Fall River, Brockton, Pittsfield, Chelmsford manufacturers among those receiving $3.5 million in grants to spur hiring, growth

Foxborough, Mass. – The Healey-Driscoll Administration and MassTech Collaborative’s (MassTech’s) Center for Advanced Manufacturing announced more than $3.5 million in grants to 23 manufacturing companies through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP), which aims to strengthen supply chains and spur growth in the manufacturing sector. The grants will support the creation of up to 130 advanced manufacturing jobs in Massachusetts and training for up to 151 workers.

Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary and MassTech board chair Yvonne Hao announced the awards during the fourth annual Manufacturing Mash-Up, an annual event hosted by CAM that brings together companies, students, and state officials to foster innovation and strengthen partnerships in the manufacturing sector.

“Massachusetts excels in advanced manufacturing because of our robust ecosystem made up of researchers discovering cutting-edge tools and technologies, universities spinning out startups and a pipeline of talented workers, and businesses advancing new solutions to meet global demands,” said Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao. “We’re excited to showcase the strength of our ecosystem at the annual Mash-Up event, and to invest in the manufacturing sector through these MMAP awards.”

“Every year, the Mash-Up proves Massachusetts has a vibrant and engaged manufacturing ecosystem,” said Massachusetts Technology Collaborative CEO Carolyn Kirk. “CAM is inspiring the next generation workforce to enter the field as evidenced by the hundreds of students who turn out to participate in the event.”

“Massachusetts companies benefit from a state that engages with the private sector to catalyze collaborations with non-profit partners and provide the resources needed to make support growth in manufacturing through the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies,” said Chief Investment Strategist and Acting Director, Center for Advanced Manufacturing Ben Linville-Engler. “Programs like MMAP also invest in workers through new jobs and upskilling opportunities will help ensure we have a strong advanced manufacturing technology and talent base to support sectors across the Commonwealth’s economy.”

“As we work to Reimagine High School, increasing student engagement and creating new opportunities for them to find their own paths to successful futures, we know how important it is to create opportunities for students to engage with local employers. I was thrilled to see that work in action at the Manufacturing Mash-Up,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “We will continue to create the conditions for students to realize their dreams in manufacturing and beyond with our local employers because we know that when our students succeed, Massachusetts succeeds.”

MMAP invests in small- to medium-sized manufacturers and funds capital equipment purchases and creates partnerships between the manufacturers and non-profit, academic or quasi-public partners.

Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program Awardees

1. Accutronics LCC, Chelmsford – $200,000
2. Aimtek, Auburn – $106,205
3. Allium Engineering, Somerville – $200,000
4. Alogus Innovation & Design, Somerville – $55,217
5. Atlas Devices, Chelmsford – $100,000
6. Bay State Machine, Easthampton – $179,000.00
7. Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing, Lee – $200,000
8. Cartamundi, East Longmeadow – $193,134
9. Elegant Stitches Inc., Pittsfield – $198,930
10. Evans Machine Co., Brockton – $200,000
11. Finwave Semiconductor Inc., Waltham – $61,972
12. Gemline, Lawerence – $200,000
13. H&S Tool and Engineering Inc., Fall River – $200,000
14. Innofiber, Sterling – $110,000
15. Iradion, Uxbridge – $84,255
16. Lenco Industries Inc., Pittsfield – $200,000.00
17. OutCast Lures, Holliston – $58,894
18. RH Adhesives, Acton – $200,000
19. Salem Metal Inc., Middleton – $200,000
20. South Shore Millwork Inc., Norton – $200,000
21. Steele Canvas Basket Corp., Wilmington – $139,851
22. Stergis Windows and Doors, Attleboro – $200,000
23. Wellness Croft Inc., Plymouth – $100,000

H&S Tool and Engineering, Inc. / MassMEP

• Location: Fall River, MA
• Grant Amount: $200,000.00
• Expected job growth: 4-6
• Project Description: H&S Tool and Engineering provides precision CNC machining and
manufacturing to companies across the globe, reaching the energy, defense, medical and
aerospace industries. This grant will enable H&S to purchase two CNC milling machines and
two CNC turning machines, which will replace equipment that is over 20 years old.
Modernizing their equipment will lead to improved output quality and quantity. As a result
of this project, H&S expects to upskill 11+ employees