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....
April 2025
Managing Emissions in Manufacturing
How Manufacturing is Cutting Carbon
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.
When the Pressure Is On
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
The Car Wash People
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
Infrastructure Experts for 30 Years
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
Shaping the Future of Custom Rotational Molding
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)
These Custom Injectors Aim for Quality, Integrity, and Controlled Growth
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
Modern Machine Solutions for Ammunition Manufacturers
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
Beyond the Blueprints, Aerostar Manufacturing’s Ascent in Global Machining
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
60 Years of Equipment Excellence
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
Elevating Flavor Innovation Through Collaboration
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
Problem Solvers: Valuing Excellence, Agility, and Relationships
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
A Guiding Light for Navigating New Technology
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 at 75: Adapting, Innovating, and Leading the Future
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
Revolutionizing Material Handling
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
Less is More—Much More with Ascension’s Robotics
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
Growth and Success That Everyone Can Share In
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
Redefining Motion Control
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
Connecting People with Adventure (And So Much More)
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
Revolutionizing Industrial Automation: Bridging the Gap Between OT and IT
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
The Sweet Life of a Successful Grower-Owned Cooperative
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
A Michigan Firm Building a Strong Workforce
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
The Technical Experts in Surface Sensitive Materials
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...