Watteredge, Inc. partners with employees, customers and vendors to give it a competitive edge in a growing industry. Armando Diana learns the dedication to partnering is not just a slogan for this company but a way of life.
Wright Manufacturing, Inc. developed the first commercial riding lawnmower that allowed the operator to stand up while mowing and is today the leading maker of this patented technology. Click here to read the complete illustrated article as originally published or…
Universal Instruments is a company that has outpaced others in the industry since 1919. Weathering a great sea of changes since that era, Universal has evolved into a global electronics productivity specialist, with an ample store of innovations and products…
For a country to enjoy proper development it needs to have a strong infrastructure. In Mexico, Urbanizadora del Bajio, a construction company located in the city Ofirapuato, has been involved in the advancement of the country for the past 37…
With its high production rates and successful global strategies, Volkswagen de México, the North American branch of the Volkswagen Group, plays a vital role in the German-based international automotive company. Rachel Hartman reports.For more than 165 years, Walworth has represented…
For more than 165 years, Walworth has represented the summit of valve technology. But when Mexican businessman Salomon Waisburd purchased the business in 2002, the company was virtually bankrupt. The turnaround that Waisburd subsequently engineered is one of the most…
Canadian-based Terroza Exploration Services transcends physics by conquering time and space. That is, its equipment and highly skilled personnel can drill anywhere and accomplish any job on time. Dan Harvey describes how this small, vibrant company keeps pace with larger…
Ever wonder how automobiles are made? Maybe; maybe not. The good news is you don’t have to because as Armando Diana found out the NARMCO Group has it all under control for the North American population.
Parkway Products is a global leader in custom molding technologies, supplying components and assemblies to global leaders across most industries. Barbara Kram reports.
Rigmaster Machinery Ltd. & Rigmaster Technology Ltd. have made themselves the experts in drilling equipment and components. Lorie Greenspan relates how the company has achieved a reputation for offering sophisticated products that answer the demands of today’s oil companies.
Since the beginning of the colonial era, agriculture has been the main driver of Brazilian economic growth. As the country’s premier manufacturer of seed planters and sowers, Semeato S/A is revolutionizing machinery and techniques and greatly improving farming processes. Reuben…
Taylor Made Systems™ is the world’s largest manufacturer of marine glazing systems and is the OEM division of Taylor Made Group, Inc.®, which includes partner companies Taylor Made Products, Trend Marine Products Ltd. and Waterbonnet Mfg., Inc. Barbara Kram reports…
Albras is a leading hardware company in Brazil whose products have reached a growing number of households. Fabio Silva explains how it screws tight the bolts of this business.
Mitsubishi Electric is the global technology leader in research and development of elevators and escalators, boasting the Guinness World Record in vertical speed at 750 meters per second in Yokohama’s Landmark Tower in Japan. Its Mexican subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric de…
Monsanto’s phosphate mining operation in Idaho produces a key ingredient for the company’s Roundup® and afterwards, gets reclaimed as near to its original state as possible through a careful and laborious process that is kind to habitats, landscape and environment,…
Napoleon® Appliance Corporation – Gourmet Grills is a division of North America’s largest privately owned manufacturer of wood and gas fireplaces, gourmet gas and charcoal grills, outdoor living products and waterfalls. David Soyka gets a taste of how this Canadian…
With more than a century of production and growth, Maritime Steel and Foundries Limited continues to offer an endless array of cast steel products and metallurgical solutions to its ever-growing list of customers. Pat Whiteman reports.
Like every U.S. business, Lunday-Thagard company has been severely impacted by rising oil prices. However, the California-based oil refinery, which produces asphalt-based products, has taken active measures to increase its energy efficiency. At the same time, it’s reducing the size…
M. S. Willett, Inc. has been specializing in metalforming services since 1929. David Sokya tells the story of this unique company. Click here to read the complete illustrated article as originally published or scroll down to read the text article.
The Brazilian affiliate of KSB, a leading manufacturer of pumps and valves, has obviously benefited from the name and experience of its German parent company. However, as President Carmelo Fernandez Moldes explains to Michael Sommers, the cutting-edge products KSB Brasil…
Whether customers are in the market for new oil field equipment fabrication, simple repairs or a complete refabrication, KSM Inc. rises to any challenge.
In the last five years Librelato Implementos Agrícolas e Rodoviários Ltda, one of the companies of the Librelato Group has experienced remarkable growth in the road transportation industry. President José Carlos Librelato and Marketing Director Thayni Librelato talk to Reuben…
Hoist Liftruck manufactures heavy-duty lifting products engineered to meet the needs of any industry. Janice Gable Bashman reports.
