 In 2009, as part of its federally mandated role as a Manufacturing Extension Partnership center, MAGNET has expanded free access to all the tools available in its Manufacturing Roundup Service from Questline (formerly called "Member Resources).
Now, all manufacturers in the 29 Northern Ohio counties listed at the end of this article have full access to 16 invaluable online tools for improving competitive advantage, including:
- The "Ask an Expert Hotline." Questline's live hotline to researchers, development experts and engineers who provide confidential answers to any industry-related question—from how to reduce overhead costs to finding the nearest workforce development organization. Answers are issued within 24 to 48 hours.
- An extensive, searchable Reference eLibrary with hundreds of articles on manufacturing technology and business efficiency;
- The Facility Assessment Wizard which can generate a customized report. that shows how you can lower your energy costs, increase efficiency and improve your bottom line.
- An interactive Benchmarking Tool to compare your company's performance to industry standards with easy-to-understand tables and charts;
- Online Calculators for fuel cost, annual HVAC cost and motor efficiency.
This comprehensive set of 16 online tools would cost thousands of dollars if purchased from the private sector.
Here are some of the many ways your company can use the MAGNET/Questline Member Resources:
- Research patents
- Calculate your carbon footprint
- Find new markets and opportunities
- Answer motor sizing questions
- Find reliable answers about surge-suppression and power quality questions
- Locate special equipment
- Research OSHA and EPA regulations
- Learn about new welding procedures
- Evaluate lighting options for parking lots, warehouses or office buildings
- Estimate the size of a potential new market niche
- Download MSDS documents
- Find company profiles
- Obtain workplace posters
Get started exploring this valuable and free resource now: Fill in the free registration form now.
Note: If you previously registered for MAGNET's former "Member Resources," you can log on by just entering your e-mail address in the log-in field.
MAGNET's 29-county MEP Service Area includes:
Allen, Ashtabula, Auglaize, Cuyahoga, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Geauga, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lake, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Medina, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Portage, Putnam, Sandusky, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Van Wert, Wayne, Williams and Wood. |
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