Our partners believe in creating a better future through the prosperity and opportunity that follows manufacturing. The support we provide our manufacturing community could not happen without them.
Ecosystem Architect
Ecosystem Builders
Ecosystem Contributors
Ecosystem Allies
Foundational Partner
A wide network to expand your business
The Manufacturing Excellence Forum is a grassroots-driven, industry-first community designed to connect, elevate, and grow regional manufacturing
Whether you're a local manufacturer, supplier, innovator, or educator, being part of MEF gives you direct access to:
A thriving peer network of + 350 regional manufacturers & industry allies
Monthly site visits to local manufacturing facilities that unlock local capability and inspire collaboration
Real connections with significant local stakeholders, to help drive your business forward
Hands-on learning and talent pipeline through student-industry programs, workshops, and mentoring
We help our members grow through visibility, capability uplift, and strategic alignment — all without the red tape or corporate fluff.
If you're serious about building a stronger business and a stronger region, you're in the right place.
" ... MEF put their hand up to host an event in our honour which saw over 120 people show up with an outpour of support for our cause and gave us a very real sense of community through connection."
" ... The strategic connections that MEFSC has facilitated for us have been incredibly valuable, providing tangible support in our business growth endeavors.
Overall, we couldn't be more pleased with the robust yet flexible support we've received from MEFSC."
" ... It is also great to be able to connect with like minded individuals who can offer me advice in areas of business that I did not have a lot of knowledge of [...] MEF has exceeded my expectations in regards to what I thought would come from being part of a group like this."
" ... MEF put their hand up to host an event in our honour which saw over 120 people show up with an outpour of support for our cause and gave us a very real sense of community through connection."
" ... The strategic connections that MEFSC has facilitated for us have been incredibly valuable, providing tangible support in our business growth endeavors.
Overall, we couldn't be more pleased with the robust yet flexible support we've received from MEFSC."
" ... It is also great to be able to connect with like minded individuals who can offer me advice in areas of business that I did not have a lot of knowledge of [...] MEF has exceeded my expectations in regards to what I thought would come from being part of a group like this."
