Massachusetts Grants $4.5 Million to 20 Local Manufacturers Through Updated Manufacturing Accelerator Program

Massachusetts awards $4.5 million to 20 local manufacturers through the upgraded Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MMAP).

The Healey‑Driscoll Administration, together with the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), has announced the first cohort of 20 manufacturers selected for the redesigned MMAP. The program combines grant funding, complimentary equipment assessments, expert mentorship, and peer‑learning workshops to help small‑ and medium‑sized manufacturers modernize, expand, and compete in a rapidly evolving market.

“Manufacturing has always been a cornerstone of Massachusetts’ economy, and it continues to drive innovation, job creation and economic growth across our state,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Through programs like MMAP, we’re helping manufacturers invest in new technology, strengthen their workforce and expand their operations so they can grow and compete. This updated program gives companies access to the tools, expertise and resources they need to create jobs and succeed right here in Massachusetts.”

“Massachusetts manufacturers are creating incredible products, solving complex challenges and supporting good jobs in communities across our state,” added Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This updated program goes beyond traditional grant funding by connecting companies with expert guidance, peer learning and new opportunities to grow. By helping manufacturers modernize and strengthen their workforce, we’re investing in the long‑term success of one of Massachusetts’ most important industries.”

Key changes announced at the 2025 Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash‑Up include a reduced match requirement—from 100 % to 50 % for awards up to $100,000—and an accelerator model built around three core components:

• No‑cost capital equipment assessments
• Increased grant award amounts
• Mentorship and peer‑to‑peer learning opportunities

“With these investments, Massachusetts is driving manufacturing innovation across all regions of the Commonwealth,” said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. “MMAP gives companies the resources to invest in their operations, strengthen their workforce and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.”

Three nonprofit ecosystem partners—the Berkshire Innovation Center, FORGE, and Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP)—conducted free assessments funded by CAM to identify manufacturers’ capital equipment needs and support budget development.

The new cohort format delivers peer learning, expert speaker sessions, workshops, and access to a wide range of guidance and resources.

“Massachusetts manufacturers must constantly adapt, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is adapting along with them,” said CAM director Lily Fitzgerald. “CAM has made changes to MMAP to strengthen ecosystem connections and expand support for manufacturers across our state.”

The 20 Current MMAP Participants

1. Acceleration Engineering (Norton): $300,000. Manufacturer and tester of mission‑critical systems for defense applications.
2. AOTCO Metal Finishing (Billerica): $100,000. Fabrication company serving aerospace, defense, medical, optical, semiconductor and electronics industries since 1975.
3. Broomfield Laboratories (Leominster): $300,000. Designer and manufacturer of coil winding machines and custom tooling, founded in 1948 by one of Thomas Edison’s collaborators.
4. Chelsea Clock (Chelsea): $300,000. Manufacturer of luxury timepieces, marine chronometers and barometers that has supplied the defense sector and clients ranging from Rolls‑Royce to Tiffany & Co. since 1897.
5. The Coating House (East Longmeadow): $197,176. Manufacturer of small hardware fastenings and specialty coatings for fasteners and hardware components serving commercial, industrial and government customers.
6. Horacio’s Inc. (New Bedford): $300,000. Custom fabricator specializing in stainless steel food‑service equipment, marine fabrication, custom millwork and energy‑efficient HVAC systems, serving franchise operations, hospitals and universities.
7. Industrial Packaging Supply (Webster): $161,861. Manufacturer of food storage and consumer‑products packaging, providing businesses and retailers with solutions across a range of product categories.
8. Klein Marine Systems (Newburyport): $166,250. Manufacturer of high‑performance side‑scan and bathymetry sonar systems for survey and defense applications worldwide.
9. Mach Machine (Hudson): $300,000. State‑of‑the‑art CNC machining and mechanical engineering facility.
10. Mass Cabinets (Methuen): $300,000. Fabricator and installer of custom architectural millwork operating from a 20,000‑sq‑ft facility since 1989, serving general contractors, architects and building owners on commercial and residential projects.
11. Meridian Industrial Group (Holyoke): $300,000. Precision machine shop in operation since 1881, providing a wide array of solids, castings, forgings and fabrications for commercial, aerospace and defense customers.
12. New England Electropolishing (Fall River): $300,000. Specialist in electropolishing and passivation services, serving manufacturers that require precise surface treatments.
13. Northeast Biomedical (Tyngsborough): $246,981. Contract manufacturer and medical‑device product developer that guides companies from concept through commercialization.
14. Phillips Precision (Boylston): $300,000. Full‑service CNC machine shop and manufacturing solutions provider that helps companies optimize designs and production processes, producing complex prototypes, short‑run components and innovative work‑holding systems.
15. Reeves Company (Attleboro): $182,249. Founded in 1947 in “The Jewelry Capital of the World,” manufacturer of premium personalized name badges for first responders, hotels, resorts and global customers.
16. Rustic Marlin (Hanover): $235,580. Designer and hand‑crafter of home décor, including personalized signs, decorative blocks and seasonal accessories, grown from a home‑renovation project to a nationwide brand.
17. Rutto Bats (Holyoke): $100,000. Manufacturer of premium wooden baseball bats founded by Kenyan immigrant Kipngetich Rutto, the first black and veteran‑owned wooden bat manufacturer in the U.S.
18. Sunrise Systems (Pembroke): $100,000. Designer and manufacturer of custom LED signage and passenger‑information systems for transportation, transit and commercial industries.
19. United Tool & Machine (Lawrence): $300,000. Contract manufacturer providing precision CNC machining, stamping, die cutting and electro‑mechanical assembly.
20. Zulu Pods (Northampton): $100,000. Aerospace and defense manufacturer developing next‑generation modular fluid delivery systems for jet engines and UAVs.

Since 2022, MMAP has supported manufacturers with capital funding and ecosystem connections to modernize, adopt technology and improve operations. Over its first four years, the program has invested more than $22 million across the sector. In October 2025, the administration announced $4.5 million in MMAP grants to 29 manufacturers.