VMEC News Release – VMEC Releases 2025 Impact Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Contact: Robynn Albert, VMEC Marketing & Training Manager
Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC)
P.O. Box 12, Randolph Center, VT  05061
(802) 793-2078 / [email protected]

VMEC Releases 2025 Impact Report 

Randolph Center, VT – VMEC, Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center, has released its annual impact report.  As Vermont’s only singularly-focused resource for manufacturers, VMEC is the official representative of the MEP (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) National Network in the Green Mountain State. Since its inception in 1995, VMEC’s federal partner, NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, has used an independent third-party organization to conduct surveys of VMEC clients as well as other MEP Centers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

New this year and for the first time in VMEC’s history, we’ve transitioned from annual reporting figures to three year data points.  This change provides a more comprehensive view of long-term performance and trends in the manufacturing industry across the board and follows what many of our sister MEP Centers around the country have adopted.

Highlights of the 2025 report include:

  • Impact of our services including over $112 million in increased and retained sales, nearly $20 million in client investment in modernization and 630 jobs retained

  • Average compensation for Vermont manufacturing employees is $75,000, compared to the average Vermont compensation of $67,000

  • Over 2,500 employees were served by VMEC over the last three fiscal years through public events and onsite projects; employees represented 184 Vermont manufacturers

  • Overview of our six (6) key service areas including Advanced Manufacturing & Automation, Operational Excellence, People Development, Quality & Compliance, Innovation & Growth and Cybersecurity & Supply Chain

  • Where we engaged with dozens of partners and agencies statewide

“Entering our 31st year of assisting Vermont’s manufacturing sector, we are more committed than ever to serve our mission of strengthening and empowering Vermont’s small and mid-size manufacturers.  The application of proven tools and learning opportunities as well as support from our team and network of experts ensures lasting and successful growth for your company regardless of its size. We are here to help you with everything from the systems and tools that support your operations to the people and talent that power your results,” states VMEC Center Director & CEO Patrick Boyle.

To read the complete report, visit 2025 VMEC Impact Report.

About VMEC: Part of the nationwide MEP National Network and hosted by Vermont State University since 1995, VMEC operates as a not-for-profit with a primary mission, “To Strengthen and Empower Vermont Manufacturers.” A local resource and trusted adviser to manufacturing enterprises of all sizes, the VMEC team brings world-class expertise in consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, training and education for leaders and workers.  VMEC provides proven systems and solutions focused on strategies, processes, products, technologies and people.

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