| CHIRON America Inc. |
| With the auto industry in a slump, CHIRON America shifts focus to the medical device industry. By Brian Salgado |
| TETRA Technologies Inc. |
| Tetra says its new manufacturing facility – to open in mid-2009 – will help meet its calcium chloride demand. By Libby John |
| Skyjack: Quality is the Key to Success |
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Skyjack sets itself apart by manufacturing easy-to-use elevating work platforms for the construction market. |
| INTERACTIVE FEATURE: The State of Manufacturing |
| There are a number of federal programs to support the manufacturing industry, but what are the states doing? Check out our interactive map to find out about programs at the state level to boost manufacturing. |
| Encouraging the Skills That Pay the Bills |
| Research shows a focus on science and technology is key to ensuring continued innovation in the United States and continued growth of the manufacturing industry, and there are many other programs throughout the country that are working toward both goals. With the down economy, it could be more important than ever. By Staci Davidson |
| New Products for Spring |
| Innovation and product development are two key ways for companies to increase revenue and gain market share in a slow economy. These featured products – all introduced within the last couple of months – also were developed to improve manufacturers’ operations. By Staci Davidson |
| The MedTech Group |
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The MedTech Group is a leading supplier to the medical industry because of its expertise, use of lean and its ethics, it says. By Chris Petersen |
| Mission Pharmacal Co. |
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Mission Pharmacal produces dietary supplements, drug products and medical devices on the world stage. By Kathryn Jones |
| The Pallet Factory |
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The Pallet Factory provides total packaging solutions for its clients and gains new market share. By Brooke Infusino |
| Magnetic Analysis Corp. |
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MAC knows it must evolve as steel manufacturing becomes more of a global enterprise. By Chris Petersen |
| George Risk Industries |
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George Risk Industries takes great care in each phase of manufacturing to ensure quality in its switch products. |
| Mechanical Industries LLC |
| Mechanical Industries has its sights set on serving new markets by expanding its range of services and becoming leaner. |
| Concast Inc. |
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The housing bubble burst gave Concast Inc. a chance to work with other industries such as wind energy and railway. By Libby John |
| Brighton NC Machine Corp. |
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Brighton NC Machine specializes in knowing clients’ needs better than its competitors. By Alan Dorich |
| Austin Semiconductor Inc. |
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Austin Semiconductor’s services and many quality certifications have made clients confident in its work. |
| ETBO Tool & Die |
| A stamping and tooling leader, ETBO provides comprehensive services under one roof. By Chris Petersen |
| Commercial Tool & Die |
| Commercial Tool & Die is emphasizing efficiency and manufacturing quality to stay busy. By Kelly McCabe |
| DIAB Group |
| DIAB Group’s Divinycell F meets the need for a strong, resistant material for commercial aircraft. By Libby John |
| ISA Conference/California Torque Products |
| A new electronic scheduling tool and a range of panels and forums helped manufacturers and distributors like California Torque Products become more competitive at the Industrial Supply Association’s Conference and Trade Fair. California Torque Products says its modest structure allows it to serve its clients quickly. |
| Rogan Corp. |
| Rogan Corp. adapts to stay ahead of the market, a practice that has kept it successful for 75 years. By Genevieve Diesing |
| WebCore Technologies LLC |
| Since introducing TYCOR in 2005, WebCore has worked to improve its signature product and added significant production capacity. By Libby John |
| Global Expansion |
| Need an antidote for shrinking domestic markets? Consider international expansion. It offers unparalleled opportunity for growth, increased sales, diversified markets and increased profit for successful businesses. By Mona Pearl |
| Forget Failure |
| The best ideas will attract development capital whether entrepreneurs are located in India, China, Europe or the United States. By Barbara Spradling |
| Improving Quality |
| Oil-free compressor systems are critical to performance and quality control throughout the manufacturing process and help protect the environment by eliminating contamination in end-products and eventual discharge of oil into the environment. By Paul Humphreys |
| Manufacturing Tomorrow: Not Just Shop Talk |
| A Detroit Group says a national conversation is needed to ensure U.S. economic strength. By Luke Gillespie |
| Elk River Inc. |
| Elk River Inc. has made a name for itself by manufacturing personal fall protection products that gives customers the confidence to perform their jobs at great heights. By Brian Salgado |
| Maudlin & Son Manufacturing Co. Inc. |
| Maudlin & Son transitioned from a small Texas-based job shop into a full-service provider of shim and cantilevered u-spring. By Kathryn Jones |
| Blue Ridge Pressure Casting Inc. |
| Blue Ridge stays competitive by updating its technology and continually training its associates. By Alan Dorich |
| Super Radiator Coils |
| Super Radiator Coils says superior engineering and service helps it meet customers’ heat transfer needs. By Staci Davidson |
| Renegade/Kibbi LLC |
| Renegade/Kibbi LLC takes the term ‘turnkey solutions’ to a new level at its Bristol, Ind., facilities. By Brooke knudson |
| MTU Onsite Energy Corp. |
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MTU demonstrates why it has a reputation for quality and environmental commitment. By Brooke Knudson |
| AGCO Corp. |
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One of the largest agricultural manufacturers has been only slightly affected by the economic crisis. By Brian Salgado |
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