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Magazine Issue December 2006

An Escalating Crisis

Port of Huntsville

Port of Plenty

Unprecedented expansion makes Port of Huntsville a big player both internationally and domestically.

Petroleum Equipment Association

Fuel For The Future

The Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) represents global manufacturers that handle every aspect of the equipment for a service station.

CAFTA

Trading Partners

CAFTA is set to open doors for U.S. manufacturers as well as bolster economic and political freedoms in Central America.

DDI Asia

East Meets West

China manufacturing plants adopting western policies.

American Apparal & Footwear Association

Dressing The World

The American Apparel and Footwear Association leads the way in helping manufacturers find new ways to keep us all stylish.

Barry Group, Inc

Make A Difference

Strategic planning differentiates manufacturers.

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

An Escalating Crisis

NAM study shows escalating cost of doing business in U.S.

Walmart

Environmental Frontiers

Waste, energy and pollution top the Agenda as Wal-Mart strengthens its position as a 21st century leader.

Crescent Fund

Positive Flow

What kind of financing does your company need?

BRASIL & MOVIMENTO S.A.

The Brazilian Move

BRASIL & MOVIMENTO S.A. has become one of the most successful companies in the Brazilian bicycle and motorcycle market. Tito Flores tells u

HunterDouglas Chile

Blind- Sided

A Chilean subsidiary of the world’s market leader in window coverings and architectural products develops its own alternatives to respond to

Forjafrio LTDA

Infrastructures

Forjafrio Ltda. is the foremost independent company in the production of piston pins and ring rolling in Brazil. In business since 1958, thi

Grupo Ragasa

Bounty Beans

Once considered a standard product soybean oil is competing at a premium level due to the innovation and technology applied by Grupo Ragasa.

Hi Tech Electronic Displays, Inc

Bright Idea

Hi Tech Electronic Displays has been designing and manufacturing quality LED advertising signage since 1984, with over 25,000 installations.

Setra Systems

Pressure Zone

Forty years ago, two engineering professors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed a revolutionary product.

CINSA

Right To The Table

In a competitive market, CINSA took advantage of a global opening to export its already successful line of products manufactured in Mexico.

Murray Feiss Imports LLC

Big City Bright Lights

The Rise of Murray Feiss Imports, a leading producer of decorative lighting products, proves that dreams can come true.

Rio Sul

Jeans To Order

While dozens of Mexican textile companies have closed down, Rio Sul has become the leader in manufacturing denim jeans for leading labels. Susana Baumann reports on how the company succeeded against all odds.

Muebles Boal

High End Luxury

An innovative Mexican company that has carved its niche in the international furniture market is now looking to expand its operations. Muebles Boal targets a jet-set audience with taste and style. Susana Baumann reports.

Nebraska Boiler

Slow Burn

Nebraska Boiler has grown in 85 years from a home-grown boiler company in Lincoln. Neb., to a global supplier of packaged boilers.

Plascar

Interior Motives

Plascar, a Brazilian auto interior manufacturer expects a makeover and a takeover will lead to new international heights.

Denso Brasil

In The Drivers Seat

With a quarter century of on-site experience, the first Brazilian affiliate of automotive giant, Denso Japan finds a successful balance.

Coates International LTD

Engines of The Future

A small New Jersey company has been hosting visits from professors, doctors and engineers as well as the big three auto manufacturers. Why?

New Standards Corporation

High Standards

When companies want to bring complex product concepts to life, they turn to New Standard Corporation. Dan Harvey reports.

Sandvik Materials Technology

Steel Shapes

Sandvik Materials Technology is a global manufacturer of high technology stainless steels, special alloys and high-performance materials.

SMS Demag

Strength of Steel

SMS Demag Ltd., North American leader in the metallurgy industry, keeps strong ties on the home front while taking business global.

Paulo Products

Heated Business

Paulo Products has been in the heat-treating industry since 1943 and has become a distinctive company for its diverse capabilities.

Amthor

Think Tanks

For four generations the Amthor family has run the company that bears its name, leading in the construction and distribution business.

Cirrus Design Corporation

Feel The Freedom

Think flying is too complicated to learn and too expensive? Think again. Cirrus makes a customers’ dream of flying for business a reality.

Atlas Copco

Securely Fastened

Within the realm of industrial tool production, Atlas Copco is leading the way in industrial fastening equipment.

AVL

Test Vehicle

AVL develops vehicle powertrain systems with internal combustion engines and associated instrumentation, test and simulation systems.

Medtronic

For Life

A company taking full advantage of the NAFTA agreement lives up to the technological excellence of its parent corporation.

Marmoles El Paso

Rock Solid Competition

Once a preferred decorative material, natural stone is making a big come back and Mármoles El Paso is ready for the challenge.

Vitromex

A World Of Style

With 40 years dedicated to products that satisfy its consumers in their everyday lives, Vitromex is a leading brand name in North America.

Grupo Corvi

Super Markets

One of the largest groceries distributors in Mexico with national coverage, Grupo Corvi is undergoing a corporate restructuring.

Grupo Michel-Salver

Happy Snacking

A visionary and dynamic Mexican company, Grupo Michel-Salver has expanded into multiple business divisions in four continents.

Hagie Manufacturing Co.

Heartland Innovation

Hagie Manufacturing is an American success story born from the mind of an innovative Iowa farmer nearly 60 years ago. William Bunch reports.

Cherry Hill Construction

Building Bridges

Cherry Hill Construction has made its market in the construction industry through its involvement in numerous construction projects.

MANN+HUMMEL Brasil Ltda

Filter Experts

MANN+HUMMEL develops, produces and sells innovative solutions for air filter systems, intake manifold systems and liquid filter systems.

K&L Microwave

Riding The Wave

K&L Microwave has a talent for finding growth markets, from telecommunications abroad to commercial opportunities at home.

Mexichem

The Cornerstone of Construction

With over 50 years’ experience in the Mexican chemical and petrochemical markets, Mexichem has become a leader in Latin America.

CorrPro

Corrosion Busters

CorrPro has led in the development of technology to fight corrosion. Lorie Greenspan reports on their commitment to corrosion protection.

Elster Electricity

Create Currents

Boasting a century’s worth of experience, Elster Electricity LLC develops the most innovative metering solutions available on the market.

Turbine Generator Maintenance Inc.

Keeping Generators Online

Quality, service, and integrity have made Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inc. the OEM alternative for turbine and generator maintenance.

Accellent Orthopaedics

Joint Venture

Accellent Orthopaedics is a division of Accellent, a contract medical device manufacturer that also specializes in endoscopy and cardiology.

Aluminum Line

Aluminum Allies

For over 35 years, Aluminum Line Products Company has supplied the commercial transportation industry with a wide range of aluminum.

Moore Tool

Moore Tool – A Connecticut Company

Moore Tool has always been ahead of the curve, establishing a reputation for precision tools all the way back to the 1920s.

BRASCABOS

Electrical Connections

BRASCABOS is the leader in harnesses for electrical appliances in Brazil, developing and manufacturing electrical and electronic components.

Cincinnati Sub-Zero

Icy Hot

This is One hot company that knows how to keep its cool. When temperature control is the goal, from keeping a premature infant warm to quic

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