ME3:Milwaukee Economy, Energy,

Environment

Supporting Milwaukee through sustainable manufacturing leadership

What is ME3?

• City program to help small and medium-sized manufacturers cut costs and reduce negative environmental impacts

• Comprehensive, high value review of your entire manufacturing process and related practices

• No up front costs, but we ask for commitment to ME3 and continuous improvement

• Act now, first come first serve: Mayor invited 370 firms, only have space for 10-20

ME3 Mission

• To improve the competitiveness of small and medium sized manufacturers in Milwaukee by promoting the implementation of cost-effective sustainable manufacturing* practices and technologies that collectively reduce community-wide negative environmental impacts.

• *Sustainable manufacturing is defined as the creation of manufactured products that use processes that minimize negative environmental impacts, conserve energy and natural resources, are safe for employees, communities, and consumers and are economically sound (U.S. Department of Commerce definition).

Why Develop a Program Like ME3?

• The Mayor is committed to manufacturing which is the backbone of our economy

• Sustainable manufacturing techniques can significantly reduce the costs of doing business while addressing environmental issues

• Give our small and medium-sized businesses direct access to resources

Is ME3 a City Program?

• The City of Milwaukee is partnering with city, state and regional agencies (ME3 Partners) to pool resources in order to help you cut costs while improving Milwaukee’s environment

• The ME3 Partners will give YOU direct access to a suite of programs to improve your business

• You won’t need to search around for resources that address critical business needs; ME3 will focus on your manufacturing processes but provide you access to continuing education or financial counseling services

• Because of the resources committed by the ME3 Partners, ME3 is a no-cost program with grants set aside for implementation

ME3 Partners – City of Milwaukee, Office of Environmental Sustainability– WI Manufacturing Extension Partnership– Focus on Energy– Milwaukee Area Technical College – Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board – American Society for Quality – Veolia Water – WI Energy Research Consortium – Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation– UW-Milwaukee – UW-Extension– MMSD– WI Regional Training Partnership – WI Department of Natural Resources

What Will ME3 Do For My Business?

• Working with a team of recognized industry experts, ME3 will conduct a comprehensive review of your manufacturing processes and practices

• Our team run other programs across the state that have helped cut operating costs and improved manufacturing processes

• The ME3 Team will work with you to deliver results with short investment paybacks

• ME3 will build off local expertise and ME3 Partners’ success with manufacturers throughout the state, from Focus on Energy to WMEP

• E3 programs across country have resulted in jobs created and retained

Sustainable Experience

• 45 current projects in various stages– > $40 million projected 5 yr economic impact

• Industry Examples– Foundry– Chemical Processing– Food Manufacturing– Plastics– Metal Forming and Finishing– Fiberglass

Our Approach

• ME3 is a comprehensive model– Energy– Environment– Product Process Optimization– Transportation/Logistics– New Products & Markets

ME3 Model

Project Type

(Number of Projects)

Type & Quantity Energy Projects

Transportation Project Type

OptimizationProject Type

EnvironmentProject Type

Typical Payback Project Type

ECO ECONOMICS

Process OptimizationCase Study

• Wisconsin Manufacturer of crossed linked polyethylene – Design of Experiments (DOE)– Reduce use of restricted chemicals– Reduce air emissions by 75%– Reduced raw material inputs > $300,000 annually

Application

Eligible businesses: medium and small manufacturers (20-500 employees) located in the City of Milwaukee

The ME3 program is a 5 step process: – applicant (phone) interview – diagnostic of identified manufacturing process/practice – assessment: a deeper dive of selected process/practice– implementation of process/practice with best ROI– follow-up and continuous improvement with ME3 Team

Questions ?

Contact Us

Matt Howard, City of Milwaukee(414) 286-3351mhoward@milwaukee.gov

Or visit: www.milwaukee.gov/ME3