March 2007 - Industry Today - Leader in Manufacturing & Industry News

Magazine Issue March 2007

Taming The Tiger

Integral Trust

Finding A Creditable Approach

Financing is needed for small and medium enterprises in Brazil.

Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership

Super Market

Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) are leading the way in the region’s growth with a new 158-acre cargo terminal.

The Instituto Nacional do Plastico, INP

Plastic Frontiers

The Instituto Nacional do Plastico (INP) is the Brazilian entity that helps to promote plastics activities in Brazil.

Discover America Partnership

At Home Abroad

Welcoming foreign travelers can have a positive impact on the economy and national security.

INA - Industria Nacional de Autopartes, A.C.

Moving Forward

Mexico’s automobile industry got a boost from the North American Free Trade Agreement and another one from Industria Nacional de Autopartes.

National Association of Manufacturers

Taming The Tiger

Tough – yet encouraging – NAM leaders seek to lessen China’s currency roar.

American Chemistry Council

Pillars Of Security

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) members adopt code that addresses the most important aspects of chemical security.

AMEE, Asociacion Mexicana de Envase y Embalaje

Packaged Success

Asociacion Mexicana de Envase y Embalaje is the organization responsible for overseeing the packaging industry in Mexico.

National Confederation of Industry, CNI

The Winds Of Change

Brazil’s economy is undergoing dramatic change and with it, so are the business opportunities.

ABRE, Brazilian Packaging Association

Big Things In Small Packages

From its infancy as a cottage industry, Sapeka Indústria, a Brazilian diaper company, has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade.

Camara Mexicana de la Industria de la Construccion

Building Solid Ground

Mexico’s construction industry is on its way to facilitating huge growth in México.

NASCAR

Driving The Superspeedway

NASCAR has come from the small tracks of the Southeast at breakneck speed with its successful aftermarket licensing group.

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Energy Frontiers

ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Rex W. Tillerson outlines our future energy needs – and how the U.S. can achieve its goals.

KHS USA

All In One Package

Consumers aren’t the only ones who value one-stop shopping. Manufacturers who put products on store shelves appreciate the convenience too.

Ware, Inc.

Boiling Over

A family-owned business founded in 1952, Ware sells and leases boilers, chillers and related equipment. David Soyka reports on how this Kentucky company chills out with a steamy business that keeps businesses running full speed ahead.

WFI Global, Inc.

Envisioning Energy Efficiency

WaterFurnace International is a supplier of energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial use.

Triumph Aerospace Systems Group

Taking Triumphant Flight

Triumph Group is on its way to becoming a billion dollar company. The aviation conglomerate has aggressive plans for international growth.

Turtle Top

Safe & Savvy

A forward-thinking producer of specialty vehicles since 1962, Turtle Top delivers superior aesthetics, safety and service to its customers.

UNOVIS Solutions

Wire Proof

The merger of four divisions from two respected companies, UNOVIS brings the best technologies to advance semi-conductors and electronics.

Vallen México

Safety In Numbers

Vallen Proveedora Industrial has become a leading provider on the Mexican market of a wide a range of industrial safety products.

Vitracoat Pinturas en Polvo S.A. de C.V.

Powder Power

With 65 percent of market participation in Mexico and an accelerated growth rate in the United States, Vitracoat has become a market leader.

Portobello S.A.

The Beauty of Tile

Ceramica Portobello, from Brazil, has grown by concentrating on what seems hard to achieve: offering exclusive styles of ceramic tile.

Serigraph, Inc.

Image Maker

Serigraph is a leading global designer and manufacturer of specialty printed plastic decorating solutions used to differentiate a product.

Parker Hannifin, Racor Division

Filtered To Perfection

For more than 30 years the Racor Division of Parker Hannifin has fine-tuned engine protection with a versatile product line of fuel and air.

Murray Guard

Sense of Security

Murray Guard has become one of the leading private security companies in the Southeast, protecting everything large and small.

OB Companies/Simply Self Storage LLC

Storage Simplified

Simplicity is a keyword for OB Companies/Simply Self Storage, providing convenience and peace of mind for customers using self-storage.

