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Michigan: From Rust Belt to High Tech

Heinz-Kraft

Heinz-Kraft Merger Raises Questions About Supply Chain Operations

The recent announcement of the Heinz-Kraft merger has many of us wondering how two giant companies can smoothly transition into one entity

Assurance

5 Types of Cyber Liabilities for Manufacturers

There are a variety of cyber liabilities that aren’t covered by commercial general liability policies for manufacturers. Assurance CEO, Tony

Ultrapan

Passing the Taste Test

One of Brazil's most innovative soft drinks producers is revolutionizing the market with new sodas and juices, planning and packaging. With

Michigan Manufacturing

How Employment Rebounded in Michigan

Job Growth in Michigan Puts the Mitten on the Map as Unemployment Drops to its Lowest in More than a Decade.

HSBC

U.S. Middle-Market Manufacturing Sector Evolves

Middle market manufacturers help drive the U.S. economy and have been an important part of the economic recovery over the past few years.

Palmetto Railways

Tracking

Serving a number of different industries, Palmetto Railways is a Charleston-based short line railroad company.

Southern Comfort

Genuine Spirit

Southern Comfort is an American legacy whose liqueurs have been enjoyed by millions around the world for over 140 years. Now, in 2015, the c

IGB Automotive

Deep Seat-ed Success

IGB Automotive, a division of I.G. Bauerhin, has been delivering cutting-edge seating solutions to the global automotive industry since 1976

Kalyn Siebert

Dealer’s Choice

Kalyn Siebert, a subsidiary of EnTrans International, is a world-class manufacturer of the highest quality heavy duty trailers and integrate

Kelk

Sensor Perfect

Sixty years ago, in 1953, George Kelk was an engineer in Toronto working for a notable aerospace company called Avro Airplanes. His job was

HYDMECH

Global Saw

HYDMECH is a globally renowned manufacturer and supplier of metal band and cold saw technology and solutions. Focusing on the synergy of inn

Carlson Engineering Composite

Engineering Quality

2015 marks the 75th anniversary of Carlson Engineered Composites, and the 30th year since their current chairman, Neil Carlson, decided to s

Hirschvogel

Driving Solutions

Looking around the world, in nearly every vehicle are high-strength automotive parts on board that have been designed, developed, and produc

Ceramica Carmelo Fior

Something to Tile About

One of the largest manufacturers of ceramic floor and wall tiles in Brazil - and the world - Carmelo Fior Ceramics is committed to producing

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