MPC MANAGEMENT

Michael P. Collins, MPC Management
PH: 503-669-4968 FAX: 503-669-4462

2237 NE 203rd Fairview, OR 97024
Email: mpcmgt@comcast.net

Manufacturing Experience

Prior to consulting, Mr. Collins was Vice President and General Manager of two divisions of Columbia Machine in Vancouver, Washington. He has more than 35 years of experience in Manufacturing.

Author

"The Manufacturer's Guide To Business Marketing" published by McGraw-Hill which is the first how to do it book on industrial marketing specifically designed for small manufacturers.
"Saving American Manufacturing" published by Vantage Press in Chicago.
"Growth Planning Handbook for Small and Midsize Manufacturers - The companion handbook" published by NIST MEP University.
Since 2006 he has written 467 articles and columns on a wide variety of manufacturing and economic topics. He is currently a writer for Industry Week. R. Collins has an M.B.A. from City University and a B.S. degree from Portland State University

Speaker

Mr. Collins is a frequent speaker on manufacturing issues. His vast experience gives him a wealth of knowledge and small business experiences to share with his audiences. He delivers his message with a mix of practical business methods and the "street smarts"that comes from having "done it." He is also a writer for many industrial trade journals. With his extensive experience, Collins customizes his presentations to address specific industries and the subjects shown under keynote speech subjects.

Personal Commitment

Michael Collins believes that manufacturing built this country and it cannot be allowed to decline. He has committed himself to devoting the rest of his working years to helping SMMs and to make the issue of a declining manufacturing base more public. He strongly believes that saving American manufacturing is the key to preventing the decline of living standards for the middle class.

Testimonials

"Collins' energetic speaking style, use of real-life experiences, and ability to engage manufacturing leaders in meaningful dialogue is truly effective. When people leave Collins' sessions they are compelled to make changes in their organizations."

Joe Boyle
Business Advisor Northern Initiatives
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

"He brings to the table a powerful combination of not only manufacturing knowledge but also of understanding how to find, develop, and penetrate profitable markets for existing and new products. Thus, he can speak with authority about creating and making products and getting them through sales distribution channels to end-users."

Charles France
Manager of Strategic Services
Economic Development Institute
Georgia Tech University