Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

Q: What is MMTC?
Q: What is Hollings NIST - MEP?
Q: As a part of the Hollings NIST - MEP network, does MMTC receive any federal funding?
Q: What is MMTC’s Mission?
Q: How many small to mid-sized manufacturers are there in Michigan?
Q: What is the manufacturing employment in Michigan?
Q: What does MMTC do?
Q: Does MMTC charge for its services?
Q: How is the MMTC’s performance measured?

Q: What is MMTC?

A: MMTC is the Michigan Manufacturing technology Center. Started in 1991, MMTC is one of 59 not-for-profit National Institute of Standards and Technology - Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers in the United States. MMTC is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of small to mid-sized manufacturers.

Q: What is Hollings NIST - MEP?

A: The NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership started in 1989 with centers in three states - South Carolina, Ohio, and New York. Today, NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership is a national network of affiliated manufacturing extension centers and field offices serving small manufacturers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers are independent, non-profit entities, including corporations, universities, community colleges, or state governments.

Q: As a part of the Hollings NIST - MEP network, does MMTC receive any federal funding?

A: MMTC receives a portion of its operating funds from the Federal budget to assist small to mid-sized manufacturers in various outlets.

Q: What is MMTC’s Mission?

A: To enhance the global competitiveness of Michigan’s small to mid-sized manufacturers.

Q: How many small to mid-sized manufacturers are there in Michigan?

A: There are approximately 14,000 small to mid-sized* manufacturing companies within Michigan. (*defined as companies that have 20 to 499 full-time employees)

Q: What is the manufacturing employment in Michigan?

A: According to the US Bureau of Labor statistics, manufacturing employment in Michigan is about 629,500. (Seasonably adjusted as of April 2007)

Q: What does MMTC do?

A: MMTC provides training, consulting, along with customized improvement solutions to manufacturers. Solutions involve the implementation of LEAN Business Solutions, Six Sigma methodology, Quality Management Systems, Market Diversification and others.

Q: Does MMTC charge for its services?

A: MMTC has some services available to Michigan firms at no charge. Most have fees that are offset by Federal and State sponsorship, allowing professional training and consulting to be more easily available to our client base.

Q: How is the MMTC’s performance measured?

A: The financial impact of selected MMTC client projects is measured by an independent third party survey firm one year after the completion of the project.