DON'T JUST MAKE THINGS—
MAKE GROWTH HAPPEN.

We don’t only advise manufacturers—we work alongside you to deliver measurable results.

DON’T JUST MAKE THINGS—

MAKE GROWTH HAPPEN.

You know your business. You know your product. You know your people. And you know there’s always room to boost your productivity numbers, sell more, free up cash, launch a new product, enter a new market—room to grow.

When you work with MAGNET, it feels different than working with other consultants. We roll up our sleeves and do the work standing next to you. You’ll come to see us as a trusted extension of your team. Together, we’ll create measurable results. That’s why so many of our clients come back to us with another goal to reach.

Experience for yourself the success a not-for-profit manufacturing consulting firm can bring to the company you’ve built. From our hands-on consultants to our network of community leaders across the region, we’re here to help you manufacture growth.

Let’s take on your toughest challenges—together.

Tackle Your Toughest Challenges and Achieve Growth Throughout Your Business

Whether you need help in one area or across the business, our practices work together to drive results.

Revenue Growth

No or slow revenue growth, reactive decisions, transactional customer relationships, ineffective marketing.

Predictable revenue growth, proactive decisions, strategic customer relationships, effective marketing.

Our Strategy, Marketing & Sales team pinpoints growth opportunities so you can attract, convert, and retain profitable customers.

Scaling Up strategy and coaching
Sales audit, strategy, and training
Market, customer, and competitor research and analysis
Marketing, branding, lead generation
Fractional VP of Sales and Fractional Marketing Manager

Our Leadership Education team teaches executives and mid-level managers how to drive top-line growth and enhance your effectiveness.

Executive leadership workshops
Executive innovation workshops
Supervisor and mid-level manager training and development
Executive roundtables and forums

New Products and Services

Slow product development, failed prototypes, automation errors, machine limitations.

Accelerated product development, successful prototypes, functioning automation, machine efficiency.

Our Technology & Engineering team optimizes your machines, processes, and products so you gain a competitive edge.

Identify and implement automation and smart manufacturing technologies
Design, engineer, and deliver custom automation solutions
Implement real-time data trackers
Accelerate new product development and confirm market demand

Our New Product Identification & Commercialization team uses our DRIVE™ system to solve two key questions: Can you make a product that works? Is there a market for it? .

Validate your idea with voice-of-customer research
Develop and test new product concepts and prototypes Generate demand for new product
Create a plan for scaling operations

In 2021 we established a 5-year goal to grow from $19 million in revenue to $50 million by the end of 2025. At the end of 2023, our revenue had grown to over $55 million. Two years ahead of plan.

- Lee Watson, CEO, AECO Corp.

Operations and Cash

Unpredictable downtime, quality issues, late orders, long lead times, poor visibility into inventory

Minimized downtime, top-quality products, on-time orders, reasonable lead times, improved inventory management.

Our Operational Excellence team takes your plant to the next level so you can set, meet, and exceed operations goals.

Process, capacity, productivity, and quality improvement
Lean implementation and training
Plant layout optimization
Certification prep (ISO, NADCAP, etc.)
Current State/Future State analysis
ERP system optimization

Our Supply Chain team helps you build a stronger, smarter, more adaptable supply chain.

Warehousing and distribution
Inventory improvement and control
Risk identification and mitigation
Strategic planning
Data-driven decision-making
Supplier collaboration and distribution channels

Employee Productivity

Unskilled applicants, turnover, safety concerns, unreliable workers, low productivity, knowledge loss.

Promising applicants, workers who stay, safety culture, reliable workers, high productivity, knowledge transfer.

Our Employee Productivity & Engagement team helps you tackle workforce challenges so you can retain quality employees, increase productivity and ROI, and stay competitive.

Attract and recruit the right people
Onboarding and initial training
Career development and advancement
Technical upskilling for higher performance
Succession plans for knowledge transfer

Our AI & Data Automation team introduces AI to routine tasks to enhance productivity.

Automated quoting for speed and accuracy
Predictive maintenance analytics to prevent expensive breakdowns
Real-time machine data to increase uptime
Quality and part inspection
Training to improve your AI chatbot responses

Before MAGNET came in, we were at a 40-day period for new hires to get fully trained and up to rate. We have cut that down to 21 days. Saving 19 days has been financially huge for us. Now I have educated operators able to sustain rate, and we make money quicker.

- Confidential security technology manufacturer

Meet Our Team

Mike O’Donnell
Operational Excellence, Employee Productivity, AI

Joe Vinciquerra
Technology & Engineering

Dave Sluka
Strategy, Marketing & Sales

Grant Marquit
Executive Education

Darlyn McDermott
Client Engagement

Kristin Beynon
Client Engagement

Workshops and Speaking Topics

Executive and supervisor workshops
Growth and innovation workshops
AI in manufacturing and operations
Supply chain bootcamp
TOPMAP™ Top Line Growth Roadmap

Sales training (Sandler and proprietary techniques)
Automation and smart manufacturing
Workforce productivity and employee engagement
Operations current state/future state analysis
And more!

Why Work with MAGNET?

For more than 40 years, MAGNET has helped Ohio manufacturers thrive. As a mission-driven consultancy, we measure success by economic impact—not profit. Our expert Growth Advisors and partners deliver measurable results in innovation, productivity, and business performance. Just ask these companies who consider MAGNET a core part of their operations. Every project is validated by you, the client—because accountability is part of our DNA.

Working with MAGNET has been a game changer. Everyone we have interacted with is a true expert in their field. They understand the unique challenges manufacturers face. We are a stronger company after working with MAGNET.

- Laurie Hull, Vice President, Benko Products

DON'T JUST MAKE THINGS—
MAKE GROWTH HAPPEN.

We don’t only advise manufacturers—we work alongside you to deliver measurable results.

DON’T JUST MAKE THINGS—

MAKE GROWTH HAPPEN.