A Past with A Future
Chattanooga, Tennessee is at the heart of what it means to be a world-class manufacturer. Here is where regional manufacturing got its start and here is where the industry continues to thrive.
Chattanooga, Tennessee is at the heart of what it means to be a world-class manufacturer. Here is where regional manufacturing got its start and here is where the industry continues to thrive.
The trade show industry is flourishing with more technology, and more ways to draw in prospective customers – all with the help of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association.
The Brazilian Machinery Builders’ Association supports and provides numerous services for the 4,000 manufacturers it represents throughout the country.
Chemical Cost & Supply Pressures Are Weakening U.S. Manufacturing.
Brazil’s foundry sector gets a huge boost from the constant attention of ABIFA – the Brazilian Foundry Association.
Manufacturers Raise Bar on Plan Design in Quest for Top Talent
NASA’s Innovative Partnerships Program Matches Technology Needs with Technology Capabilities.
The Mexican steel industry is seeing technical advances, continued consolidation, and increased productivity. Yet unfair Chinese competition and unhelpful national energy policies threaten to hurt the industry’s competitiveness.
Central and South American Trade Pacts; Panama Canal Expansion Connect the U.S. To More Trade Opportunities
Increasing employee morale and producing entails making drastic changes.
Celebrating its 30-year anniversary this year, Aeroservicios Especializados S.A. de C.V. remembers the past and looks to the future. Peter Krupa reports on how this helicopter service provider went from a single bird to number one.
Conestoga Cold Storage provides 22.5 million cubic feet (and rising) of highly automated cold storage for major food producers. The company provides a full range of services from blast freezing to warehousing to distribution. David Soyka tells a chilling story…
Taconic is a company whose materials are everywhere. A leader in the production of advanced engineered composite materials, Taconic has been able to grow through continued innovation.
With an investment of $500 in the last year, Deacero is positioning itself to increase its presence in the American market. A 100 percent Mexican owned group, Deacero’s steady transformation and growth serves Mexico’s needs and 20 other countries’ in…
International engineering giant ABB extended its robotics division to Mexico in 1996 to serve the automotive industry that sprung up there with the passage of NAFTA. With thousands of its robots operating in the country today, Peter Krupa reports on…
“We make it well, so that we only have to make it once.” This is the motto of Joalmi, a major Brazilian manufacturer of custom-made tools for stamping as well as a specialist in cutting, bending and deep drawing of…
Pioneer by nature, the octogenarian-to-be Mangels created the first Steel Service Center in Latin America 40 years ago and introduced anti-corrosive methods to the Brazilian market. Today, the company remains a manufacturing leader in steel, wheels, cylinders and galvanizing. Gisele…
Locweld Inc. specializes in electric transmission towers and serves all utilities in North America. In recent years, the company has positioned itself as a leader in its industry by tackling some of the largest and most complex projects on the…
Budget Waste, Inc. is on high growth trajectory to be the leading single-source provider of comprehensive waste disposal and recycling services in western Canada. David Soyka reports on how this company isn’t wasting time expanding its commercial, industrial, construction, homebuilding,…
Handgun manufacturer Cobra Enterprises of Utah Inc. believes that personal protection is more than just prudent; it’s essential. Therefore, the Salt Lake City-based company manufactures small, concealable weapons for the “average Joe.” Dan Harvey reports how the company serves its…
Brazilian paper manufacturer, INPA, spent almost two decades selling its products to others before it decided to start making corrugated cardboard boxes – and, in the process, become its own supplier. Michael Sommers finds out how completely verticalizing its operations…
The Delta Group has been through many of Mexico’s ups and downs, but now with a steady economy and a booming construction market, this concrete pourer is ready to boom too. Peter Krupa reports.
Albras Aluminio Brasileiro delivers prompt quality in every 22 Kg aluminum bar that is sold all over the world. Gisele Ribeiro reports on how this Brazilian company has provided a lighter and yet stronger structure in people’s lives since 1985.
Brazil is one of the world’s top potential spenders. Munitions manufacturer IMBEL maintains a piece of this market while targeting exports and civil markets for its firearms and training services. Christopher Van Buren takes aim at this company’s double-barreled marketing…
U.S. owned and operated ElDorado National is the largest volume producer of commercial buses offering the widest array of selections – over 40 different models – in North America. David Soyka reports on what’s driving this company’s success.
You'll feel safer when you read all that goes into the design and production of emergency support vehicles in the U.S. Barbara Kram talks to the industry leader.
