Manufacturing Works Helps You

Strengthening Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio. We help manufacturers
Build and sustain thriving businesses

Teams

Solve operational challenges with programs built for manufacturing teams.

People

Leaders

Learn, connect, and grow through peer networks designed for current and future leaders.

Programs

Workforce

Explore pathways into high-demand manufacturing careers through skills-based learning.

Pathways

Supporters

Work alongside us to strengthen manufacturing through education, resources, and collaboration.

Partner

Building a Stronger Manufacturing Community

 

Manufacturing Works is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening manufacturing through connection, education, and training. We bring together manufacturers, educators, students, and partners to solve real challenges, build strong leaders, and create pathways into manufacturing careers that support a thriving regional economy.

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Trusted By Manufacturers Since 1986 

 

We sit at the intersection of economic development, workforce development, education, and leadership, and we're trusted by the people who actually make things. When you join Manufacturing Works, you join a group of more than 300 organizations in Northeast Ohio and become part of the largest community of manufacturers in the region!

For 40 years, Manufacturing Works has helped manufacturers grow through connection, education, and training.

 

"What other partner exposes you to the people, the experiences, and the resources? Only Manufacturing Works. The support you have provided has been immense and the doors you have opened have been many. You have shown up during the moments I have needed you the most!"

TORINO FITZGERALD

Process Technology

"The Leadership Institute at Manufacturing Works is exceptional at simplifying complexities of purchasing a business into manageable steps. It provides the opportunity to meet and collaborate with exceptional individuals, enriching the learning and future connections."

JACKIE VALEK

Tesar Industrial Contractors

"It has helped us build a foundation and roadmap for our Lean program through the unique combination of classroom discussion and on-site plant tours. What makes this group truly special is the ability to share ideas and learn from like-minded businesses in our own backyard."

ANDREW GOTSCHALL

Aetna Plastics Corp.

Member Benefits

   Manufacturing Works members receive exclusive access to trusted cost-savings partners
that help reduce expenses and improve operations. Click the logos below to learn more.

$1,018 | average 2025 savings per member with all partners. $766 | average 2025 savings per member with Grainger.

Interested in Becoming a Member?


We connect business leaders and industry experts with complementary needs to create a healthy network that engages with the community to fuel economic growth in the region.