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Magazine Issue May 2007

Out Of The Shadows

ANIPAC

Rediscovering Plastic

The last few decades have been difficult ones for Mexican plastics manufacturers but these are new times.

ABIEF

Packaging Matters

Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Embalagens Plásticas Flexíveis (ABIEF) the Flexible Packaging Association is making strides in Brazil.

Marco Roza

Survival of the Funniest

Competition, chaos, uncertainty are laughing matters for the Brazilian Executive. Marco Roza explains.

The Brazilian Tradeshow

As Brazil emerges on the global marketplace, more American companies visit São Paulo to attend key tradeshows and conferences.

Michigan Manufacturers Association

The Brainy Belt

Michigan, as the former ‘Rust Belt,’ seeks to reinvent itself and unbuckle the shackles of an old and tired industrial image.

ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board

Standards for All

ANSI-ASQ accreditation adds value to management systems.

American Pet Products Manufacturers Association

Pet Projects

Our pets are costing us a bundle - $38 million to be exact – and we are loving every minute of it.

CNIME A.C.

Manufacturing The Future

Mexico’s maquiladora industry helps to further growth in the sector.

National Association of Manufacturers

Out of The Shadows

India emerges as an economic power.

Jeffrey Sussman, Inc.

Supervising Matters

How manufacturers can hire pro-management employees.

OnPoint Consulting

Avoiding the Commitment Dip

Six ways to keep employees committed to change.

Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association

Invisible Giant

U.S. Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing is Nation’s Leading Manufacturing Sector.

Watt & Co., LLC

Under the Bright Lights

GE Pursues Excellence in White LED General Illumination.

Cesantoni SA de CV

Beauty in Innovation and Design

Born in Zacatecas, Mexico, Cesantoni has become a well-known brand when it comes to ceramic flooring design and accessories.

Viquetas y Bouedillas SA de CV

Structured Innovations

A pioneer in the pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete industry in Mexico VIBOSA offers the best options in quality and service reducing costs.

HURTH-INFER

The Cutting-Edge Tools

HURTH-INFER has become an industry leader in Brazil’s automotive sector by continuously developing new innovations for high-precision tools.

Delga

Solid Steel Growth

One of Brazil’s largest privately owned industrial conglomerates, the Delga Group produces stamped metal parts for the automotive sector.

Aerothrust Corp.

Thrust Into Growth

AeroThrust is a jet engine overhaul facility specializing in the maintenance, repair, overhaul, sale and lease of aircraft engines.

Minera Cosala SA de CV

The Silver Lining

Scorpio Mining Corporation was founded to develop high value metal projects to realize near-term production potential.

Compañia Manufacturera de Ladrillos de Monterrey (Lamosa)

Solid Networks

Grupo Lamosa, a Mexican company with more than a century of experience in the construction industry, has made significant capital investment

Freudenberg NOK

High Speed Seals

A decade ago, the newly formed Freudenberg-NOK Brasil wasn’t leading any lists. Now it’s the number one producer of hydraulic components.

Universal Express

Protecting Baggage

Universal Express seeks to revolutionize traditional domestic and international baggage transportation.

Aar-Kel Moulds Ltd.

Breaking The Mould

Ontario based Aar-Kel Moulds Ltd. is celebrating 30 years as a leading plastic mold and die cast die toolmaker.

Wheaton Brasil Group

Cosmetic Changes

Grupo Wheaton Brasil is not only 100-percent Brazilian (and proud of it), but is also Brazil’s leading manufacturer of glass packaging.

New Holland Concrete

Block Party

From architects and contractors to everyday homeowners, consumers are increasingly looking for bright colors and exciting new finishes.

Standard-Knapp

All Wrapped Up

No matter what shape the product’s in, Standard-Knapp will make the packaging easy whether the container is round or non-round.

AdelWiggins Group

Well Connected Solutions

The AdelWiggins Group is a leader in providing engineered solutions for a wide range of aerospace and equipment refueling applications.

Santa Fe Vagoes

On the Right River Track

Santa Fé Vagões hasn't even completed two years of existence but it already has a prominent role in Brazil's blossoming economy.

Hearth & Home Technologies

Where The Hearth Is

Heatilator® the industry-leading brand of manufactured fireplaces from Hearth & Home Technologies is marking its 80th anniversary this year.

Albemarle Boats

Smoothing Rough Seas

High-end boat builder Albermarle Sports Fishing Boats steers a steady course toward growth despite rough financial seas.

B. Grob do Brasil

Building Power

For the last 50 years, Grob do Brasil has placed itself among the most powerful companies focused on the production of special machines.

Grupo Kits Parana

Seating Arrangements

Kits Paraná has evolved from making washbasins to furniture and became one of the biggest local employers in the process.

Bergstrom Climate Systems

New Horizons

Climate control system manufacturer Bergstrom Inc. is keeping its cool as the demand for climate control systems in trucks heats up.

Forjas Brasileiras S/A

Forging Strong Links

The name of the company is Forjas Brasileiras S.A. Industria Metalurgica, founded in 1952 by José Adler.

Vicunha Textil

Fabricating Profits

Many North Americans may be familiar with the expression “as American as a pair of blue jeans,” but in Brazil jeans are very fashionable.

Industria Metalurgica Frum

Leading The Way

From a tiny garage-based outfit to a leader of the pack, Frum is one of Brazil’s oldest and most traditional auto parts manufacturers.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Custom Responder

David Soyka reports on how this company comes to the rescue of public and private emergency response agencies here and abroad.

Komatsu America Corp.

Earth Moving Experience

Komatsu America is a subsidiary of the second-largest manufacturer of construction, surface mining and compact construction equipment.

Mikron Infrared

Infrared Vision

Established in 1969, Mikron Infrared has evolved into a leader in the field of infrared non-contact temperature measurement.

Serfilco Ltd.

The Water Works

Serfilco, global leader in pumping and filtration systems, is ready for water duty, poised to overcome any new challenges ahead.

American Augers

World Class Drill Team

A rented garage proved far too small to contain the innovative spirit of American Augers Inc.

CooperCaixa

Primed For Packaging

Rising from the ashes of a bankrupt factory, CooperCaixa has become a market leader in Brazil’s highly competitive packaging industry.

Bardella S/A Indústrias Mecânicas

Industrial Machines

With close to a century of activity under its belt, Bardella is the oldest industrial machine and equipment company in Brazil.

Kostal Eletromecânica Ltda.

Mechtronic For People

In 27 years in the country Kostal has become associated with new, cool electronic accessories for cars. Christopher Langner reports.

B'laster Chemical Companies, Inc.

B’last It

There’s plenty to celebrate this year as B’laster Chemicals celebrates 50 years as a growing marketer of chemicals for home and auto use.

Specialty Industries

Packaged Delivery

Specialty Industries combines manufacturing and distribution capabilities to provide complete packaging solutions to fully protect content.

MWM International Motores

Engines Of Innovation

MWM International is an expert in the manufacture of automotive engines as well as part of an internationally acclaimed engine manufacturer.

Metalúrgica Riosulense SA

Ingenuity At Work

Metalúrgica Riosulense makes an array of parts for the automotive industry. Christopher Langner tells how the company has become a legend.

Desarrolladora Metropolitana Demet

Booming Builder

Desarrolladora Metropolitana Demet is a leading housing developer in Mexico City and in the State of Mexico. David Soyka reports.

Pleasurecraft Engine Group

Strong And Seaworthy

Captain’s Log, 2007: Yet again, Pleasurecraft Engine Group tops a major marine engine customer-satisfaction survey. Dan Harvey reports how t

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