Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Black-Owned Businesses in Manufacturing
Throughout history, Black men and women have been behind countless inventions, making our lives easier, safer, healthier, and more productive. From disposable syringes to lawn mowers, security systems, pressure cookers, fire extinguishers, electric lamps, and futuristic stair-climbing wheelchairs—courtesy of U.S. Navy veteran and one of the first Black submariners, Rufus Jack Weaver—the remarkable accomplishments of these visionaries are often overlooked.
Horsburgh & Scott
Offering more than 135 years of combined expertise developing, producing, and repairing gearboxes for heavy-duty applications worldwide, Horsburgh & Scott has effectively established design guidelines for gearboxes with capacities of up to 5000 HP and four million lb-ft of torque in a rev range from 0.5 to 3600 rpm.
Hull Forest Products
In today’s world, words like “sustainable” and “renewable” are everywhere, but what do they really mean? For Hull Forest Products, these words are put into action every day, as they have been for decades. For almost 60 years, this Connecticut-based business has proudly offered customers wood products which are locally grown, sustainably harvested, and proudly rooted in America’s history.
Maine Trailer
Maine Trailer Inc. is a multifaceted company headquartered in Hampden, Maine, with branches in Auburn and Presque Isle. To learn more about the services and products it offers, we spoke with President and CEO, Rod Hathaway, and Marketing Director, Chris Brady.
Stewart Sutherland
Stewart Sutherland, Inc., is an eco-friendly family- and woman-owned business that designs, manufactures, and distributes packaging products and specialty paper. Based in Vicksburg, Michigan, the company marked its milestone 65th anniversary this year.
Rayfast USA
In aerospace, automotive, global defense, and other demanding industries, working with trusted suppliers is critical. Not only do parts need to be readily available, but they must be delivered quickly, and few realize this more than Rayfast USA.
VEXOS
When talking about Vexos, one phrase inevitably comes to mind: Technology leader in EMS. With innovative custom materials and manufacturing capabilities, Vexos serves customers around the world from its manufacturing facilities in the USA, Canada, Vietnam, and China. It is, therefore, no surprise that the company is exceeding even its own expectations with a swift growth trajectory.
Terradyne Armored Vehicles
Terradyne Armored Vehicles, Inc. designs and builds armored vehicles for law enforcement, border patrol agents, and military medical personnel. At its base in Newmarket, Ontario, the company celebrated its tenth anniversary this year as an independent manufacturer of ultra-tough four-wheeled vehicles. Armored vehicles produced by the ISO-certified company have been put through stringent testing involving bullets and bombs.
Western Integrated
Western Integrated of Burnaby, British Columbia, marked its 40th anniversary last year, and is firmly in growth mode as it looks to the future. The company offers electrical and automation system design, engineering, building, installation, and commissioning for a diverse range of clients.
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Manufacturing is in the midst of transformation. The industry has evolved from basic building to far reaching and varied techniques that have produced a myriad of new products for consumers.
Macrodyne Technologies
Already established as North America’s largest press manufacturer, Macrodyne Technologies, an expert in direct drive servo, spindle servo, and hydraulic presses, is looking to expand its capabilities, its reputation, and its influence overseas by breaking into new markets and applications with its world-class solutions, state-of-the-art technology, and deeply rooted engineering expertise.
Quest Industrial
Creating a successful business takes hard work, vision, and the readiness to enter unknown territory. In the early 2000s, robotics as a field was starting to take off across the United States, but in the Midwestern state of Wisconsin, few were involved at the time.
Mainway Handling Systems
Since its inception in 1988, Mainway Handling Systems has been at the forefront of creating innovative solutions through designing and installing conveyor systems and automated warehouse solutions. Located in Burlington, Ontario, the company offers comprehensive services, including systems design, installation, and integration for a diverse range of logistics customers. These customers span multiple industries, including warehousing, distribution, freight, parcel, 3PL, grocery, and manufacturing.
Selkirk Signs
Growing from a small family-owned business into one of the leading sign manufacturers in the industry, Selkirk Signs celebrates an impressive 40 years in 2024.
Makloc
For over 50 years, Alberta-based Makloc has served the building needs of customers in oil and gas, commercial and industrial, and the renewable energy sector. Known for quality, customer service, and on-time project delivery—no matter how far-flung the project—Makloc is a one-stop shop for both modular and field construction projects.