The Tippmann Group, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Ind. includes Interstate Warehousing Inc., which specializes in warehousing refrigerated and frozen food; and Tippmann Construction Incorporated, which builds state-of-the-art facilities for food storage. Barbara Kram reports on the company's ownership, operation, construction…
As aluminum continues to be the metal of modern culture, CBA aims to serve the market with its massive mining, refining and production capabilities an integrated approach that few companies can match. Christopher Van Buren reveals the metal of this…
Using the most modern sugar mills in Mexico, every year Piasa Group churns out 440,000 of some of the highest-quality refined sugar in the world. Peter Krupa reports on Piasa’s plans to stay vital once the market is opened to…
With a vast amount of experience in a wide variety of heavy construction projects, the onshore construction division of the Protexa Group is picking up momentum both at home and abroad. Peter Krupa reports on the family-owned operation.
For more than a century, Concretos Cruz Azul has taken the lead in the production of ready-mix concrete products. Jorge Fernando Garretón reports on how this company has grown to be a preferred supplier in the Mexican construction industry.
In the early days, Protexa used to buy asphalt from Mexico’s state oil company, Pemex. But now the tables have turned, and Protexa supplies Pemex with a range of services. Peter Krupa reports on Protexa’s success there, and the future…
Sargent Aerospace Canada is flying high over Montreal, a competitive aerospace industry hotbed, where businesses jostle for position. Dan Harvey reports how Sargent is rising above the fray with its corporate connections, superior machining capabilities, and strong focus on quality…
IUSA is a recognized brand name in electrical, gas and plumbing systems, and a leading manufacturer of copper pipes and electric wiring. Susana Baumann looks into the profile of a company that has lightened up thousands of homes in Mexico…
In Brazil, building or remodeling your kitchen or bathroom will likely mean coming into contact with Astra’s multitude of accessories, accents, and building supplies. From toilet seat covers to bathtubs, Astra’s products serve the market on many levels, as Christopher…
All Metals & Forge, LLC is an e-added-value service provider offering a unique combination of steel service center, forge facility, custom melt operation, custom bar producer and information services. David Soyka gets the latest download on how this company is…
ND Industries® has the market tightly in its grasp in the provision of state-of-the-art fastening and sealing systems. Spawned from a heritage of entrepreneurship the company is poised to tap into more applications for its products.
With the baby boomer set aging and the American family looking for new vacation options, Ameri-Camp seized the opportunity by offering a quality product respected by dealers and consumers alike and established a reputation in the RV market in just…
The brands that make up Airborne Systems, the industry leader in parachutes, practically invented the art of parachuting in the early 20th century, and now the firm is blazing a high-tech trail for a new century. William Bunch tells how…
Those announcements you hear on a New York subway platform, as well as the security cameras and other security systems, are more than likely the result of an innovative firm called Casey Systems. William Bunch tells how a Long Island-based…
Continually re-defining itself over the years has helped A. Yoshii Engenharia adapt to volatile market conditions and offer its clients stability and security in unstable times. Christopher Van Buren tells how this commercial and residential builder has become one of…
For 20 years, Silgan Plastics Corporation has helped its clients develop packaging concepts that compel consumers to pull products off of the store shelf.
FEECO International provides a range of customized engineering, equipment manufacturing and construction services for the power/utility, paper, fertilizer, chemical processing, mining and other related industries around the world. David Soyka reports on synergies developed from over a half century of…
Midwest Products Group is a parent company for several companies that make and distribute concrete block, segmental retaining walls, pavers, brick, stone & other masonry and landscape products. Lorie Greenspan ventures out to see how this company distinguishes itself on…
The markets for imported marble and granite differ greatly between the United States and Europe, but Brazil’s Marbrasa manages to serve both exotic and classic tastes, while always banking on timeless styles. Today, the company is poised for the next…
When farmer Joe Anderson designed a modified tub grinder to meet his own agricultural needs, he set in motion the birth and robust growth of DuraTech Industries. From that one innovation, the North Dakota-based company developed a full line of…
Even though it had 80 years of experience in the Mexican paint market, in a way Pinturas Optimus is just getting started. Mexico is experiencing a boom in construction, and paint manufacturers like Optimus are riding a wave like no…
Hercules SLR provides creative and safe material handling solutions for a range of industries across Canada. David Soyka reports on this uplifting approach not only to solve issues safely, but also to save customers money and increase operational efficiencies.
JATCO Ltd, a Nissan affiliate, launched its Mexican arm and its first plant outside Japan – in 2003. Since then, JMEX, as the new company is called, has been a prime producer of the unique Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Lori…
A company that started 24 years ago with the sale of one shipping container has grown into a major U.S. defense contractor. William Bunch tells how New Jersey-based Sea Box, Inc., became a Pentagon powerhouse.
On the Move, Inc. is the fourth largest truck rental company in the U.S., offering customers a unique ability to brand their vehicles to serve as highly visible, mobile advertisements.
Meet Pete Jadwinski, Vice President of Sales at America in Motion (AIM) a company producing all-in-one materials handling solutions deploying custom-built Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). We discuss the history of the company founded by innovator Tommy Hessler and learn how mobile automation is the future of optimizing workflows and improving working conditions.