MNI is the nation’s largest and oldest compiler of industrial information, providing comprehensive profiles of the nation’s nearly 400,000 manufacturers for sales, marketing, purchasing and procurement. Our industrial data is researched firsthand by real people for unparalleled accuracy and detail.
MNI data powers IndustrySelect, the industrial database for sales, marketing, recruiting and research and IndustryNet, the industrial marketplace, where industrial buyers go to find suppliers.
Whether you’re looking to advertise your products and services to manufacturers, are needing to find new suppliers, or wish to contact decision-makers in the manufacturing world, our industrial solutions are here to support your mission.
Why MNI University?

At MNI, our goal is to help your business thrive. For 110 years, we’ve been the go-to industrial source to help industrial buyers find suppliers and sellers to make new connections in the industrial world. Leveraging our expansive industrial network to bring you expert knowledge and advice on industrial marketing and manufacturing-related topics seemed the logical next step in supporting the business goals of our customers.
Launched in honor of Manufacturing Month, we’re offering free classes in everything from industrial marketing strategies to manufacturing process implementation throughout the month of October, drawing on expert advice from our connections across the industrial world.
Want to teach a class? Contact us to learn more about how you can share your knowledge and expand your network!