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Magazine Issue September 2013

Manufacturing: Shifting Perceptions

Knorr-Bremse

Stepping up Investment in Brazil

This industry leader in brake systems invests $50 million in a new state-of-the-art factory in Brazil as part of $325-million global plans t

Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME)

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown

Manufacturing is back, led by the recent trend of reshoring jobs that were sent overseas not too long ago. Nevertheless, hold off on breakin

National Association of Manufacturers

More Trade Means More Jobs and Growth

Telephonics

How Does Telephonics Play a Role in Maritime Security?

Founded in 1933 as a manufacturer and supplier of audio headsets and microphones, Telephonics celebrates its 80th anniversary in December of

Haulotte North America

How Does Haulotte Provide Clients a Safe Lift?

Through innovative aerial work platforms, as well as advancements in X-Boom, telescopic booms, and scissor technology – that’s how. Further,

Grupo Imperial

Squeezing Profits Out of Juice

One of the largest beverage manufacturers in Brazil, Grupo Imperial was the first company in the state of Goiás to begin producing soft drin

Invensys Controls

Global Appliance Solution

This leading supplier of refrigeration and systems for appliances boosts its operations in Brazil and increases synergies with global locati

South Carolina

Beast of the Southeast

Officials say they remember the days when South Carolina was a champion at making textiles and not much else. How times have changed. From a

SMR Automotive

Reflective Energy

SMR, headquartered in Germany, is one of the biggest manufacturers of exterior automotive mirrors on the planet. Join Lorie Greenspan as she

Tractel

How High is Up?

For Tractel in North America dimensions height are unlimited. If anything – or anyone – needs to be lifted or moved, Tractel Group® provides

Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA)

Manufacturing on Our Minds

October 4 was Manufacturing Day, a nationwide celebration that had hundreds of manufacturers swing open their doors to tackle the misconcept

My Grandma's of New England

Not Your Typical Coffee Cake

When most people think of coffee cake, they envision a highly processed food snack wrapped in cellophane, labeled “coffee cake,” and availab

Trulife

How Does Trulife Help People Reach Their Potential?

Trulife manufactures breast forms, orthotics, prosthetics, operating room pads and supports, wheelchair cushions, and related accessories th

UOP Callidus

How UOP Callidus Reduced Toxic Emissions

Success has come through advanced R&D capabilities, talented engineering teams, and beneficial mergers. Indeed, the Oklahoma-based compa

Levorin

How is Levorin Inflating the Tire Industry?

This Brazilian tire manufacturer invests in top technology and greater infrastructure, proving to the market there is quality, reliability a

Boeing

Making the Aircraft Industry Soar

Boeing has been doing it for more than a century - innovating, creating and setting forth from the ground to the air one of the most legenda

Colt’s Manufacturing Company

Polishing its Brand

The legendary maker of the revolver that won the West is winning back loyal customers and re-establishing its brand. David Soyka reports on

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