Danko Arlington Hosts NIST Congressional Stakeholder Tour

On Tuesday, August 7^th, 2018, Danko Arlington was very honored to host a group of distinguished visitors participating in this year’s Congressional Stakeholders Tour sponsored by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Coordinated by Michael Kelleher, Executive Director of Maryland MEP, attendees included Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes, Maryland Commerce Secretary Michael Gill, Maryland Secretary of Labor Kelly Shulz, and NIST Director Dr. Walt Copan.  In addition, representatives from the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen’s office, and Maryland government also participated in the event.

The purpose of the tour was to showcase how MEP and NIST are working to assist small businesses with today’s complex challenges.  Danko Arlington is a perfect example.  The company is currently working with MEP to maintain certifications with new cyber security protocols, to reinstate its apprenticeship programs with new standards, and to diversify with new markets.

Thanks to MEP and NIST, Danko Arlington is now more knowledgeable, compliant, and confident — ready for tomorrow’s demands as it expands into the next generation of American manufacturing.