BUSINESS MODEL
WHAT IS TECHHELP?
TechHelp provides professional and technical assistance, training and information to Idaho manufacturers, food processors and inventors to make them more competitive through continuous product and process innovation. Our specialists are available statewide for free consultations and site visits to answer questions, provide guidance, and assess your needs. If you and TechHelp determine there is a basis for a project, the TechHelp specialist will create a proposal that will identify goals, team, fees and expected ROI. TechHelp project work is done by TechHelp specialists and university staff.
As a partnership of Idaho’s three state universities, TechHelp provides services statewide and acts as a bridge between the universities and the private sector carrying a free flow of innovative ideas and solutions. As Idaho’s affiliate of the National Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Idaho’s EDA University Center, TechHelp gets quick answers to tough questions from 1200 specialists located at 60 Centers nationwide. Mail Address: 1910 University Drive Boise, ID 83725-1656 Office Locations: Boise | Post Falls | Twin Falls | Pocatello TECHHELP.ORG | 208-426-3767
We Help Manufacturers Make It in Idaho TECHHELP.ORG
WE SERVE INVENTORS AND ENTREPRENEURS
SUCH AS MARK MELNI OF MELNI CONNECTORS WHO SURVIVED THE “SHARK TANK”
MANUFACTURERS “The successful development of the z-Start® clutch is a testament to the value and quality of TechHelp’s services. I can honestly say that without TechHelp, Rekluse Motor Sports and the z-Start® clutch would not exist today.”
– Al Youngwerth, President Rekluse Motor Sports
SUCH AS REKLUSE
FOOD & DAIRY PROCESSORS
SUCH AS DAVE WAGERS OF IDAHO CANDY
SERVICES WE OFFER
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GROWTH & INNOVATION
Our New Product Development Team at the Boise State College of Engineering helps inventors and entrepreneurs design, prototype and commercialize new products. We help companies develop unique ideas for new products, markets, services and strategies that drive profitable growth.
“OE”
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Our OE Team helps Idaho manufacturers improve economically by producing products more efficiently with less energy and environmental impact. Our OE practice includes the disciplines of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Office, Six Sigma, ISO Certification, Training Within Industry (TWI) and Plant Layout & Design. Our team has experience in all phases of production and has built trusted relationships with third parties who can bring the right knowledge and skill set to any issue.
FOOD & DAIRY
ECONOMIC IMPACT
TechHelp’s work with clients is measured for economic impact by NIST MEP. TechHelp guides companies in making productive investments in plants, products, processes and people that drive top line growth, bottom line savings and employment.
FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IMPACT 179 Idaho Firms Served 335 Jobs Created & Retained $53.4 MM Top Line Increased & Retained Sales
PROCESSING
Governments, large food producers and retailers worldwide are requiring food processors to adhere to global food safety standards. TechHelp specialists help Idaho food and dairy processors learn and implement best practices as defined by the Global Food Safety Initiative and Food Safety Modernization Act.
$10.6 MM Bottom Line
Cost Savings
$6.6 MM Investments in Improvements
WHY
TECHHELP? Not all Idaho manufactures need or can afford a full-time manufacturing specialist. TechHelp’s “extension” model ensures that specialists are available as needed to all Idaho manufacturers regardless of their size, location or financial situation. Our “no wrong door” policy guarantees that we will help each client find the best resource to meet their needs; even if that is not us!
