We’re not your typical consultants. We’re manufacturers. We roll up our sleeves and work closely with your
MAGNET’s industry-specific engineering, strategic growth, and go-to-market expertise help manufacturers achieve excellence in products and processes. From market research and product introductions to lean operations and sales management, our Growth Advisors work hand-in-hand with your organization to achieve growth goals. Learn more about MAGNET growth services here.
“At MAGNET, we’re committed to the passionate pursuit of manufacturing excellence. Our clients’ success is our top priority and we continue to be inspired by a mission to help Northeast Ohio thrive through growing thriving manufacturing businesses.”
—Ethan Karp, CEO and President, MAGNET
At MAGNET, we are inspiring the Manufacturing Renaissance in Northeast Ohio. Our mission is to make Northeast Ohio thrive through growing manufacturers. Manufacturers account for 20% of the jobs in Northeast
Our values align directly with that mission, as we believe the most important thing we build is client success. We take our relationships personally—across work with clients, partners, teams, and communities. And we work to continually optimize resources and improve.
MAGNET works with Ohio’s small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses to address their most important needs—increased productivity, faster and greater growth, and practical solutions that generate real results.
With the shared goal of continuous innovation, MAGNET makes connections to Northeast Ohio’s growth-enabling network faster and easier for manufacturers.
If you want a binder full of recommendations, MAGNET isn’t the right partner for you. We are experienced engineers, operations specialists, marketing strategists, and more, and we leverage our expertise to fuel growth at your organization. Meet the team behind MAGNET’s mission.
MAGNET’s Board of Directors is integral to our mission to grow and strengthen manufacturing in Northeast Ohio. Manufacturing leaders sit side-by-side with
When you work with MAGNET, you gain instant access to resources well beyond our 40-person team. The MAGNET partner network connects Ohio manufacturers with experts across almost every area of manufacturing—and creates uncommon success for our clients.
MAGNET’s network of partners includes service providers, economic development organizations, universities and community colleges, government agencies, and more.
Manufacturing is a critical driver of Northeast Ohio’s economy, with more than 7,000 businesses employing over 270,000 people. It is
MAGNET funders are integral forces when it comes to supporting the growth of regional manufacturing. Manufacturing is the past, present
Are you committed to Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing success? We’re always looking for thinkers, doers, and creators ready to create measurable results. Whether you are interested in joining our team of mission-driven, smart, passionate team members part- or full-time, or whether you are interested in consulting for the manufacturers we serve as a subcontractor, we welcome the conversation.
Learn more about career opportunities, consulting opportunities, and open positions here.
MAGNET is a non-profit consulting group focused on growing Northeast Ohio's manufacturing industry to unlock prosperity in our region. Our practical consulting helps start-ups thrive and small- and medium-sized companies transform with technology, innovation and talent. We create jobs and drive change by collaborating with manufacturing CEOs, governments, community leaders and educators to solve problems and build opportunities. MAGNET is part of the NIST and Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program to support small and medium manufacturers across the US.