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The New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NH MEP), a public-private partnership that supports manufacturers across the Granite State, has recently relocated its primary office to UNH’s John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center. This co-location enhances access for New Hampshire manufacturers, as well as UNH students and researchers, to engineering support, manufacturing technologies, workforce development resources, and supply chain guidance.
“Together, NH MEP and the Olson Center are creating a collaborative environment where industry, education, and technology intersect—supporting talent development, accelerating innovation, and strengthening economic growth in New Hampshire,” says Tony Fernandez, president of NH MEP.
Having NH MEP and the Olson Center under one roof streamlines how businesses—including the seven already partnering with the Olson Center—access manufacturing and supply chain support. This provides centralized expertise, technology resources, prototyping assistance, and industry networks.
NH MEP’s supply chain expertise adds a valuable dimension to the Olson Center’s extensive offerings. “Moving a product from early production to full scale requires raw materials, reliable suppliers, transportation systems, and a skilled workforce,” says Olson Center Director John Roth. “Together, NH MEP and the Olson Center help businesses navigate the production and supply networks needed to bring a product from conception to market.”
NH MEP’s presence at the Olson Center also introduces new career pathways for students, including opportunities in supply chain management alongside existing engineering tracks.
“Bringing NH MEP into the Olson Center increases access to the expertise and technologies that help manufacturers solve real-world challenges,” says Roth.
