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Magazine Issue April 2013

Re-shoring: A Long Difficult Voyage Home

Mixed Bag: Optimism Coupled with Caution

North American CFOs are optimistic about the remaining 2013. Still, uncertainty commingles with confidence. What are the fears that restrain

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

US Legislators Need to Embrace Manufacturers’ Growth Agenda

The manufacturing sector – not the largest in the US, but the most powerful – faces challenges as it strengthens a troubled nation.

West Monroe Partners

Data: How will it Figure into the Manufacturing Equation?

The question can’t be easily answered, because data issues aren’t monolithic; rather, there are numerous smaller data problems that constant

Usina Estiva

How is Estiva Setting an Example?

In an industry immediately associated with Brazil, one of its most solid and committed sugar and ethanol plants is raising the level of indu

Wall Colmonoy

Wall Colmonoy – Rising to New Levels

How does it uplift itself? – By upholding its 75-year tradition of innovation and excellence.

Continental Structural Plastics

What’s Automotive Industry’s Best Kept Secrets?

It’s the Michigan-based Continental Structural Plastics Inc., reports Dan Harvey, about this innovative and adaptive composites manufacturer

A.T. Kearney

Re-shoring: A Long Difficult Voyage Home

U.S. Manufacturers realize they’ve lost the edge on global competitiveness – due in large part to off-shoring. Now they’d like to regain a l

Tri-State Gunite

Tri-State Gunite Pool its Considerable Resources?

That’s easy – the New York-state headquartered business focuses on pools. We’re talking about the backyard variety. What’s the harder

Tangara Foods

How is Tangará Bringing a Better Blend to Brazil?

One of Brazil’s biggest dairy producers imports important foodstuffs, increasing the blend of products available and broadening the domestic

AR Metallizing

Shiny Happy Product Everywhere

The 1991 R.E.M. song (“Shiny Happy People”) could be referring to the product that AR Metallizing provides. Indeed, the Massachusetts compan

Ontario Drive & Gear

How Does Ontario Drive & Gear Tackle Tough Terrain?

Ontario Drive & Gear have earned a place in a field heavily populated by some of the top names in the utility vehicle business.

Southern Weaving

What’s the Best Way to Weave a Tapestry of Success?

Answer: Through reinventing the hand loom – as demonstrated by Southern Weaving Company. Reinvention translates into unrelenting innovation,

STX

How is STX Recovering from the Storm?

Global shipping giant STX invests $150 million in new Brazilian shipyard and plans to double production. Reuben Ford investigates.

Andrade Mendonça

How Has Andrade Mendonça Remained One Step Ahead?

Look to building in Brazil. This construction giant has survived challenges and emerged as one of the country’s most respected and trusted c

COMIGO

How is COMIGO Committing to Greater Co-operation?

Brazil’s fourth biggest agricultural cooperative is constantly investing in infrastructure and market innovation. Reuben Ford analyzes the r

Jumil

Why is Jumil Taking a Precise Direction?

Look to precision tools. This Brazilian market leader introduces pioneering technology, changing the direction of modern agriculture. Reuben

Magnetation

Highly Magnetized

Capabilities and Customers = magnetic attraction. Iron resources transform into gold for this Minnesota-headquartered company. Lorie Greensp

Acme Foundry

Modern Alchemy: How Does Acme Turn Iron into Gold?

Acme Foundry specializes in high-quality grey iron castings, a focus that has made this Kansas-based company enormously successful. Dan Harv

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