TMAC is the Texas representative of the MEP National Network, a public-private enterprise under the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST-MEP) . TMAC, comprised of 7 regional offices all housed within institutions of higher learning, works with Texas-based businesses to help develop and improve their products, processes, technology and people. Since 1995, TMAC has helped more than 4,700 organizations secure recorded improvements in revenue; cost optimization; and job growth. 

Our Mission: To increase the global competitiveness of the Texas economy by working to grow the extended manufacturing enterprise.

Proof is in the Numbers:
Since 1995, TMAC has worked with more than 4,700 companies and organizations. In independent surveys, those customers have reported cumulative impacts totaling:

•$7.1 billion in new or retained sales
•$2.1 billion in cost savings and cost avoidance on materials, labor, inventory and equipment
•More than 65,005 Texas jobs created or retained

Our Approach Makes Us Different:
TMAC doesn't leave a to-do list for you to negotiate alone. We work with you to achieve dramatic results. Our objective is to develop your in-house expertise so that improvements are sustainable.

Public Private Partnership:
TMAC is an affiliate of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The MEP National Network is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing. The program is hosted by seven partner institutions:

Lamar University
Southwest Research Institute (SWRI)
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Texas Tech University
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Our offices are strategically located across Texas.  Call us at 817-272-5986 to see what we 

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Rodney Reddic

Tom Beard

Katie Beaver

Roger Caldwell

R. Gavin Jones

Monica M. Cortez

David Ortiz

Darik Pickerel

Charaee Tropp

Bill Rafferty

Amit Lopes

The Regional Directors at TMAC are responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of TMAC's services and programs within their respective regions across Texas. Each director works closely with local manufacturing businesses to identify and address their unique challenges, helping them improve processes, technology, and workforce capabilities. They serve as liaisons between TMAC and regional stakeholders, ensuring the effective implementation of initiatives that enhance the competitiveness and growth of Texas's manufacturing sector.

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