A Budding New Manufacturing Reality: Embracing E-Waste
Upgrading electronic devices has become second nature for most, while correctly disposing of related materials for recycling has, in many places, become “the right thing to do.” But what do statistics tell us about the realities of electronics disposal? Is recycling all that it is made out to be and are materials reaching manufacturers? How could the electronics waste (e-waste) repurposing loop be improved?
A D Metro
Touch screen technology has come a very long way since A D Metro was founded in 1993, with some of that advancement thanks to innovations from this livewire company.
K-1 Technologies
K-1 Technologies, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, has a supplier and customer base that spans the globe. The company is a distributor of electrical and electronic supplies and components—power supplies, semiconductors, wires and cables, connectors, and more—to a wide range of industries.
Leonhardt Manufacturing
In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, not all metal tubing parts are created equal. Leonhardt Manufacturing, a prominent player in the industry, stands out as a testament to the power of innovation and the importance of workforce development. Leonhardt Manufacturing has consistently demonstrated its mastery of metal tube bending and manufacturing, earning a reputation for excellence.
The International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA)
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Rock Hard Landscape Supply
Rock Hard Landscape Supply is a family-run firm that stocks an array of products for beautifying lawns and properties. With four locations in Minnesota, the company stocks everything from mulch, boulders, and natural stone to hardscape items such as concrete pavers and walls, fireplaces, lighting, and pond supplies.
G.W. Becker, Inc.
Over 40 years, G.W. Becker, Inc. has grown from a local, family-owned business into one of North America’s foremost designers and manufacturers of industry-leading overhead crane solutions.
Hangcha Forklift Canada
If there was a textbook showing how to expand a company globally, Hangcha could write that textbook, and Hangcha Forklift Canada would make a perfect case study.
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) was founded around 32 years ago with the inception of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). At that time and into the mid-2000s, there was a growing apprehension regarding the loss of manufacturers and small-to-medium businesses across America. To combat this, a manufacturing extension partnership (MEP) was launched in every U.S. state and Puerto Rico, creating a network of organizations. The MMTC won the bid to become the official MEP for the state of Michigan.
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Elementum 3D
Leading the industry in creating improved metal AM (additive manufacturing) powders and 3D printing powders, Elementum 3D provides next-generation, high-performance alloyed materials and parameters for a variety of printer operations.
National Institute for Aviation Research
The National Institute for Aviation Research, more commonly referred to as NIAR, is one of more than 30 different research and development (R&D) facilities located at Wichita State University (WSU), an internationally recognized institution of applied learning and research.
Design Works Engineering
Founded in 2014 with a clear mission to provide high-quality, innovative, and client-centered engineering solutions, Design Works Engineering & Inspections Ltd. has grown from a small operation in Grande Prairie, Alberta, into a global engineering powerhouse. This year, the firm celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of excellence, growth, and the realization of an ambitious vision.
alkus North America
Since 2000, alkus Innovative Systems has been taking the construction industry by storm, revolutionizing formwork with a more efficient, effective, and sustainable option that enables greater performance and a stronger bottom line for the long term.
DY Concrete Pumps
DY Concrete Pumps Inc. of Alvarado, Texas and Calgary, Alberta is gearing up for new products, an e-commerce website, and a milestone anniversary. The company acquires pumps and parts made by South Korean firm DY Innovate (DYI) and ships them to Texas. There, welding, manufacturing, electrical, driveline work, and assembly is performed. Completed pumps are sold directly to clients through a widespread network of sales staff across Canada and the United States.
Aesus Packaging Systems
Finding business partners that drive solutions through innovation is a boon for any manufacturer—especially in the world of packaging equipment. And, as recent years have highlighted the importance of encouraging all forms of manufacturing on home soil, securing a good fabricator of the equipment that makes manufacturing possible is equally imperative.
