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Polaris MEP helps Rhode Island manufacturers find solutions to their challenges through improvement consulting and training.
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What We Do

Polaris MEP offers a wide range of consulting services that will transform your organization into a high-performing, market-driven and cost-effective operation. Our services allow you to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve employee performance.
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Quality Management
  • Workforce Development
  • Growth & Strategy
  • Facility Planning
  • Cybersecurity

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Participate in our upcoming events.

Southern RI – Workforce Partnership Meeting

📍 10 Macnaught St, North Kingstown, RI, 02852

JUNE 3
Wednesday, 8:30AM to 10:00AM

Polaris MEP and various state & private stakeholders have committed to a new initiative supporting this region of our state and we want to hear from you to ensure that your needs are met! The post Southern RI – Workforce Partnership Meeting appeared first on Polaris.

North Kingstown 2026 Speaker Series – Revolutionary History & Heritage

📍 80 Boston Neck Rd, North Kingstown, RHODE ISLAND

JUNE 4
Thursday, 6:30PM to 8:00PM

Underlying Causes of the Rebellion Beyond “No Taxation Without Representation” with Christian McBurney The post North Kingstown 2026 Speaker Series – Revolutionary History & Heritage appeared first on Polaris.

Lunch & Learn: Lockout/Tagout Concepts

📍 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RHODE ISLAND, 02908

JUNE 10
Wednesday, 12:00AM to 1:30PM No Cost

The reasons for and concepts of an energy control plan as required by OSHA standards. The post Lunch & Learn: Lockout/Tagout Concepts appeared first on Polaris.

Southern RI – Workforce Partnership Meeting

📍 10 Macnaught St, North Kingstown, RI, 02852

JUNE 3
Wednesday, 8:30AM to 10:00AM

Polaris MEP and various state & private stakeholders have committed to a new initiative supporting this region of our state and we want to hear from you to ensure that your needs are met! The post Southern RI – Workforce Partnership Meeting appeared first on Polaris.

North Kingstown 2026 Speaker Series – Revolutionary History & Heritage

📍 80 Boston Neck Rd, North Kingstown, RHODE ISLAND

JUNE 4
Thursday, 6:30PM to 8:00PM

Underlying Causes of the Rebellion Beyond “No Taxation Without Representation” with Christian McBurney The post North Kingstown 2026 Speaker Series – Revolutionary History & Heritage appeared first on Polaris.

Lunch & Learn: Lockout/Tagout Concepts

📍 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RHODE ISLAND, 02908

JUNE 10
Wednesday, 12:00AM to 1:30PM No Cost

The reasons for and concepts of an energy control plan as required by OSHA standards. The post Lunch & Learn: Lockout/Tagout Concepts appeared first on Polaris.

Workshop: Lockout/Tagout Exercise

📍 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI, 02908

JUNE 30
Tuesday, 8:00AM to 10:00AM $295/Person

A practical application of how OSHA’s requirements impact authorized and affected workers, with a LOTO exercise. The post Workshop: Lockout/Tagout Exercise appeared first on Polaris.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Creative Conners, a Cranston, Rhode Island company, was looking to streamline operations and increase profits after moving into a new space. After participating in Polaris MEP trainings and following the project manager’s guidance, Creative Conners saw a huge drop in defect rates and huge savings in work hours.

“By optimizing our workflow on those repeat products, we opened up capacity to chase after big custom projects, and we can do it without fear of not delivering on the orders that are still the bread and butter of what we do. So, it's a big deal across the board, from sales to the company's capabilities and our direction of what we're able to pursue. All through this 5S training. Yeah, it's a big deal.”

CY 2025
impact

$1,205,000 Cost Avoidance
$2,550,500 Cost Savings
$84,770,126 Increased &
Retained Sales
$8,085,259 New Investments/Cost Savings
403 RI Jobs Created
& Retained

(According to estimates reported by manufacturing clients when asked to quantify the impact of Polaris MEP's assistance in a third-party survey.)

News

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Collaboration in Action: Highlights from North Kingstown’s Manufacturers’ Forum

Attendees raised concerns ranging from day-to-day operational hurdles—like transportation and logistics challenges—to broader systemic issues such as talent…

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Rhode Island Manufacturers: Claim Tariff Refunds—But Stay Alert to Scams

For Rhode Island manufacturers—many of whom rely on imported materials, components, or equipment—refunds could translate into thousands (or…

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Let Polaris MEP Help You with Registered Apprenticeships

Last week was National Apprenticeship Week and in recognition, Polaris MEP is excited to spotlight new opportunities for…

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The Importance of Apprenticeships

In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, one challenge continues to rise above the rest: the growing skills gap.…