Read the stories of small manufacturers who have been helped by SBA.
SBA and our network of lenders and resource partners have assisted thousands of small manufacturers in starting, growing, and expanding their operations.
Humtown Products Uses SBA Support to Expand, Innovate, and Strengthen American Manufacturing
Ohio manufacturer used SBA financing and business support to invest in new space, expand exports, and grow into North America’s leading producer of 3D sand cores and molds.
B&B Sheet Metal Expands American Manufacturing Through an SBA MARC Loan
Fifth-generation manufacturer utilizes an SBA-backed MARC loan to launch new product lines, expand operations, and position the business for future growth.
Lyman Products Grows Connecticut Manufacturing with New Made in America Product Line
This Connecticut manufacturer has built a multi-million-dollar backlog in just three months and is working with SBA as it expands domestic production.
Portal Space Systems Uses SBIR to Develop Maneuverable, Refuelable Spacecraft
The Seattle-based startup has grown from a three-person team to about 45 employees with support from SBIR awards and partnerships with the U.S. Space Force.
Omni Tech Manufacturing Advances Made in America Pickleball Production with Innovation
Tennessee-based manufacturer is expanding USA-made production and developing sustainable products.
Spika Design & Manufacturing Advances Rural Manufacturing and Community Impact
Woman-owned Montana manufacturer was named Montana’s 2026 Small Business Persons of the Year by SBA.
Murdock Webbing Advances Domestic Manufacturing through Innovation and SBA Support
Rhode Island-based textile manufacturer is strengthening operations, workforce development, and government contracting with support from SBA resources.
Catanzaro Food Products Inc. Grows from a Kitchen Operation to a 25-Year Business
Catanzaro Food Products Inc, a Rhode Island based manufacturer of pasta sauce, cookies, and traditional Italian biscuits, is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team, Kristen and Steve Catanzaro.
Veteran-Led Manufacturing Company Scales Advanced Production with SBA Support
With SBA-backed financing and resource partners, a New York-based additive manufacturing company is creating long-term opportunities for veterans.
Better Team USA: Advancing American Outerwear Manufacturing in New Jersey
SBA’s support helped this American manufacturer strengthen their operations and expand nationally.
Vetbiz Success: What Makes SBA Support Matter Most
Ki Ho Kang, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, built his career on solving the Air Force’s most complex engineering acquisition and sustainment challenges for aircraft systems.
Veteran Grit, American Made
See how Dean Wegner Built Authentically American® with Purpose and SBA Support.
North Alabama Family-Owned Cotton Business Continues to Grow
Mark Yeager and Anna Yeager Brakefield of Red Land Farms are dedicated to bringing manufacturing back to the United States.
Veteran-Owned Small Business Scales with SBA Contracting Assistance Programs
Jeff Anderson started his business in 2018. Just six years later, ATEK Distribution has seen significant growth.
3D Print Technology Pioneer Samantha Snabes and the Makings of re:3D
Samantha Snabes is an innovator, creator, and social entrepreneur that has spent the last decade redefining the potential of 3D printing.
Solvus Global’s Journey to Commercialization Led to Infinite Expansion Possibilities
Co-Founders Aaron, Sean, and Diran – having spent 5+ years researching the world of materials processes, joined forces to solve big problems together.
Recycling Waste into Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
CT Polymers in rural Indiana gives plastic waste and scrap new life as customized compoundable thermoplastic resin, used by multiple industries to make all sorts of things – from trash cans, sump pumps, car frames, furniture, and more.