New Ideas for a Circular Economy
Right now, floating somewhere in between California and Hawaii, there is a mass roughly twice the size of Texas. It’s known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and it is largely made up of plastics....
Managing Emissions in Manufacturing
As glaciers melt in the Arctic, wildfires ravage parts of Alberta and California, floods wreak havoc in India, and Europeans succumb to unprecedented heat waves, it seems that our planet is...
co-ax valves, inc.
Based in Bristol, Pennsylvania, CVI is a subsidiary of the German firm müller co-ax gmbh, the inventor of the original coaxial valve, which manufactures industrial valves used to control liquids,...
Sonny’s Enterprises
Sonny’s Enterprises is the world’s largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment and the industry's only full-service solution provider for car wash operators in North America. “We are car...
CCI Piping Systems
Population growth and infrastructure renewal go hand in hand with a sometimes-surprising amount of piping. CCI Piping Systems manufactures products for the water, wastewater, and oil & gas...
Revolv Manufacturing
In the world of custom rotational molding, few companies exemplify long-term growth, innovation, and commitment to customer relationships like Revolv Manufacturing. Founded in Minnesota in 2006,...
Molding Solutions, Inc. (MSI)
Molding Solutions, Inc. (MSI) of Spring Lake, Michigan cites “safety, honesty, integrity, and professionalism” as core company values. MSI’s commitment to the latter three tenets was exemplified by...
Coventry Industries
Founded on years of firsthand experience, Coventry Industries is a one-stop provider of ammunition machining and engineering solutions. Specializing in building/rebuilding munitions presses, custom...
Aerostar Manufacturing
In the relentless churn of modern manufacturing, where precision is paramount and deadlines are unforgiving, agility isn't just a buzzword—it's a lifeline. Aerostar Manufacturing, a name...
Atlas Technologies
After six decades, Atlas Technologies remains one of Michigan’s brightest pressroom automation stars. Serving industries across the globe from energy to aerospace, automotive, and appliances, this...
FlavorSum
Founded in 2021, FlavorSum has emerged as a unified platform bringing together several customer-focused flavor houses across North America. This strategic integration enabled the company to...
Impact Fab
Custom metal fabrication, laser-cutting, CNC machining, metal forming, water jet cutting—these are just a few of the valuable services Impact Fab has come to provide over the years. Established in...
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
The goal of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) is to offer Michigan manufacturers comprehensive consulting and training services to develop more effective business leaders, drive...
Elliott Matsuura Canada
Elliott Matsuura Canada President Vince D’Alessio says that, after 75 years in business, the company has changed. It began as a small division of a machine tool manufacturer in England called The B....
Direct Conveyors
Direct Conveyors, founded in 2006, has steadily carved out a niche in the material handling industry with a unique business approach that blends custom solutions with standard conveyor systems. The...
Ascension Automation Solutions
Growing from a turnover of less than one million Canadian dollars a year at startup in 2013 to nearly 60 million last year, Ascension has entered a new era of AI robotics success. Listed by The...
Pan-Oston Company
Trusted by leading retailers such as Dollar General, Walmart, Target, and H-E-B, Pan-Oston of Bowling Green, Kentucky sets the standard for innovation in retail fixture design and manufacturing....
Iris Dynamics
Since its founding in 2012, Iris Dynamics has evolved from a niche aerospace supplier to a cutting-edge leader in motion control technology. Originally focused on commercial flight simulation, the...
ADF Sprinters
Automotive Designs & Fabrication, also known as ADF Sprinters, has a long history of delivering exceptional custom and high-performance personal, commercial, and luxury vehicles. The company’s...
Streamline Control
In an era where industries are rapidly evolving, Streamline Control is at the forefront of transforming industrial automation and control systems. With a deep commitment to innovation, the company...
Michigan Sugar Company
A grower-owned cooperative, Michigan Sugar Company is headquartered in Bay City, Michigan, with sugar beet processing facilities in Bay City, Caro, Croswell and Sebewaing, Michigan; warehouse...
Lapeer Plating + Plastics
Asked to cite the single biggest change at Lapeer Plating & Plastics, Inc. (LP+P) since the company was profiled February 2024 in Manufacturing in Focus magazine, Operations Manager Shaun Ryan...
Aluminum Blanking Company
Manufacturers are only as good as their suppliers, and when the supplier is Michigan-based Aluminum Blanking Company (ABCO), they can be very good indeed. The original toll processor of exclusively...
Benefits for Business and the Environment
We’ve heard a lot about climate change and the news has not been good. In fact, 2024 was the hottest year on record and to make things more ominous, it was also the first year that exceeded a...
