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National Institute of Standards and Technology
New Manufacturing Extension Centers Planned for Arizona and Rhode Island
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership has awarded cooperative agreements to the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of Rhode Island Research Foundation to serve small and mid-size manufacturers in their respected states.
Arizona will get $1 million from the NIST and Rhode Island will get $750,000 to serve small and mid-size manufacturers statewide. Both figures represent about half of each center’s operating budget for the first year.
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Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium
What are the Biggest Challenges for Supply Chains? A Recent Survey Sheds Light.
Rising costs, implementing new software and technology, hiring qualified employees, and concerns in regards to the still unstable economy are among the top challenges shared among supply chain executives, according to a new report by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium.
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Laborers’ International Union of North America
More Energy Investment, New Energy Policy Needed
Yes, it is rare when politicians, corporations, and union leaders see eye to eye on key economical and environmental issues, but they certainly do now, at least in The Great Lakes State.
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AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 30.4 Percent in March
New orders of machine tools and related equipment rose 30.4 percent in March and 3.2 percent in comparison to the same time last year, officials say.
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Light-Craft Leader
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has a rich history of creativity – from the founder’s basement emerged a global enterprise. From there, design innovation led it to become a world leader in the light helicopter aircraft market, reports Dan Harvey.
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How is COMIGO Committing to Greater Co-operation?
COMIGO
Brazil’s fourth biggest agricultural cooperative is constantly investing in infrastructure and market innovation. Reuben Ford analyzes the results.
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What’s One of the Automotive Industry’s Best Kept Secrets?
Continental Structural Plastics
It’s the Michigan-based Continental Structural Plastics Inc., reports Dan Harvey, about this innovative and adaptive composites manufacturer. Expect to see a higher profile for this ever-evolving enterprise.
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M&A Provides Growth Catalyst for Chemical Industry in 2013
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL)
The global chemical industry is experiencing a portfolio realignment putting increased pressure on companies to find new growth markets, according to a new report from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited's (DTTL) Global Manufacturing Industry group.
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Engineering, Construction and Services Companies Deliver Stellar Shareholder Returns
The Boston Consulting Group
The engineering, construction, and services (ECS) industry has rewarded shareholders handsomely throughout the last decade, delivering almost 16 percent annual total shareholder returns (TSRs) on a weighted average basis, according to a recent survey conducted by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
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The New Tyson: Successfully Meeting Consumer Needs, Industry Issues, and Internal Challenges
Tyson Foods Inc.
Sustainable, forward directed, fiscally intelligent, and consumer and animal friendly – Tyson Foods Inc. represents the quintessential 21st century food producer, as recent reports indicate. Plus, as it endeavors to feed the global neighborhood, it makes sure its own house is in order.
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Steel: The Material Answer to Future Fuel Economy Needs?
Steel Market Development Institute
That’s what an industry CEO believes – and that belief is bolstered by a multi-million dollar project.
The 54.5 mpg mandate, slated for 2025, looms over automakers heads like the Sword of Damocles. But steel is the material that will help automakers achieve the future fuel economy requirements.
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From the Ground Up
MacLean Engineering
MacLean Engineering offers support where it’s needed: from the ground up. Manufacturing world-class machinery for miners in Canada as well as across the globe, the company’s equipment has become synonymous with the operations it performs. Lorie Greenspan heads into the field to discover why MacLean’s advantage is bolt-on.
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How is Tangará Bringing a Better Blend to Brazil?
Tangara Foods
One of Brazil’s biggest dairy producers imports important foodstuffs, increasing the blend of products available and broadening the domestic market. Reuben Ford takes a taste of Tangará.
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How Did Blue Giant Become a Material Handling Colossus?
Blue Giant Equipment Corporation
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, Blue Giant Equipment Corporation makes its customers’ operations hum by offering the best loading dock and material handling equipment. Lorie Greenspan describes how it keeps on top of trends by innovating and engineering new, more efficient products.
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Highly Magnetized
Magnetation
Capabilities and Customers = magnetic attraction. Iron resources transform into gold for this Minnesota-headquartered company. Lorie Greenspan describes the modern alchemy.
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How is STX Recovering from the Storm?
STX
Global shipping giant STX invests $150 million in new Brazilian shipyard and plans to double production. Reuben Ford investigates.
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