IEP FUNDING AWARDED

During fiscal year 1995, five CNYTDO clients were awarded Industrial Effectiveness Program (IEP) grants by New York State.

Babbitt Bearings, Inc. $9,700

D&W Diesel and Electric, Inc. $9,700

Flex-Hose Co., Inc. $9,900

Prince Tool & Die Inc. $10,000

Rollway Bearing 25,000

The Industrial Effectiveness Program (IEP) is a matching grants program made available to qualified NYS-based manufacturing firms and industry groups that have competitive problems and whose management/labor are committed to making the changes necessary for long-term viability.

IEP project assistance is available for:

* Productivity assessments--to identify problems and implement solutions for increasing productivity and competitiveness; and,

* Feasibility studies--to evaluate the potential for local buyouts by employees or management for corporate restructurings or turnarounds.