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Kimble Glass Inc.

Solutions in Glass

Celebrating its centennial this year, Kimble Glass Inc. has become one of the world’s most modern and creative manufacturers of glass tubing and fabricated glass products. Gene Newman reports on how the company has attained a reputation for precision and…

Smarte Carte, Inc

Moving in the Right Direction

Millions of people use Smarte Carte products and services while traveling and shopping. Mark Devaney writes about a company that has success in the bag.

Industrial Distribution Group, Inc

A national reach and a personal touch

Janis Hubschman explains how Industrial Distribution Group, Inc., has become a leader in a highly competitive market by taking an individualized approach to its customers’ needs.

Demag Delaval Turbomachinery

Turbo-Leader

Lorie Russo explains how Demag Delaval rose from humble beginnings in the dairy industry to become a giant in the manufacturing of turbomachinery.

Panja

No PC’s Need Apply

Panja, Inc., led the field in the development of the iAppliance. It’s still out front. Michael Terreri has the details

Scientific Technologies Inc

Safety Zones

Scientific Technologies, Inc., has made automation monitoring and industrial safety its business for 30 years. Gloria P. Cahill tells how the company’s products benefit people working in factories, processing plants and research facilities around the world.

SNC Manufacturing

Transforming Technology

SNC has built a stellar reputation by concentrating on the not-so-sexy side of telecommunication and transformer technology. Lorie Russo explains how.

Packard Hughes Interconnect (PHI)

Faster than the Speed of Light

In markets that are moving at lightning speed, Packard-Hughes Interconnect finds it needs to up the pace. Lorie Russo explains why.

Engineered Machine Products

Engineered Machine Products | Industry Today

It’s a standard need in the manufacturing industry dating back probably to the invention of the wheel: Make it better and make it last longer. Lorie Russo explains how one company achieved both.

Kepco, Inc.

Powered for Innovation

Ever wonder how the phone can work during an electrical outage? A Kepco power-supply product may be keeping you connected. Gloria P. Cahill reports on this supercharged manufacturer.

Cortech Systems

Vertical Leap

David Gill plugs into Cortech Systems, whose vertically integrated custom-manufacturing capabilities offer a powerful option for OEMs seeking a reliable, quality outsource partner.

Casco Products, Inc

Outlets for Growth

Already known for its manufacturing quality, Casco Products has a lead position in the automotive electronics and electromechanical markets — and is set for more as this market expands further. David Gill charges the story.

Cornell Dubilier

Power Brokers | Industry Today

Cornell Dubilier is the leading manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic capacitors — power equipment we cannot live without. April Terreri learns more about this innovative company.

Johns Manville

Good Products Made Better

Johns Manville has long been synonymous with building materials. Today, one of the world’s leading specialty-products companies provides technologically advanced products for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Come see what April Terreri discovered about this giant.

Sierracin/Sylmar Corporation

High Flying Transparencies

If you glanced out of the plane window on your most recent flight, you probably looked right through one of Sierracin/Sylmar's products and didn't even know it. Eric C. Peterson reports.

Maillot Baltex Inc.

Going Swimmingly

Baltex has established itself at the forefront of swimwear producers by emphasizing designs, manufacturing processes and customer-service functions that are way ahead of the rest of the market, says David Gill.

Conney Safety Products

Safety at Work

Conney Safety Products wants your company and its employees to be safe and healthy on the job, and they have the products to prove it and ensure it. Eric C. Peterson reports.

Ceco Building Systems

Ceco Building Systems | Industry Today

Ceco Building Systems applies a total focus on customer needs to the construction of top-quality metal buildings, according to Tom Robinson.

Roberts Company

Strength in Diversity

From the humblest beginnings imaginable, The Roberts Company has become one of the nation’s most highly regarded manufacturers of custom-made, fabricated industrial equipment. David Gill tells how.

Jeffrey Chain

Command of Chains

Mark Devaney examines the unbreakable success of Jeffrey Chain.

American Buildings

Commitment to the Core

Everything American Buildings does — from acquisitions to developing systems for its customers — centers around its traditional metal-buildings business, as David Gill relates.

Schlosser Forge Company

Integrity in Action

In just three decades, Schlosser Forge Company has compiled more than $1 billion in sales to a global market. As Gene Newman reports, it’s an indication of the sterling reputation of a firm whose Chairman has proclaimed, “The overall focus…

Callen Manufacturing

Casting Manufacturing

Callen Manufacturing has continually proven that reinvesting in modern equipment makes for a better product. Lorie Russo has the story.

American Wine Society and Publisher American Wine Society Journal

Wine Country

U.S. poised to overtake French in wine consumption.

Southwest Steel Casting Company

Tough as Steel

Southwest Steel Casting Company furthers its commitment to become a leading North American foundry and solidified its promise to be community-minded.

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