INACE’s first product – an aluminum lobster boat – revolutionized northeastern Brazil’s modern fishing boat segment. As Michael Sommers discovers, today the Ceará-based shipbuilder is not only a leading player in Brazil’s naval sector, but is also poised to take…
Much of Brazil's prosperity today is due to the increasing industrial activity of auto companies that demand the availability of products and components for their manufacturing operations. Among those service providers is Grupo Ferrosider, a conglomerate of companies that uses…
Part of Grupo BAL, Mexico-based Industrias Peñoles S.A.B. of C.V. is the world’s top producer of refined silver, metallic bismuth, and sodium sulfate, as well as the leading Latin American producer of refined gold, lead, and zinc. Founded in 1887…
Founded in 1907 as a distributor of toilets, faucets, and other bathroom components, Grupo Urrea has for more than a century hedged its bets on the growing importance of aesthetics and the functionality of bathrooms in Mexican households. With over…
Grupo Ceres, a group of Mexican companies that focuses on all aspects of business related to agriculture in Mexico, has helped both large and small farms operate at their fullest capacity since 1960. Rachel Hartman reports.
When Derrick Big Eagle co-founded Eagle Drilling Services Inc. in 2005, he became the youngest owner of a Canadian drilling company. A member of the Ocean Man First Nation, he also became the first aboriginal to own and operate such…
Engemix, Inc., is a subsidiary of Votorantim Cementos, the tenth largest cement maker in the world, and the largest operator in its home base of Brazil. David Soyka gets into the mix.
Brazil’s Fitedi is a third-generation textile manufacturer. For years, its steady growth was a given. However, as Michael Sommers discovers, the challenges of foreign competitors, rising costs, and a plunging dollar caused the company to launch an offensive campaign that…
Going from a small family business that serviced one company to becoming one of the most important and biggest freight service companies in Mexico, Fletes Mexico Chihuahua is also setting the standards for what clients can expect from their transportation…
David Round Company is not only one of the most innovative material handling manufacturers; it’s also one of the oldest. The Ohio-based organization successfully remained in the game over the long haul by providing an expansive line of standard and…
Designer Doors is an employee-owned company that manufactures high-end architecturally distinctive wood garage doors and complimentary entranceways, shutters and gateways. David Soyka pulls to the curb to see how this company harmonizes home appearance.
A subsidiary of the Glen Dimplex Group, Dimplex Thermal Solutions (DTS) was formed in 2006 when the parent company combined two of the nation’s best industrial cooling technology manufacturers. Today, the Kalamazoo, Mich.-headquartered business is one of North America’s top…
Crowe Building Products Ltd. is the Canadian manufacturer of Authentic Roof™, the world’s first synthetic slate made from a proprietary blend of the most resilient recycled polymers. David Soyka reports on how this environmentally-friendly and highly durable product puts a…
As a leader in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, Mexico’s Danfoss, a branch of the Denmark-based company, produces state-of-the-art components that help cool places in North America and beyond. Rachel Hartman reports.
With its state-of-the-art mines and production plants located throughout the country, Compañía Minera Autlán leads Mexico in the mining and distribution of manganese mineral and ferroalloys. Rachel Hartman reports.
Lintel was one of the first construction companies to offer design build services in Mexico since its inception in 1983. The step, considered ‘risky business’ at the time, has now just proven to be the foundation of Lintel’s early success.…
Corporación M&S of Costa Rica is the leading heavy construction enterprise operating in the whole of Central America. Piotr Sadowski reports on the company’s success story.
Kansas-based and family-owned, Crestwood Inc., manufactures fine custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, libraries and entertainment centers. David Soyka reports on how this company leads the custom cabinet industry in going green with the latest designs in a range of colors…
As the leading architectural paint and coatings manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor in Mexico and Central America, Comex México, part of the Comex Group, brings the top trends in colors to the residential and commercial sector. Rachel Hartman reports.
Service quality and leading-edge technology improve the regional competitive position of Panama's Tocumen International Airport, as Paul Harris reports.
Join Armando Diana as he learns that selling a bridge is no joke for those at Bailey Bridges, the experts in supplying portable, component bridges and heavy duty bridge gratings. Click here to read the complete illustrated article as originally…
The Brazilian household appliance company Mallory has gone from a humble $25 million in revenue in 2002 to a whopping $130 million for 2007. The secret? Vision, innovation and technology, as Gibran Haq finds.
After a booming growth rate during the last two years, Clayton de México, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Clayton Industries that produces steam generators and hot water generators in a large range of sizes, plans to continue solidifying its…
AeroParts’ in-house capability to fabricate detail parts as part of its repair process, coupled with its expert ozone converter reconditioning, continually make it one of the most sought after companies by airline operators around the world. Pat Whiteman reports.
