Montana Manufacturing Extension Center

President Barack Obama on Monday expanded his push for increased manufacturing in the United States by directing federal money toward new technologies, apprenticeship programs and competitions designed to assist small manufacturers.

By following these five steps, quality can be improved in a meaningful, sustainable way.

Come hear Real Stories of Success from your Manufacturing Neighbors.

HURRY for best Plant Tour selection, Skill Builder Sessions, and gaining new connections! Exciting Grand Prizes and now a MOBILE APP for your Personalized Schedule on the go!

Join Us to Celebrate the Magic in Manufacturing at Compete Smart on Oct. 9-10 in Billings – Just 3 weeks away! Plant Tours, Free 1-on-1 Consults, 25 strategy & Skill Builder Sessions, Speakers, Exhibitors, prizes, and more … take a look!

A broad selection of training will be offered on winning strategies, advanced technology, marketing, Lean manufacturing, finance and performance excellence.

That suggests that the sector should grow further in coming months.

Showcase items draw media attention and help celebrate "Making the Magic: Manufacturing". This space is sponsored by UPS and the Montana Department of Commerce along with conference co-hosts MMEC & NorthWestern Energy.

Join us to CELEBRATE MANUFACTURING and the many ways it is MAKING THE MAGIC that enriches our lives everyday.

2012 — You’ve enlightened us, you’ve entertained us, and you’ve motivated us. You’ve given us tools we need to "tune our engines." I can guarantee that we will be better leaders, better businessmen, and better manufacturers because of these two days, and I look forward to being here again.

Tom Spika, President & General Manager
Spika Welding & Mfg http://www.spikawelding.com/ , Lewistown MT