stream Mapping to guide effective practices and processes for future demand, market-entry, and product evolution. […]

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MTEC Assists GTI with Expansion into International Markets

For help upgrading to and implementing new advanced features and functions in adherence with new standards, the team at GTI turned to the engineering department at the Manufacturing & Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC) […]

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How Grit and Dedication Changed a Company’s Fortune in Two Months

“I spent the last six years building and pouring everything into this business.  Securing a DoD [Department of Defense] contract is crucial and urgent to keep my business going.” anxiously said by Reynaldo Zapata, Founder and CEO of Qualitech-Aerospace Corp. in Long Island, NY.  Qualitech is a 5-person business dedicated to advanced parts manufacturing and […]

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Catsmo production changes to increase capacity 25%

Increased potential production capacity by 25% $3M potential sales increase Created 8 new jobs Who: Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse out of Wallkill, NY produces smoked salmon, artisanal cheeses, and premium caviar. Nestled on a hillside just past the Village of Wallkill, Catsmo runs made-to-order production in order to get the freshest product to their clients. In […]

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The Monroe Cable Company credits cybersecurity remediation for retaining a number of employees

RESULTS: Retained Sales Retained 112 jobs WHO: The Monroe Cable Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable. The company supplies the New York City Transit Authority, the New York City Fire Department, Military & Commercial Marine sector, Oil & Gas and the United States Department of Defense. In addition to being a […]

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Caraway Tea Company Improves Fulfillment and Inventory Processes in the Midst of a Rapid Growth Phase

RESULTS: Reduce lead time Reduce inventory Increase sales $500,000 Retained Sales $3.5 million Created 1 job, Retained 20 WHO: The Caraway Tea Company is a leading U.S. tea manufacturer providing B2B contract manufacturing and fulfillment. Their professionals work closely with customers to formulate their desired blends of tea and herbs. Caraway Tea Company prides itself […]

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Tidal New York applies Kanban approach to Reduce Waste and Maximize Value

RESULTS: Ongoing Continuous Improvement/Cost Reduction Strategies Sustainability in Products and Processes $25,000 Increased investment in new products $2,000 investment in plant/equipment $5,000 investment in information systems/software $35,000 investment in workforce practices/employee skills Save $60,000 on investments   WHO: Tidal New York (also known as Homegrown for Good LLC), whose name is a reference to reviving […]

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