The Alabama Technology Network of the Alabama Community College System links two-year colleges, The University of Alabama System, Auburn University and the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama together to solve the needs of the state's existing manufacturing industry. This link allows Alabama manufacturers to "make things better in their business." As Alabama's Affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership, our employees are able to provide services through a variety of training options and methods. Whether it’s through Lean manufacturing training, quality services training, continual improvement methods, environmental health and safety training, industrial maintenance training, or one of the many other services we offer to Alabama manufacturers, our team of experts can meet local needs and provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. ATN’s sites are strategically located throughout the state to provide local points of contact in order to train Alabama manufacturers in need of assistance.