June 2008 FDQ - Industry Today - Leader in Manufacturing & Industry News

Magazine Issue June 2008 FDQ

Golden Harvest

American Beverage Association

Keeping Thirst Alive

The American Beverage Association serves up a range of programs and services to represent the industry on its many issues and policies.

Peapod, LLC

Two Peas in a Pod

It’s an expression often used to describe how well two items go together; in the case of online grocer Peapod, ‘two peas in a pod’ represents two brothers, Andrew and Thomas Parkinson, and how well their idea for online grocery…

American Association of Meat Processors

The Meat of It

The American Association of Meat Processors is weathering an intense regulatory environment as its members attempt to keep their edges sharp enough to provide the American public with its most popular protein.

American Bakers Association

Baking Ingredients

The American Bakers Association is the national trade association of bakers and their suppliers, representing the most innovative and tasty baked goods that satisfy the changing and demanding palate of the consumer.

USDA

A Spark of Progress

70 years ago, electricity changed agriculture forever; today, farms return the favor with homegrown energy

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Friend of the Farmer

Wal-Mart’s ‘Salute to America’s Farmers’ program highlights farmers throughout the U.S.

Produce Marketing Association

Producing Attention

Fruits and vegetables are getting new respect on supermarket shelves, with the help of the Produce Marketing Association.

MarketResearch.com

Spicy Appetites

Globalization Heats Up Spice Market.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.

Harvesting Productivity

The science of growing corn for food and fuel expands to new horizons.

Infinito S.C.

Trade Warriors

The Mexican Sugar Industry is preparing to confront new changes and new opportunities as NAFTA trade liberalization reaches its culmination.

ASCHOCO

For the Love of Chocolate

Mexico has a rich history in the manufacture of chocolate, a tradition that continues with the help of the Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Chocolates, Dulces y Similares, A.C. (Association of Chocolate and Sweets Manufacturers).

Grupo Industrial de la Leche SA de CV (GILSA)

Milk To Market

GILSA, Grupo Industrial de la Leche S.A. de C.V., is an outstanding company in the dairy industry, with brands like San Marcos, a name that is synonymous with the best quality. Tito Flores tells the story of this successful Mexican…

Embotelladoras Unidas SA de CV (GEUSA)

The Pepsi Spirit

Under the holding company GEUSA, a number of bottling companies manufacture and distribute for PepsiCo in Mexico. With an impressive growth rate and expansion of its own brand name products, Grupo Embotelladoras Unidas, S. A .de C. V. has successfully…

Pizza Nova

A Matter of Great Taste

Pizza Nova was one of the very first pizza chains in southern Ontario, and it remains the most popular with consumers. William Bunch tells how this Toronto-based chain is a model of steady growth, while relying on the best-tasting ingredients…

Embotelladoras Unidas SA de CV (GEUSA)

Bottling Companies Manufacture | Industry Today

Under the holding company GEUSA, a number of bottling companies manufacture and distribute for PepsiCo in Mexico. With an impressive growth rate and expansion of its own brand name products, Grupo Embotelladoras Unidas, S. A .de C. V. has successfully…

Advance Brands

Home Cookin

Advance Brands brings restaurant-style taste and quality into consumers’ kitchens. Established in 2001, the Oklahoma-based company has risen to the top of its markets with its distinctive offerings. Dan Harvey provides the dish on the company’s highly marketable approach.

Kahiki Foods, Inc.

A Taste of Tiki

Kahiki Foods’ heritage extends to the tiki phenomenon of the 1950s but the company’s current management is creating a phenomenon itself by inventing a variety of all natural frozen Asian foods that can surpass anything on the market. Lorie Greenspan…

Franklin Connections

Delectable Dealings

Combine some of the most experienced candy industry execs with the latest world-class technology and what do you get? Some pretty sweet success. Pat Whiteman found out how this new company is delivering not only sweet treats, but also sweet…

Lindt & Sprüngli

Chocolate Connoisseurs

With a multi-million dollar expansion under way, a successful television advertising presence and a prolific and creative product strategy, Lindt & Sprüngli is deliciously poised to expand its U.S. market share and passion about bringing the pleasures of premium chocolate…

Clabber Girl

On The Rise

The legendary packaging of Clabber Girl, the long-time industry leader in baking powder, may present the face of a simpler, past America, but in reality the baking goods company is moving forward with the speed of its sister company, which…

Manitowoc Cranes, Inc.

Crane Acclaim

This company’s innovative crane design and manufacturing has helped create new markets in the global crane industry. April Terreri hoists the story.

Lincoln Snacks Company

Justifiable Indulgence

Lincoln Snacks Company produces premium, indulgent, decadent snack products that lift the spirit like a Beatles’ lyric.

Shalit Foods, Inc.

Healthy Appetite

Shalit Foods is a foodservice broker and logistics expert specializing in value-added foods for the healthcare, education and hospitality.

Everpure

Purifying the World’s Water

Everpure has been providing quality filtration systems to residences, businesses and world renowned restaurant chains for more than 60 years. Reporter Barbara Mendoza explains how they maintain their edge in this highly competitive market.

Acme Electric Corporation

Focused on the Future – Optima Bus Corp.

Alec Schibanoff looks at how Acme Electric Corporation’s Electronics Division transformed electronics manufacturing.

Gilman Engineering & MFG. Co. LLC

Worldwide Assembly

After 63 years of primarily serving a North American market, Gilman Engineering & Manufacturing enters the millennium positioned to serve a worldwide market. Bill Moran explains how they got there.

CSC Ltd.

The Best Bar None

The first in war, the first in peace steelmaker CSC is setting new standards. Eric C. Peterson reports.

TW Metals

Welcoming the Challenges of a New Millenium

TW Metals enjoys special relationships with worldwide sources. By Eric C. Peterson.

Flow International Corporation

Hydro Magic

They are the world’s leaders in waterjet technology. Offering diverse industries totally integrated solutions through its waterjets, automation and robotics packages is one reason for their success. April Terreri has more.

Giddings and Lewis Co.

A Well Tooled Business

The bottom line for machine tool builder Giddings & Lewis has been a renewed vision and philosophy – translating into increased profits, explains Lorie Russo.

Triton Systems Inc.

The Titan of Convenient Cash

Triton, the leader in ATMs for off-premise locations, has averaged 512 % growth p.a. since introducing its first cash dispenser in 1994.

Hypertherm, Inc.

Resolute R&D Dedicated Associates

April Terreri learns how Hypertherm, Inc., developed its formula for success. Committed to its customers, distributors, and employees, this company is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of plasma cutting equipment.

Haynes International

High Performance Alloys

Haynes International, Inc., has developed nickel-and cobalt-based alloys that are highly resistant to severe corrosion and high temperature. Michael Terreri tells the story.

GKN Sinter Metals

A Strategy of Growth

In 1998, GKN Sinter Metals decided that, to achieve its goals of industry leadership, global service and technological excellence, it must double its size by the year 2002. Gene Newman reports on the corporation's remarkable progress since its game plan…

STADCO

Innovation Precision Reliability

This job shop is setting industry standards in its commitment to supply superior engineered and machined products to the U.S. government and industries worldwide. April Terreri has more.

Acme Steel

Redefining Steel Making

“MiniGrated” Steel Keeps Acme Steel ahead of the curve. Michael Terreri files this report.

Patriot Homes, Inc.

The Patriot Team

Janis Hubschman explains why value, selection and innovation are just three reasons that there's no place like Patriot Homes, Inc.

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