Reducing Risk on the Factory Floor
Watching people and machines working in harmony is akin to watching a prima ballerina and her partner performing a pas de deux, making even intricate movements seem effortless. When both are in...
Champion Tooling and Machining
Since 1969, Champion Tooling and Machining, Inc. has evolved into a major supplier for industries in Upstate South Carolina and beyond, offering unmatched capabilities and quality. As a result—and...
Radius Fire Protection
Radius Fire Protection, based in Richmond, British Columbia and serving the greater Vancouver area, including Hope and Whistler, is Canada's only fire protection company offering complete fire...
Dellinger Enterprises
In 1977, a small, family-run business began with a vision and a pickup truck. That vision grew into Dellinger Enterprises Ltd., a leading provider of custom metal fabrication and machining services....
iWired/HomeRun Electronics
iWired of Scottsdale, Arizona specializes in lighting, sound, and security solutions for private homes and commercial buildings. The company’s “three-pillar approach,” as CEO Johnathan George calls...
Williams Fire & Hazard Control
The surname in Williams Fire & Hazard Control refers to Les & Dwight Williams, who launched the business in 1980 as a response company for the oil and gas industry. Beforehand, it had...
HAHN Automation Group U.S.
A custom equipment provider backed by a global footprint of facilities, technology, and resources, HAHN Automation Group U.S. Inc. is an expert in the design and manufacture of high-performance,...
WB Components
The Hutterite religious community traces its roots in North America all the way back to the 1500s. Much like the Amish and Mennonite communities of the region, the Hutterites have established...
Video & Audio Center
Video & Audio Center of Los Angeles, California blends cutting-edge technology with old-fashioned customer care. It has proven a hugely successful formula for this award-winning company that...
The Promise of Microfactories
Just as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) recently sparked concerns about job losses, it also became a blessing for employers grappling with severe staff shortages across the United States...
Starting Small and Making It Big in Manufacturing
Here at Manufacturing in Focus, we enjoy sharing stories of entrepreneurial success, of manufacturing businesses that literally started on “a wing and a prayer,” and, by leveraging skills,...
Blackseries
At Blackseries, camping is a passion driven by the desire to bring adventure tourists closer to nature. This is facilitated by a line of durable, safe, and comfortable travel trailers, pop-up...
GEN-Y Hitch
GEN-Y Hitch of Nappanee, Indiana, specializes in innovative towing hitches and excellent customer service. The firm's steel hitches are used for numerous equipment-towing applications by clients in...
Micro-LAM
Micro-LAM™ was founded in 2017 as a spinoff from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company’s origins are deeply rooted in academic research and innovation, with its founder’s...
Lean Manufacturing Products
Although Lean Manufacturing Products LLC (LEAN) may be a younger company at less than a decade old, it has already made great strides in the manufacturing industry. The company was founded as a...
Sky Blue Chemical
Sky Blue Chemical is a family-owned firm founded over half a century ago that specializes in chemical products and services for car wash and car detailing companies, among other clients....
Robinson Rubber Products Company
In business since 1939, Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Robinson Rubber Products Company, Inc. is home to more than 2,000 premium proprietary formulas for a variety of components exported across North...
AURA Technologies
At first glance there may be no apparent connection between a revolutionary expeditionary lighting system and a cybersecurity solution that protects networks, machines, and sensitive data during a...
Continental Hydraulics
In mid-2022, global air conditioning and refrigeration leader Daikin Industries, Ltd. acquired all shares of Italian hydraulic equipment manufacturer Duplomatic MS Spa, adding to its extensive...
Phillips Corporation
Phillips Corporation knows how to solve problems. The Hanover, Maryland-based business has been tackling manufacturing challenges for the United States government, industry, and education leaders...
Vital Materials
Founded in 1995, Vital Materials has evolved from a supplier in the minor metals industry to a global leader in advanced materials with over 10,000 employees. At the core of Vital Materials’ success...
Grand Slam Safety
Grand Slam Safety is a prime example of how determination, innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence can turn a modest idea into a thriving business. What began as a small, grassroots effort...
Demtool
Demtool is a metal fabricator based in Petersburg, Ontario that strongly believes in investing in its capabilities. The company serves as a one-stop shop for customers across industries who rely on...
Bay Materials
Bay Materials is a polymer research and development firm in Silicon Valley, California that creates and distributes advanced high-performance thermoplastic materials for orthodontic applications....
Egar Tool and Die
Although its beginnings in 1978 were modest, Egar Tool and Die Ltd., based in Cambridge, Ontario, has since grown into a top manufacturer of complex automotive stamping dies, metal stampings, and...