Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) helps manufacturers strengthen their operations through training, technical assistance, and implementation of business improvement practices. Efforts focus on the needs of small and mid-sized manufacturers, including those in rural communities, and support areas such as lean manufacturing, technology adoption, strategic management, quality systems, environmental performance, and workplace safety. Manufacturing professionals work directly with industrial firms to identify improvement opportunities and build organizational capacity. Activities also support relationships between manufacturers and suppliers across Texas. Resulting services expand access to expertise and resources that help manufacturers pursue continuous improvement, workforce development, and long-term competitiveness.