CONNECTING the U.S. Manufacturing Supply Chain

CONNECTING:

Manufacturers to Suppliers

Suppliers to Manufacturers

Suppliers by Capabilities

Suppliers by Certifications

Local Suppliers

Women-Owned Suppliers

Minority-Owned Suppliers

Manufacturers to Workforce

One Connection Point For ALL U.S. Manufacturers

CONNEX Marketplace is the National solution for connecting the U.S. manufacturing supply chain. This online platform combines all US manufacturers into a single database and tags them with hundreds of unique searchable taxonomies which allows industry buyers, manufacturers and material suppliers to quickly find and connect with each other based on their exact needs.

Using search and filter functionality such as equipment, capabilities, services, certifications, location, set-aside suppliers (SBA, minority-owned, women-owned etc.) and so much more, manufacturers are able to quickly locate materials and supplies while buyers are able to quickly find the perfect manufacturer to meet their needs.

CONNEX is tightly integrated with local and regional Partner Networks that support manufacturing. These include: NAM, NIST MEP, State Manufacturing Associations, State MEPs, 100+ state and regional associations, and many others such as Economic Development Offices, Chambers of Commerce and more!

The combination of an extensive partner network and robust search functionality makes CONNEX the deepest U.S. Manufacturer search platform available!

(NOTE: The search platform is currently comprised of two separate systems. One is called CONNEX which is a state platform implemented directly in many states. The other is called Manufacturers Marketplace and is a national search platform of all U.S. manufacturers. The two platforms are separate for now but, in the near future, will be combined into one robust central platform called CONNEX Marketplace! )

CONNEX for Manufacturers

Find the right supplier every time with faster and more accurate searches. In addition, list your RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in the Exchange Center and request a one-on-one CONNEXION event where you can virtually meet qualified suppliers. Create an account today and start searching!

CONNEX for Suppliers

It’s time to be found. CONNEX allows manufacturers to search for very specific suppliers based on their capabilities. Make sure that you can be found by completing your profile today and letting manufacturers know exactly what you can do!

CONNEX for Community Partners

Are you a state or regional organization that wants to increase manufacturing in your area? Every day, buyers in your community are searching for manufacturers, so why not connect them with local manufacturers first? It's a win-win! Find out how to benefit your area manufacturers through CONNEX.

What Sets Us Apart

Our Partner Network

After listening to industry needs, CONNEX was built with an extensive partner network of manufacturing companies, organizations, associations, and others. We have a full partner relationship with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), along with key relationships with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP), and state MEPs.

Extensive & Accurate Database

CONNEX is a robust database consisting of in-depth taxonomy information on a broad scale. It contains detailed search functions to highlight specific processes, certifications, equipment, capacity, set-aside distinctions (SBA, women-owned, minority-owned etc), material types, and more. This deep search capablity sets us apart from all other solutions.

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WHO WE WORK WITH

“A POWERFUL SEARCH RESOURCE HELPING MANUFACTURERS IN AMERICA COMPETE AND CREATE JOBS IN THE UNITED STATES. This one-of-a-kind tool empowers manufacturers of all sizes, both buyers and sellers, to be found, increase supply chain optimization and mitigate risk. It’s a game-changer for U.S. manufacturers.”

Jay Timmons, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)