NJMEP wins 5-year NIST contract to support NJ manufacturers

The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded a new five-year cooperative agreement to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program. The continuation from the Hollings Manufacturing Extension reaffirms NJMEP‘s role as New Jersey’s official MEP Center.

Announced March 18, the award extends NJMEP’s nearly 30-year partnership with the national MEP Network. It also ensures the continued delivery and expansion of services to support small and medium-sized manufacturers across the state.

“This renewed support from NIST reinforces the value of the work NJMEP delivers on behalf of New Jersey’s manufacturing community,” said NJMEP Chief Executive Officer Peter Connolly. “For nearly 30 years, NJMEP has helped small and medium-sized manufacturers adapt, grow, and compete. This new contract allows us to continue that mission.”

Through the renewed agreement, NJMEP will continue providing training, consulting and workforce development services. Meanwhile, it will also help manufacturers strengthen supply chain resilience, adopt new technologies and remain competitive.

The contract supports NJMEP’s work with manufacturers across all 21 counties in New Jersey. It will help companies navigate industry changes and drive long-term growth.

It’s about making sure our manufacturers are positioned not just to compete, but to lead.
— Peter Connolly, CEO, NJMEP

Connolly said the award is a testament to the continuing impact New Jersey’s manufacturing community has on the state and its economy.

“Partnerships are at the core of everything we do, and this continued collaboration with NIST allows us to deliver the resources, expertise, and support needed to strengthen manufacturers across the state,” he said. “I’m proud of the work our team has done – and will continue to do – to ensure small and medium-sized manufacturers in New Jersey have what they need to succeed.

“It’s about making sure our manufacturers are positioned not just to compete, but to lead.”