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Magazine Issue July 2023

The State of 21st Century Manufacturing

Publisher’s Letter

We’re halfway through 2023 and times are, well, interesting. There’s good news and bad news.

Active Dynamics

Making a Difference With Exhaustive Results

Active Dynamics, an OEM designer and supplier of emissions control, sound, power, thermal and fluid dynamics solutions celebrates its 65th.

Buffalo

21st Century Manufacturing Thriving in Buffalo, NY

From rustbelt to an advanced manufacturing hub, Buffalo has seen its manufacturing sector grow to $13.2B.

Georgia

Georgia Provides Ideal Recipe for Food Processing

Agriculture is Georgia’s largest industry, contributing $74 billion annually.

Lion Electric Company

Bright Bus

Lion Electric Company is a vertically integrated North American manufacturer of electric buses and urban trucks.

Panama Canal

Navigating the Dry Waters of the Panama Canal

Manufacturers should prepare now for the impacts of the Panama Canal drought on supply chains and peak season shipping.

Impacts of Weather

How Weather Disasters Impact the Supply Chain

Let's dive into the billion-dollar weather disasters disrupting supply chains across the globe and explore how organizations can respond.

Big Ass Fans

A Cool Place to Work

Big Ass Fans is the world’s largest manufacturer of HVLS fans, with an inclusive culture for employees where fun and excellence coexist.

STEM Workforce

How to Engage the Next Generation of STEM Workers

To ensure the future of STEM workforces, companies must prioritize partnerships that support education, exposure, and experience.

Summertown Metals

Building Dreams in Metal

Family-owned Summertown Metals constructs metal builds for commercial, residential and agricultural properties.

Peerless of America

Peer Into Peerless

Peerless of America is a pioneer manufacturer of aluminum tubing for refrigeration and all-aluminum and aluminum/copper heat transfer coils.

PwC Manufacturing

Strategy Gaps Drive Industrial Manufacturing M&A

In 2023, industrial manufacturers will look to M&A to fill strategic gaps and manage supply chain risk profiles.

Southland Trailer Corp.

Building People

Family-owned and vertically integrated Southland Trailer Corp. is the largest trailer manufacturing company in Canada.

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