May 2010 - Industry Today - Leader in Manufacturing & Industry News

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Sailing Into The New Century

Agie Charmilles LLC

Bring U.S. Manufacturing Home

In recent years outsourcing has circumvented U.S. production. re-shoring can shift the tide.

AEE Market Research

Get Smart

The Association of Energy Engineers tracks the ‘smart grid’.

Siemens Energy Inc.

In Foreword Thinking Mode

Siemens, driven by its commitment to sustainability, decided to gauge which way the wind blows. In the process, it perceived environmental c

National Association of Manufacturers

Expanding Exports

To double exports, start with trade agreements.

Turtle Top

Specialty Transport Specialist

Dan Harvey provides your ticket to ride on a magical bus trip.

Wolf Metalurgica Ltda.

Drilling for Dollars

It may manufacture drilling equipment whose purpose is to dig deep, but as a business Brazil’s Wolf Metalúrgica is soaring to new heights. M

Koss Aerospace

Lean, Mean Flying Machine

In business for 35 years, Koss Aerospace prospered by providing precision, machined components for leading aerospace industry customers. But

Latrobe Specialty Steel

Steel Specialty

Latrobe Specialty Steel has been able to change with the times with new processes and technologies that have enabled the company to particip

Lorenge

Upper Level Innovation

Lorenge, a Brazilian developer and builder, has been employing innovative strategies and practices to cater to the needs of its demanding cl

SCS Solucoes Construcoes e Sistemas

Solutions in Metal

SCS Solucoes Construcao e Sistemas makes steel structures for factory construction and other purposes for big-name international companies,

Thermo King

Chilled Out on the Move

Thermo King produces transport temperature control systems and has helped keep Brazil cool for more than 35 years. As a unit of Ingersoll Ra

Jumil

Sowing Seeds for the Future

Having consolidated its reputation as one of Brazil’s top producers of planters and other agricultural equipment, Jumil is going after new m

Hervy

Flushed With Success

In the toilet business for more than 120 years, Hervy prepares to launch a series of new products that will greatly reduce water usage as th

Hidro Jet

Jet Setters

For both domestic and overseas clients, Brazil’s Hidro Jet flies high as a top supplier of electrical hardware components. Michael Sommers l

Suporte Rei

Well Axled Excellence

The Brazilian conglomerate of companies, Indústria Rei, produces transmission axle support parts for domestic and imported vehicles. Excelli

JAY-LOR® Fabricating Inc.

Cutting Edge

JAY-LOR® Fabricating, Inc. manufactures bovine feed mixers to produce a fiber-rich combination of nutrients to improve herd health and farme

Fast Engenharia

Growth Engineers

With annual revenue that has increased more than 30-fold in the last 10 years, Fast Engenharia is one of Brazil’s most important engineering

Ford Do Brasil

Ready to Ride

The Ford Motor Company first set foot in Brazil in 1919. Since then, the company has enjoyed plenty of growth, but perhaps never as much as

Helwig Carbon Products, Inc.

Positive Carbon Footprint

Helwig Carbon Products has an enormous carbon footprint. Not that there’s anything wrong with that! At least not in the case of this Midwest

Embraer

Worldwide Wing Spread

Since its inception in 1969, Embraer spread its wings across the world. Executing a three-point aerial attack targeting commercial, defense

Grupo Embramaco

From Clay to Kiln

The Embramaco Group, made up of five separate companies, including its own mining business, is a leader in ceramic tile production in Brazil

Denso do Brasil

Keeping It Cool

Denso do Brasil, the country's biggest maker of air-conditioning systems for cars, is lucky enough to be selling in a growing auto market. T

Elster Solutions

Smart Energy

Elster is an innovator in the smart grid market, boasting technologies that not only facilitate better flow of information but also help com

Comtran Cables LLC

Wired for Success

A leading wire and cable supplier, Comtran Corporation keeps the nation’s communication lines open. Ranked high by its clients and peers, th

Danica Termoindustrial Brasil Ltda.

Rising Above the Rest

As Brazil’s leading supplier of turnkey thermal insulation solutions, Danica is as concerned with creating barriers against rivals as it is

Della Coletta Bioenergia

Small & Sweet

Della Coletta Bioenergia’s 50-plus years in the Brazilian marketplace confirm the adage that bigger isn’t always better. José Roberto Della

Bantrel Co.

Energy Expert

From its founding in 1983, Bantrel has developed into Canada’s largest EPC-focused company in the energy industry. Today it targets new oppo

Bombardier Transportation Brasil Ltda

Arriving Right on Time

Bombardier Transportation is the world’s largest manufacturer of railway vehicles and components.

Borgwarner Brasil Ltda.

World of Possibilities

Specializing in turbocharging and thermal systems for the automotive industry, Borgwarner Brasil is one of the bright stars in Borgwarner’s

Martin Associates

Sailing Into the New Century

Shifting containerized cargo trade patterns, implication of an expanded Panama Canal, and the ability to fund infrastructure projects necess

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