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Manufacturing in FocusQuality Repairs and Predictive MaintenanceK+S Services

Manufacturing in Focus

Quality Repairs and Predictive Maintenance

K+S Services

K+S Services established itself in 1982 by repairing electronic circuit boards for the automotive industry, and since that time the company has expanded its capabilities to meet the needs of its diverse current customer base. It has grown to include repair services for motors, high speed spindles, DC torque tools, valves, vacuum pumps, blowers, robotic welding apparatus, electronic servo and variable frequency drives, HMIs and numerous other mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and industrial components.

Manufacturing in FocusA True Comeback Story for the Tungsten Carbide IndustryHydro Carbide Tool Company

Manufacturing in Focus

A True Comeback Story for the Tungsten Carbide Industry

Hydro Carbide Tool Company

Hydro Carbide Tool Company specializes in custom products made from Tungsten Carbide as well as some standard products to supplement custom products including tooling blanks, wear parts, and preforms. Its expertise lies in manufacturing these products to near net shape to ensure that its customers are able to save on time and resources when finishing the products for specific applications.

Manufacturing in FocusPackaging Solutions with Exceptional Customer ServiceBevcorp

Manufacturing in Focus

Packaging Solutions with Exceptional Customer Service

Bevcorp

Bevcorp is a full-service provider of packaging equipment and parts for the beverage industry, serving customers in the carbonated soft drink, beer, water, juice, energy drink and non-carbonated sectors of the market. It is a one-stop shop that offers rotary filling equipment, blending systems, seaming equipment, container handling parts, rotary rinsers, and all the spare parts that make up these products, backed up by a keen focus on quality in both products and service.

Manufacturing in FocusTwo Canadian Companies Merge to Form an Additive Manufacturing PowerhouseJavelin and Cimetrix Solutions

Manufacturing in Focus

Two Canadian Companies Merge to Form an Additive Manufacturing Powerhouse

Javelin and Cimetrix Solutions

Javelin Technologies is a leading provider of design engineering, product data management, automation, and additive manufacturing solutions. Cimetrix excels in additive manufacturing and laser scanning solutions with unique expertise in advanced manufacturing. In May 2018, the two came together to form the leading design engineering and additive manufacturing solutions provider in Canada.

Manufacturing in FocusConverting Custom Adhesive ProductsBudnick Converting

Manufacturing in Focus

Converting Custom Adhesive Products

Budnick Converting

Budnick Converting converts huge rolls of flexible materials into whatever adhesive and tape products clients might desire for custom use in a variety of industries. The company is headquartered in Columbia, Illinois near St. Louis, Missouri, and has sales, distribution, and converting locations throughout the United States in Atlanta, Kansas City, Dallas, St. Louis, and Tampa. Budnick also co-owns a joint venture company in Mexico called Excelcuts.

Manufacturing in FocusOperated by Family, Driven by QualityJohansen Mechanical, Inc.

Manufacturing in Focus

Operated by Family, Driven by Quality

Johansen Mechanical, Inc.

Johansen Mechanical Inc. (JMI’s) primary focus in the industry is the construction of sheet metal and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, but it also completes entire mechanical projects from inception to completion. JMI offers architectural and specialty metals for commercial and high-end residential customers, as well as energy conservation, controls, and service and maintenance of HVAC systems.

Manufacturing in FocusThe Leading Provider of Electrical Switchgear and Power Distribution SystemsE + I Engineering Group

Manufacturing in Focus

The Leading Provider of Electrical Switchgear and Power Distribution Systems

E + I Engineering Group

E + I Engineering Group builds electrical switchgear and distribution products primarily for the industrial, commercial and data center markets and provides a complete Medium Voltage & Low Voltage solution to include Energy Management systems that can be customized to its client’s needs. Energy management systems lead to enhanced productivity and energy conservation.

Manufacturing in FocusLeaving Lasting Marks for the Past 123 YearsSCHMIDT

Manufacturing in Focus

Leaving Lasting Marks for the Past 123 Years

SCHMIDT

SCHMIDT is a manufacturer of marking systems and marking equipment to provide identification and traceability for parts, products, and containers of all kinds of materials. This marking company serves customers in industries including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, oil and gas, heavy construction, electronics, firearms, packaging, energy, wind power, semiconductors, livestock and pet ID tags.

Manufacturing in FocusContinuous Improvement in the Aerosol and Liquid Packaging IndustryAerofil

Manufacturing in Focus

Continuous Improvement in the Aerosol and Liquid Packaging Industry

Aerofil

Aerosol and liquid contract packaging company Aerofil is now in its thirtieth year of business. It specializes in four segments of the market: personal care products, household products, automotive products, and insecticides, which include both aerosols and liquids. Aerofil has seven aerosol packaging lines and four liquid packaging lines to offer its customers. In 2007, the company began a journey to become heavily involved in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Manufacturing in FocusCustomized Packaging SolutionsBrenton Engineering

Manufacturing in Focus

Customized Packaging Solutions

Brenton Engineering

Brenton Engineering designs, manufactures, and integrates a variety of end-of-line packaging equipment. It makes case packing equipment, shrink-wrapping machines and robotic packaging systems. It primarily works with medium to Fortune 500 consumer goods manufacturers to provide customized robotics systems for operations like material handling and high speed pick-and-place. Brenton also offers robotic and conventional case packing and palletizing.

Manufacturing in FocusCustomized Conveyor SystemsSpan Tech

Manufacturing in Focus

Customized Conveyor Systems

Span Tech

Span Tech, LLC is a global manufacturer of custom-built, plastic chain conveyors with a variety of unique capabilities. Its conveyor systems are built to last and are commonly used in food production, packaging, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Span Tech is the only maker of plastic chain conveyors that can fully control the quality of its product by manufacturing almost all of its components in-house.

Manufacturing in FocusBuilding Your BrandIndigo Signworks

Manufacturing in Focus

Building Your Brand

Indigo Signworks

Indigo Signworks is a full-service sign company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services signs of all types in the upper Midwest. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and its experienced team of skilled employees enable the company to provide the highest level of service to its customers.

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