Magal Industria E Comercio Ltda

Shifting Gears Ahead of Competition

Magal began as a small company in the 1950s making domestic utensils and parts for typewriters and now are part of international group HIT.

Manitex

Boom Business

Manitex is a leading manufacturer of truck mounted, hydraulic telescoping lifting equipment. David Soyka cranes his neck upward to see how

Grupo Gonher

Grupo Gonher – Industrial Strength | Industry Today

Grupo Gonher’s business philosophy has focused on employing the best contemporary business practices and being open to new approaches.

Grupo Quimmcos S.A. de C.V. (Forja de Monterrey S.A. de C.V.)

Forging Automotive Components

With a mixture of acquisitions and cost-cutting innovative technology, Grupo Quimmco enjoys spectacular growth in the automotive component

Heroux-Devtek Inc.

Up, Up & Away

 From its humble beginnings as a small machine shop founded during World War II, Heroux-Devtek has expanded into a global leader in the man

Industrias Jobar R.L. de C.V.

Best Blues

A Mexican leader in the jeans industry has developed a strategy to maintain leadership and penetrate additional markets. Susana Baumann desc

Kalyn Siebert

Bearing The Load

From humble small-town roots in the heart of Texas, Kalyn Siebert has grown steadily to become an industry leader in trailers for the oil-se

Grupo Construcciones Planificadas S.A. de C.V., CONSTRUPLAN

Constructing Business

From regional leadership to national exposure, Construplan has built its portfolio with the most important national and international client

Constructor Ara S.A. de C.V.

Building Concrete Dreams

Consorcio ARA, the most profitable housing developer in Mexico, is a financially solid public corporation with great vision, creativity and

Cox Automation Systems

Automatic Sensations

In its nearly half century of existence, Cox Automation Systems has established a strong presence in the United States by offering highly in

D.O.T. Tiedown & Lifting Equipment

Taking Off

D.O.T. Tiedown celebrates its 10th anniversary with re-birth and a growth spurt. Profits soaring for cargo control and airline container

Great Plains Industries, Inc.

Measured Success

Positioned in the American Heartland, Great Plains Industries, Inc. provides fluid transfer and liquid flowmeter technology for companies

Compania Siderurgica de Guadalajara

Steel Strength

This Mexican steel company dedicated to steel manufacturing for the automotive and metal-mechanic industries underwent serious technological

Claudius Peters

Making It To The Top

For a century, the international Claudius Peters Group has been at the vanguard of materials handling and processing technology. It has m

Clement Industries

Hauling Innovators

America’s leader in dump trailers, Clement Industries has been maximizing profits for bulk material haulers for over 50 years.

Commercial Vehicle Group

Design Heavy

Heavy-duty truck cab manufacturer Commercial Vehicle Group took on a sports car design challenge and walked off with awards, and new knowled

Compania Industrial Parras

Denim Star

Part of almost 150 years of the Coahuila state history, PARRAS is the largest denim producer in Mexico and beyond. With a healthy financial

A Raymond Brasil Ltda.

Fastening The Industry

ARAYMOND BRASIL Ltda. is one of the biggest companies to specialize in clip fasteners. The company’s clips and quick connectors supply t

Arvin Meritor

Moving The World

The Mexican branch of this international giant, ArvinMeritor de Mexico found its own solutions to clients’ needs by sharing knowledge and up

Beco Industries

Bedding Elegance

One of the largest national manufacturers and exporters of home textile products for over 60 years, Beco Industries provides North American

Canadian Overhead Handling, Inc.

Hooked On Handling

Mark Devaney covers COH, Inc. one of North America’s leading manufacturers of customized crane and material handling systems.

Cifunsa S.A. de C.V.

Heavy Metals

A metal-mechanic company that offers integral service to major automotive corporations and industrial equipment manufacturers.

Pentair Electronic Packaging

Electronic Engineering

Since its inception seven years ago, Pentair Electronic Packaging (PEP) has diversified its offerings to include both products and services

Roehl Transport, Inc.

Industry Drivers

Roehl Transport, an industry leader in the truckload transportation industry, has become synonymous with efficient and safe transportation.

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