MEC Opens Opens Engineering Center of Excellence to Enhance Innovation

This cutting-edge facility, located at MEC’s headquarters and factory in Kerman, Calif., features advanced CAD design technology, modern communication and meeting spaces, specialized testing equipment, and a clean-room R&D lab, enhancing collaboration across MEC’s engineering, technical support, and product quality teams.
July 23, 2025
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MEC Aerial Work Platforms, a manufacturer and supplier of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), announced the grand opening of its new Engineering Center of Excellence. This cutting-edge facility, located at MEC’s headquarters and factory in Kerman, Calif., features advanced CAD design technology, modern communication and meeting spaces, specialized testing equipment, and a clean-room R&D lab, enhancing collaboration across MEC’s engineering, technical support, and product quality teams. 

The two-story, 8,000-square-foot center is designed to foster creativity and collaboration among MEC’s engineers, technical support teams, new product development personnel, manufacturing personnel and industry experts. With a focus on developing next-generation products, the Engineering Center of Excellence will enable MEC to attract top design and engineering resources, accelerate innovation through new and enhanced products, rapidly resolve technical challenges, and explore emerging technologies that drive future growth. 

“Our commitment to innovation and quality is at the heart of everything we do,” said Gary Crook, MEC vice president of engineering. “The opening of this Engineering Center of Excellence marks a significant milestone in our journey. It will allow us to push the boundaries of engineering excellence, attract, and develop new talent and keep MEC at the forefront of innovation in our industry.” 

The facility will also serve as a training center, providing opportunities for continuous professional development for MEC team members and customers. It will host collaborative projects with industry partners, furthering MEC’s mission of driving advancements in safety, performance, and technology. 

For more information about MEC Aerial Work Platforms and the Engineering Center of Excellence, visit www.mecawp.com.

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