Grow.

Improve.

Succeed.

Solutions designed to empower people, optimize processes, and leverage technology.

Grow. Improve.

Succeed.

Solutions designed to empower people, optimize processes, and leverage technology.

What is CONNSTEP?

CONNSTEP is Connecticut’s leading manufacturing solutions provider. As Connecticut's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), CONNSTEP helps small to mid-sized manufacturers strengthen their businesses and grow through tailored solutions and measurable results.

What is CONNSTEP?

Our Mission:

To help Connecticut manufacturers reach their goals by serving as their trusted advisor and resource, delivering the guidance and expertise needed to support growth, navigate compliance, and remain competitive.

CONNECTICUT MANUFACTURERS WE WORK WITH:

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Alden logo: Bold, dark gray text with "ALDEN" above "CUTTING EDGE SURGICAL TOOLS" in orange; "SINCE 1947" below.
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Driving Growth in Connecticut

CONNSTEP’s work delivers tangible impacts and long-term success across the state.

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$125M+

Million in Cost Savings

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$450M+

Million in Increased/Retained Sales

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2,500+

Jobs Created/Retained

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850+

Manufacturers Served

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Tailored Solutions for Every Stage of Manufacturing Growth

CONNSTEP offers solutions designed to empower your people, optimize your processes, and leverage your technology.

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Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance, reduce risk, and protect your organization through integrated cybersecurity, quality, safety, and regulatory expertise.

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Driving Operational Excellence

Improve efficiency by optimizing technology, processes, and supply chains to eliminate waste and strengthen operations enterprise.

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Developing Your People & Culture

Develop leaders and teams by aligning talent, culture, and change management to support sustainable business success.

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Accelerating Strategic Growth

Turn strategy into results by identifying opportunities, accelerating innovation, & driving revenue through focused execution growth.

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Achieving Sustainability

Reduce environmental impact and costs by managing energy, emissions, and resources with data-driven sustainability strategies initiatives.

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Stories of Impact

Real manufacturers. Real results. See how CONNSTEP partners drive measurable success

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Penn Globe: Lighting the Way to Growth with Employee Training

February 11, 2026
Learn how Penn Globe partnered with CONNSTEP to invest in employee training, strengthen skills, and support business growth and competitiveness.
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Specialty Cable Manufacturer’s Commitment to Quality Earns AS9100 Recertification

February 10, 2026
See how Specialty Cable Manufacturers partnered with CONNSTEP to strengthen quality systems and successfully achieve AS9100 recertification.
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Building from Within: Forum Plastics’ Investment in Supervisory Training

February 9, 2026
Learn how Forum Plastics partnered with CONNSTEP to invest in supervisory training, strengthen leadership skills, and support long-term growth.
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Printing Company Drives Environmental Sustainability Through Efficiency

February 8, 2026
See how a Connecticut printing company partnered with CONNSTEP to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and advance environmental sustainability.
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Commitment to World-Class Service Leads to Successful Recertification for Medical Products Manufacturer

February 7, 2026
Learn how a medical products manufacturer partnered with CONNSTEP to strengthen quality systems and achieve successful recertification.
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Internal Quality Audit Puts Aerospace Manufacturer Back on Track to Compliance

February 6, 2026
See how an aerospace manufacturer partnered with CONNSTEP to conduct an internal quality audit and get back on track to compliance.

Hear From Our Partners

Hear directly from the companies we've helped – real results, lasting improvements, and measurable impact across Connecticut.

Improved Workflow

After evaluating our mold-making process and identifying opportunities for improvement, we’ve significantly reduced our overall lead time and improved our first-pass yield. With this enhanced workflow, we’re now able to complete jobs more quickly.

—David Parmelee, President, Wepco Plastics

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Upcoming Events & Training

Join us for workshops, webinars, and networking opportunities designed to help your business grow.

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CPES 2025 Fall

Conference: The Future

of Energy

10/20

1 pm -5 pm

Hartfod

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CPES 2025 Fall

Conference: The Future

of Energy

10/20

1 pm -5 pm

Hartfod

Five people stand in a room, listening. Two people wear jeans, a woman in a green outfit, another in a black shirt and cap.

CPES 2025 Fall

Conference: The Future

of Energy

10/20

1 pm -5 pm

Hartfod

Five people stand in a room, listening. Two people wear jeans, a woman in a green outfit, another in a black shirt and cap.

CPES 2025 Fall

Conference: The Future

of Energy

10/20

1 pm -5 pm

Hartfod

Five people stand in a room, listening. Two people wear jeans, a woman in a green outfit, another in a black shirt and cap.

CPES 2025 Fall

Conference: The Future

of Energy

10/20

1 pm -5 pm

Hartfod

Five people stand in a room, listening. Two people wear jeans, a woman in a green outfit, another in a black shirt and cap.

CPES 2025 Fall

Conference: The Future

of Energy

10/20

1 pm -5 pm

Hartfod

Five people stand in a room, listening. Two people wear jeans, a woman in a green outfit, another in a black shirt and cap.

CPES 2025 Fall

Conference: The Future

of Energy

10/20

1 pm -5 pm

Hartfod

Five people stand in a room, listening. Two people wear jeans, a woman in a green outfit, another in a black shirt and cap.

CPES 2025 Fall

Conference: The Future

of Energy

10/20

1 pm -5 pm

Hartfod

What's New at CONNSTEP

See how we're helping manufacturers across Connecticut grow stronger through innovation, training, and continuous improvement.

Grow.

Improve.

Succeed.

Connect with our team today to find out how CONNSTEP can empower your manufacturing business to compete and thrive.

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Grow. Improve.

Succeed.

Connect with our team today to find out how CONNSTEP can empower your manufacturing business to compete and thrive.