IT and Cybersecurity Built for Manufacturers
Standards-based managed IT that keeps your production running, your data secure, and your compliance current — with one predictable monthly cost. Serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan manufacturers for over 25 years.
We Understand What Keeps You Up at Night
Manufacturing isn’t like other industries. Your IT challenges are tied to production uptime, physical systems, and regulatory requirements that most IT companies don’t understand.
Ransomware Targets Manufacturers First
Manufacturing is the #1 most-attacked industry for ransomware. A single incident can shut down production lines and cost hundreds of thousands in lost revenue. We build security into every layer of your environment — it’s not optional, and it’s not an add-on.
OT and IT Don’t Always Play Nice
Your CNC machines, PLCs, and shop floor systems weren’t designed with cybersecurity in mind. We understand the boundaries between operational technology and information technology — and how to protect both without disrupting production.
Compliance Requirements Keep Growing
Whether it’s CMMC for defense contracts, customer security questionnaires, or cyber insurance requirements, the compliance burden on manufacturers is increasing every year. We help you build and maintain the documentation and controls you need.
Downtime Means Missed Shipments
When your systems go down, the shop floor stops. Missed shipments, late penalties, and unhappy customers follow. Our proactive monitoring catches problems before they reach your production line — and when something does happen, we respond in minutes, not hours.
Your “IT Person” Wears Too Many Hats
Many manufacturers rely on one person who manages IT alongside other responsibilities. When that person leaves, gets overwhelmed, or just doesn’t have the cybersecurity expertise required today — you’re exposed. We become the team behind your team.
IT Costs Feel Unpredictable
Break-fix IT means surprise invoices every time something goes wrong. Our all-inclusive managed services model gives you one predictable monthly cost that covers monitoring, security, support, and strategic planning — no surprises.
Standards-Based IT.
Not “Good Enough” IT.
Most MSPs offer tiered packages where security is an add-on you can skip. We don’t work that way. Every CNWR client gets a standards-based security foundation built in from day one — because in manufacturing, the cost of a breach isn’t just data loss, it’s production loss.
✓ Security Is Never Optional
We don’t let clients opt out of protection. MFA, endpoint security, backup verification, and monitoring are included in every engagement.
✓ Assessment Before Onboarding
We start every relationship with a thorough assessment of your environment. No guessing, no assumptions — just a clear picture of where you stand and a roadmap for where you need to be.
✓ We Support Most Everything
Your ERP, your shipping systems, your line-of-business applications, your network, your phones — we handle it all. No finger-pointing between vendors.
✓ JCDC Member & GTIA Cybersecurity Award
We’re a member of CISA’s Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative and recipient of the GTIA Cybersecurity Leadership Award — recognition that our security approach isn’t just talk.
Everyone on Your Team Benefits
IT decisions in manufacturing involve more than one person. Here’s how CNWR helps each member of your team.
Focus on Growth, Not IT Fires
Your technology should enable growth, not create emergencies. We give you the IT foundation that lets you run your business — not your network.
One Predictable Monthly Cost
Replace reactive break-fix invoices with a single, predictable IT spend. Our standards-based approach also reduces the risk of costly security incidents and compliance penalties.
Uptime That Keeps Production Moving
We understand that downtime means missed shipments. Our proactive monitoring catches problems before they stop your production line — and we respond in minutes when it matters.
A Team Behind Your Team
We become an extension of your capabilities — handling the day-to-day monitoring, patching, and ticket queue so you can focus on the strategic projects that move the business forward.
How We Helped a Local Manufacturer Get Secure
The Challenge: A precision manufacturing company with 55 employees had relied on a single internal IT person for years. When that person left, they discovered outdated systems, no documented passwords, gaps in their backups, and zero cybersecurity monitoring. A key customer was also asking them to complete a security assessment to continue the relationship.
What We Did: We started with a comprehensive assessment that gave the ownership team a clear picture of their risk. Within 72 hours of onboarding, we had monitoring deployed, critical patches applied, MFA enabled, and backups verified. Over the following 90 days, we modernized their infrastructure, implemented standards-based security controls, and helped them pass their customer’s security review.
“We didn’t realize how exposed we were until CNWR showed us. Now we sleep better at night knowing someone is actually watching our systems.” — [Name], [Title], [Company]
Every Engagement Starts with an Assessment
We don’t guess. Before we propose a solution, we do the work to understand your environment, your risks, and your goals. Our assessment gives you a clear, honest picture of where you stand — whether or not you choose to work with us afterward.
Assessments are an investment, not a free lead-gen tactic. This is real engineering work performed by senior technicians. The assessment fee can be credited toward managed services if you choose to move forward.
What to Expect
Schedule a Conversation
A 15-minute call to understand your situation and determine if an assessment is the right next step.
On-Site & Remote Assessment
Our senior engineers evaluate your network, security posture, infrastructure, and line-of-business applications.
Findings & Roadmap Presentation
You receive a detailed findings report with prioritized recommendations and a clear technology roadmap — no jargon, no scare tactics.
Your Decision
You decide what happens next. No pressure. The assessment stands on its own as valuable work, even if you don’t engage us for ongoing services.
Manufacturing Sub-Industries We Serve
We’ve worked with manufacturers of all types across Northwest Ohio. Here are some of the verticals where we have deep experience.
Precision & CNC Machining
IT support that understands the relationship between your machine controllers, ERP systems, and office network.
Coming soonFood & Beverage Manufacturing
Compliance-ready IT for FDA-regulated environments with temperature monitoring, traceability, and secure data handling.
Coming soonCommon Questions from Manufacturers
We already have an IT guy. Why would we need CNWR?
Great — we work alongside internal IT teams all the time through our Co-Managed model. We handle the monitoring, security stack, and vendor management so your IT person can focus on the projects that matter most. And if your IT person leaves, you’re not starting from zero — because we already know your environment.
Your pricing seems higher than other IT companies we’ve talked to
It probably is — because we include cybersecurity, backup verification, 24/7 monitoring, and strategic planning in every engagement. Other providers quote a lower base price, then charge extra for security tools, after-hours support, and project work. When you compare apples to apples, our all-inclusive model is typically comparable or lower in total cost — with far less risk.
We’re a small shop. Are we too small for managed IT?
We work with manufacturers as small as 15 users. In fact, smaller companies often get the most value because you can’t afford a full-time IT team — but you still face the same cyber threats as larger firms. Our sweet spot is companies with 15 to 150 users.
How fast do you respond when something goes down?
We have a firefighter mentality — it’s one of our core values. For critical production-impacting issues, our average response time is under 15 minutes. We also aim to prevent those emergencies in the first place through proactive monitoring that catches problems before they reach your shop floor.
Do you help with CMMC and compliance requirements?
Yes. We help manufacturers build and maintain the technical controls, documentation, and processes needed for CMMC compliance, customer security audits, and cyber insurance requirements. Our assessment is a great first step to understand where you stand against these frameworks.
Why do you charge for assessments instead of offering them free?
Because a real assessment is real engineering work — not a sales pitch disguised as a freebie. Our assessments are performed by senior technicians, not salespeople. You get honest findings and a genuine roadmap. If you choose to move forward with managed services, we credit the assessment fee toward your first months of service.
Ready to See Where You Stand?
Start with a 15-minute conversation. No sales pitch — just an honest discussion about your IT environment and whether an assessment makes sense.