P.O. Box 100
Mayhew, MS 39753

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Purpose

The Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence (CMTE) is a major new initiative of the Partnership for Industry and Education to link two universities (one a major research university), a technical training center and several economic development organizations.

This effort is designed to improve the East Mississippi region's ability to provide highly skilled, technically proficient workers. Additionally, the Center will enhance the delivery of technology transfer services, assisting new and existing industries with improved productivity.

The Center will assist area companies in reaching and in maintaining a competitive posture in a 21st century global economy. Companies and workers must learn to use evolving technology in an age when manufacturing will be dominated by the use of information.

Sponsors/Partners
The Sponsors/Partners in support of the Center are representatives of education, business, and government and include the following:
  • Alply, Inc.
  • Applachian Regional Commission
  • Baldor Electric Company
  • BankFirst Financial Services
  • Bryan Foods, Inc.
  • CECO Building systems
  • Clay County Economic Development Corporation
  • Columbus-Lowndes Economic Development Association
  • Economic Development Administration
  • Eka Chemicals, Inc.
  • First National Bank of West Point
  • Omnova Solutions, Inc.
  • Gulf States Manufacturers, Inc.
  • Phil Hardin Foundation
  • Holnam, Inc.
  • Lucent Technologies
  • Microtek Medical, Inc.
  • MS Department of Economic and Community Development
  • Mississippi Valley Gas Company
  • National Bank of Commerce
  • North MS Industrial Development Assn.
  • Noxubee County Economic Development Assn.
  • Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority
  • Peoples Bank and Trust Company
  • Southern Ionics, Inc.
  • The State of Mississippi
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Trustmark National Bank
  • Union Planters Bank
  • Johnson Electric
  • Weavexx
  • Weyerhaeuser
  • ZEBCO/MotorGuide
  • East Mississippi Community College
  • Mississippi State University
  • Mississippi University for Women
CMTE's Board of Directors consists of representatives from:
  • Alply, Inc.
  • Bryan Foods, Inc.
  • Clay County Economic Development Corp.
  • Columbus-Lowndes Economic Development Assn.
  • Peco Foods
  • Holnam, Inc.
  • Weyerhaeuser
  • Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority
  • North MS Industrial Development Assn.
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Mississippi State University
  • Mississippi University for Women
  • East Mississippi Community College
  • Southwire


Funding / Project Status

The construction of the new 27,000 square foot facility is now complete. The construction was funded by a $3,000,000 appropriation by the State of Mississippi. The land was provided by East Mississippi Community College on its Mayhew campus. $1.1 million in public and private support has been raised to provide the initial equipment.


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For information about The Center contact Mary Beth Vickers.
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