New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program

Name

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program

Legal name

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program

Website

https://njmep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Knolls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Contract: NJMEP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public private partnership with NIST. The organization receives federal funding through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program to support New Jersey manufacturers with training, consulting, and workforce development services.
2. Fee-for-Service Training and Consulting: NJMEP provides paid training programs, consulting services, and workforce development solutions to manufacturers. Services include ISO certification training, Lean manufacturing training, Six Sigma programs, CMMC compliance services, and customized workforce training. Many programs are partially funded through New Jersey Department of Labor Skills4Jersey grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NJMEP provides fee-for-service consulting and training to New Jersey's small and mid-sized manufacturers across three pillars: Operational Excellence (Lean manufacturing, ISO/AS9100/NADCAP certifications, quality management), Innovation & Growth (R&D tax credits, digital marketing, market expansion), and Workforce Development (apprenticeships, MSSC credentials, skills training). It also delivers specialized CMMC cybersecurity compliance services for defense contractors and tailored support for medical device and food manufacturers, funded in part through the NIST Hollings MEP contract and NJDOL Skills4Jersey grants.

Product overview

NJMEP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public-private partnership backed by NIST's Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), serving as New Jersey's premier manufacturing training and consulting provider for 30 years. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around three core pillars: Operational Excellence (lean manufacturing, ISO certification, quality management), Innovation & Growth (R&D tax credits, digital marketing, market expansion), and Workforce Development (apprenticeships, training programs, skills gap solutions). Key platforms include CONNEX New Jersey for resource connectivity, the Hands-On Workforce Training Center for technical skill building, and the Future Makers & Creators Tour for student outreach. Specialized offerings include Medical Device Manufacturing support, Cybersecurity Compliance Services (CMMC), and Food Manufacturing training. NJMEP has helped manufacturers realize nearly $8 billion in value and supports companies across all 21 New Jersey counties through direct consulting, training classes, events like the annual MADE in NJ Manufacturing Day, and initiatives such as the Coolest Thing Made in NJ contest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Operational Excellence Consulting Consulting services focused on Lean manufacturing, process improvement, ISO certification (including AS9100 and NADCAP), quality management systems, Six Sigma, and operational efficiency for small and mid-sized manufacturers.
• Workforce Development Training Training programs including apprenticeship opportunities, pre-apprenticeship foundational credentials (MSSC), career advancement training, and train-the-mentor programs designed to address manufacturing skills gaps for New Jersey manufacturers.
• Innovation & Growth Consulting Services helping manufacturers develop new products, access R&D tax credits, implement digital marketing, and expand into new markets.
• Cybersecurity Compliance Services (CMMC) CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) solutions and consulting including risk assessments, gap analysis, system security plans, and compliance support for defense contractors seeking DoD contract readiness under NIST 800-171.
• Medical Device Manufacturing Support Specialized support for medical device manufacturers including compliance assistance, quality systems, and regulatory guidance for FDA and industry-standard requirements.
• Food Manufacturing Training Specialized training courses for food manufacturers covering food safety, FSMA compliance, NSF and SQF certifications, and food processing best practices.
• Pro-Action Education Network / Apprenticeship Program A statewide workforce development program providing multiple solutions including the Industrial Manufacturing Production Technician (IMPT) Apprenticeship Program, MSSC pre-apprenticeship credentials, career advancement training, and train-the-mentor services to bridge the manufacturing skills gap.
• CONNEX New Jersey Resource Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Realized nearly $8 billion in value for manufacturers over 30 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026NJMEP is a public private partnership with NIST, receiving funding through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program. The organization was awarded a new five-year contract in 2026 to continue supporting New Jersey manufacturers with training, consulting, and workforce development services.
• WithumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Withum serves as the presenting sponsor for the 'Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey' competition in 2026.
• New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the 'Manufacturing Counts' initiative, NJMEP partners with NJBIA on advocacy for manufacturing in New Jersey, including the State-of-the-State of Manufacturing Summit and the 'Coolest Thing Made in NJ' contest.
• New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJEDA provides funding and support for the Future Makers & Creators Tour, a mobile training lab that brings hands-on manufacturing experiences to students across New Jersey schools.
• New Jersey Manufacturing Network (NJMN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJMEP is a founding member of the New Jersey Manufacturing Network, a first-of-its-kind unified resource hub including NJMEP, NJSBDC, NJ Council of County Colleges, NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools, NJBIA, NJDOL, NJEDA, OSHE, NJSBA, and NJMSI.
• New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJDOL provides Skills4Jersey training grants that help manufacturers offset costs for workforce development and training programs delivered by NJMEP.
• New Jersey DevilsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJMEP partnered with the New Jersey Devils to host a STEM Day event at the Prudential Center, where hundreds of elementary school students explored STEM applications in hockey.
• City of TrentonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayor Reed Gusciora declared February 7, 2025 as 'Makers and Creators Day' recognizing the Future Makers & Creators Tour's impact on preparing Trenton youth for manufacturing careers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership: Ohio's MEP affiliate delivering workforce, operational excellence, and growth services to manufacturers; comparable NIST-affiliated nonprofit model serving a state industrial base.
• Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Centers (PA IRCs): Pennsylvania's statewide MEP network (10 IRCs) providing Lean/ISO consulting, workforce development, and technology adoption support — analogous model and service portfolio to NJMEP.
• New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP): Network of regional NY MEP centers delivering operational excellence, workforce, and innovation services to NY manufacturers under the NIST MEP umbrella; directly comparable mandate and funding model.
• Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center (IMEC): Illinois NIST MEP center providing productivity, quality, and workforce solutions to small/mid-sized manufacturers; structurally identical to NJMEP.
• Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP): Massachusetts MEP affiliate offering training, consulting, and innovation services to small/mid-sized manufacturers under NIST MEP; highly comparable structure and offerings.
• Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP): Wisconsin's MEP center providing Lean, ISO, and workforce development to state manufacturers; directly comparable NIST-affiliated nonprofit peer.
• Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center: Michigan's NIST MEP center focused on Lean, growth, workforce and quality services for small/mid-sized manufacturers; near-identical service taxonomy to NJMEP.
• California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC): California's NIST MEP-affiliated nonprofit providing consulting, training, and workforce development to small/mid-sized manufacturers — the most direct structural analog to NJMEP operating at larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers): National professional association offering manufacturing training, certifications, and publications; broader scope than NJMEP but overlaps on workforce development and technical training.
• Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME): International nonprofit focused on Lean/enterprise excellence with training, conferences, and benchmarking; serves similar manufacturing audiences with overlapping operational excellence content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NJMEP
• Facebookfacebook.com/njmep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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