Why Businesses Should Partner with MTEC


In the swiftly evolving landscape of modern manufacturing, small and mid-sized businesses confront a wide range of challenges and opportunities. Effectively navigating these can determine whether a business stagnates or grows, survives or thrives. The Manufacturing & Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC), as part of the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP), stands out as a critical resource for manufacturers and provides a comprehensive support system. By tapping into the extensive expertise and resources provided businesses can discover new paths to innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness.

What is NYMEP?

The New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) is a statewide program designed to assist small and mid-sized manufacturers in becoming more competitive. This initiative encompasses ten regional centers and one statewide center, each offering a diverse range of services. NY MEP is supported through a combination of federal and state funding: Whether you need help with innovation, process improvements, quality enhancement, product development, or sustainable manufacturing, NY MEP has the resources and expertise to support you.

What is MTEC?

Located in Newburgh, New York, the Manufacturing & Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC) delivers highly skilled consulting services to small and mid-sized manufacturers and technology companies in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties.

Since being established in 1988, MTEC’s mission has been to help clients innovate, compete, and grow. Through collaborations with a diverse network of engineers, scientists, programmers, and other professionals, MTEC provides strategic solutions tailored to your specific needs. 

MTEC Services

MTEC provides unparalleled consulting and implementation services across a diverse range of industries. With a strong focus on manufacturing, technology, engineering, and strategic innovation, MTEC provides a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to address the unique challenges faced by modern businesses. This broad experience allows MTEC to tailor its services to meet specific industry needs, ensuring that each client receives customized solutions that drive measurable results. Whether it’s streamlining operations, adopting cutting-edge technology, or developing innovative products, MTEC is committed to empowering businesses to achieve their full potential.

Our unique approach involves collaborating with a vast network of specialists to provide comprehensive solutions. By connecting clients with the right expert from our extensive partner network, we ensure that each project benefits from the best possible expertise. This method allows us to offer tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by modern businesses, leveraging both our internal knowledge and the specialized skills of our trusted partners.

In the manufacturing sector, MTEC excels in optimizing supply chains, implementing lean methodologies, and offering various training programs. Our technology services are equally impressive, covering IT/ERP selection and implementation, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and ISO certification by connecting clients with top-tier third-party experts who ensure operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards. We also assist your business in navigating and securing funding sources to support its technical and financial needs through our well-established relationships with funders and other technical resources throughout the Hudson Valley and New York State.

In collaboration with our strategic partners, we provide food safety services by coordinating with industry-leading experts who use science-based methods to ensure production meets stringent safety standards, allowing you to confidently manufacture and distribute your products. Additionally, we connect clients with specialists who can assess food manufacturing processes to optimize productivity.

On the engineering front, MTEC specializes in new product development, commercialization, manufacturing process enhancement, and automation, driving innovation and productivity improvements. MTEC’s strategic innovation services offer invaluable guidance through business assessments, market evaluations, and growth strategies, helping companies navigate competitive landscapes and seize new opportunities.

In an era where the only constant is change, partnering with organizations in the NY MEP, like MTEC, can provide the stability and support needed to navigate the complexities of modern manufacturing. 

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? MTEC can offer the support you need to innovate, compete, and grow. Please contact our Director of Operations, Phyllis Levine, at (845) 391-8214 Ext. 3001 or via email at phyllis.levine@hvtdc.org to arrange a complimentary visit.