The New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) assists small and mid-sized manufacturers in becoming more competitive.
As a network of 11 independent, not-for-profit organizations, New York MEP centers cultivate the growth of high-tech industry and help smaller manufacturers modernize. The NY MEP organizations share a common commitment to providing direct, strategic assistance to companies in the areas of entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, product development, high-tech business incubator management and technology transfer services.
Meet The Leadership
Kinda Younes
Executive Director- ITAC
Steve Lockwood
Executive Director – CITEC
Cory Albrecht
Director – Advanced Inst for Manufacturing
Michael Lobsinger
Senior VP – Center for Economic Growth
James Senall
President – NextCorps
Carol Miller
Executive Director – Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology (AM&T)
Imin Kao
Executive Director – Manufacturing and Technology Resource Consortium (MTRC)
Thomas Phillips
Executive Director, Manufacturing and Technology Enterprise Center
Elena Garuc
Executive Director – FuzeHub
Benjamin Rand
President – Insyte Consulting
James D’Agostino
MEP Center Director – TDO
Our Services
Manufacturers may contact the MEP center in their region for the assistance they need to maintain and enhance their competitiveness, or contact FuzeHub for a consultation to discuss their needs and match them with the appropriate resource.
Lean and Quality Management
Identifies and eliminates waste (non-value-added activities) through continuous improvement.
Product Development
Addresses all stages of the process, including prototyping and small batch manufacturing assistance.
Technology Scouting
Find technology solutions by providing access to government, university, and private sector researchers.
Sustainability
Helps manufacturers gain a competitive edge by reducing environmental costs and impacts.
Supply Chain
Provides a wide range of technical and business assistance, supporting the development of competitive manufacturing supply chains.
Technology Driven Marketplace Intelligence
A systematic and comprehensive approach to diversify a business into new sectors using technology-focused market intelligence.