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Magazine Issue October 2013

Conflict Minerals Manufacturers Face Looming Federal Deadline

Havlik Gear

Shifting into High Gear

The family operated Havlik companies have been into gear manufacturing for more than a century. It all started in Europe, but the organizati

Locar

How Does Locar Lighten the Load?

One of Latin America's biggest companies in the field of load lifting and special transportation increases its fleet of inter-modal transpor

U.S. Manufacturing Corp.

Truck Drivers

U.S. Manufacturing Corp. delivers a proprietary cold extrusion process in the production of shafts and axle housings and other parts for For

Ohio

A High-Tech, New-Look Rust Belt

Congressman Tim Ryan, who represents Ohio’s 13th district, is a lifetime resident of the nation’s Rust Belt, where manufacturing, even after

Maintenance Crisis

In Dire Need of Maintenance

Manufacturing’s ongoing skills gap, plus its overall neglect in regards to keeping with the times and proper maintenance procedures, have de

Plásticos Pisani SA

How Pisani Expanding Plastics?

Latin America's biggest manufacturer of plastic crates, boxes and parts researches its markets constantly to expand applications and maximiz

Chicago Blower

Moving Air

Chicago Blower is one company that knows hot air – and cool air – as a matter of fact, any sort of air. Based in Michigan, its number one ex

Método Engenharia

At the Vanguard of Construction

Revolutionizing building in Brazil, this innovative construction company invests in introducing new methods to a booming industry. Reuben Fo

Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos S.A.

How is Viracopos Taking Off?

This Brazilian airport undergoes extensive investment as it prepares to become the biggest and best equipped in Latin America. Reuben Ford d

Advance Machine & Engineering Company

Engineering the Best Solutions

Advance Machine & Engineering Company has maintained a solid reputation for innovative design and manufacturing of high-precision produc

Mazak Optonics Corporation

How Does Mazak Shine a Light on Innovative Fabrication Equipment?

Mazak Optonics Corporation is the leading North American supplier of laser cutting systems used for precision fabrication.

Vilma Group

After 80 Years of Making Pasta, Why Vilma Diversify?

Michael Sommers takes a look at how one of Brazil’s most traditional manufacturers of pasta is applying its reputed brand name – and experti

Dodd-Frank Act

Fast Approaching

Next May marks a big month for many manufacturers: That’s the deadline for companies to reveal whether they’re using minerals that help fund

Whitehall Industries

How Does Whitehall Industries Manage Exponential Growth?

Whitehall Industries switched gears from manufacturing precision components for the copier industry to becoming a precision aluminum extrusi

DAA Draexlmaier

How Does Draexlmaier Harness a Unique Market?

DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC designs and manufactures custom wiring harness systems and exclusive interiors for the luxury car

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