A Manufacturing Readiness Grant Helped Kick-start “Operation Phoenix,” MSP Manufacturing’s 4-phase Strategic Plan for Smart Technology Upgrades

Cardinal Spirits, LLC is a locally owned and operated craft spirits distillery, manufacturing bourbon, gin, liqueurs, rum, vodka and whiskey under their own brand and for others. The company is investing in a fully automatic bottling line that will handle a variety of bottle types (glass and PET), label sizes, closure configurations and bottle finishing options to expand production capacity and accommodate start-up brands and specialty clients. 

KITO LLC is an entrepreneurial fashion brand that specializes in creative design and production of unique shoe designs sold globally. The company plans to bring product manufacturing of their foam shoes in-house with investment in additive and injection molding equipment.

Cook Medical develops technologies that eliminate the need for open surgery, including medical devices, biologic materials, and cellular therapies.

Cook Group’s diverse business portfolio includes companies working in life sciences, business services, resorts, property management, and medical devices.

MSP Aviation Inc. is a manufacturer of precision machined products for aviation, aerospace and defense industries.

Griner Engineering Inc. is a machine shop supplying precision-machined components and services to various industries.

converted adhesives and traded products for the automotive and transportation markets.

DQE Inc. provides safety and emergency preparedness products and expert support that improves the safety and readiness of the response and health care community.