The Tools to Compete in a Global Market

The Manufacturing & Export Enhancement Cluster supports Western Canadian manufacturers in overcoming operational challenges through implementation of manufacturing best practices and Smart Manufacturing solutions.

The Lean Accelerator Program (LEAP), available to Cluster members, allows manufacturers to gain insight into existing process and identifies opportunities for implementation of best practices and digital tools that increase productivity, decrease costs, and reduce reliance on manual and paper based processes.  Click here to learn more.

The Cluster hosts a variety of events throughout the year to support networking, learning, and foster collaboration within the manufacturing ecosystem in Western Canada.  Sign up for a FREE Associate Membership to stay up to date on Cluster news and event announcements.

Need to Finance your Growth?

The MEE Cluster has teamed up with Servus Credit Union to provide manufacturers with better financing terms and discounts on your banking!

Download the MEE Cluster's Report on Smart Manufacturing Technology Adoption

In 2022, the MEE Cluster surveyed over 80 manufacturers across the four Western Provinces to gain insight into the current state of adoption of Smart Manufacturing technology and future adoption plans by industry.  Click here to download a summary or follow the link below to complete a short survey to download the full report.

Manufacturer kicks off digital transformation and Lean program with help from MEE

The MEE Cluster worked with a rural Alberta manufacturer to kickoff implementation of digital tools and LEAN within their operations.

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Sympathy for the Salesman

Sympathy for the Salesman

Written by: Paul HogendoornOriginally posted to www.tpi-3.ca Sometimes I feel sorry for sales people. They get so little love. They are often underappreciated and unsupported, especially considering the importance of their jobs. They are held more accountable to...

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Finding Easy Sales – Top Tips

Finding Easy Sales – Top Tips

Written By Paul Hogendoorn Most manufacturing companies I know have only a handful of customers, and the sales process is a matter of keeping your customers happy and winning bids that come their way by offering the most competitive proposal. The sales effort, in most...

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2024 SmartMTX Recap

2024 SmartMTX Recap

Mazak Booth at SmartMTX. (photo: MEE Cluster) The second annual Smart Manufacturing Technology Exposition (SmartMTX.ca) hosted by the MEE Cluster was a great success.  Held May 15 and 16 at Westerner Park, Red Deer, the expo hosted nearly 150 manufacturing and...

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