Operated by Family, Driven by Quality

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.

Johansen Mechanical, Inc.

Services and Solutions for 50 Years

Service Wire Company is a wire and cable manufacturer that serves the industrial and heavy commercial markets. One hundred percent of their products are copper-based and made in the United States in one of their three facilities. The Service Wire team also makes products for the utility sector, renewable energy, pump, irrigation and transit markets.

Service Wire Company

Maintaining Stability while Continuing to Grow for over 35 Years

Maintaining Stability while Continuing to Grow for over 35 Years Aalbers Tool & MoldBy Mark Golombek View in E-MagazineView in Brochure Aalbers Tool & Mold possesses the best component division in the business, and that is what not only keeps existing clients but garners new ones as well. When last we spoke in 2015, the manufacturing company had reached into Mexico, and that venture has been so successful that it expanded, doubling the size and scope of operations. Much new equipment has been purchased, and growth is imminent. We spoke with President Toni Hansen. ~ The component division gives Aalbers […]

Aalbers Tool & Mold

Making Client Needs the Priority

Omega Tool Corporation is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of plastic injection molds operating out of both Canada and Mexico, serving the automotive, home appliance, and commercial goods industries.

Omega Tool Corporation

Experts in Performance Chemicals

Experts in Performance Chemicals Velsicol ChemicalBy WRITER View in E-MagazineView in Brochure is a crystalline solid used as a building block in the industrial synthesis of many manufacturing end products such as alkyd resins, which are used to improve gloss, hardness, and chemical resistance. Salts and esters of this simple, aromatic, carboxylic acid are called benzoates, and are often used as preservatives. Velsicol manufactures sodium benzoate as well, the common food and beverage preservative. The firm has recently introduced a granular form of this preservative to the market, to complement its powder and noodle forms. Sodium benzoate is typically used […]

Velsicol Chemical

Prepreg Product Specialists

TCR Composites, Inc., of Ogden, Utah is a resin specialist that manufactures high-performance prepreg materials used for making composite parts in the automotive, aerospace, marine, industrial and sporting goods sectors. TCR also offers in-house testing services and a full-time research and development department and is devoted to excellent customer service.

TCR Composites

Korolite EPS – Expanding the Possibilities

The Mansonville Plastics Group of Companies in Surrey, British Columbia makes products from expanded polystyrene (EPS)—the technical term for the white foam plastic commonly used for packaging and containers. The company is working hard to grow its business while at the same time combatting stereotypes about its main manufacturing material. Mansonville officials are passionate about the environment, their workforce and opportunities for future growth.

Mansonville Plastics

Leaving its Mark on the Industry

Engage Technologies Corporation has distinguished itself as a leading manufacturer of printing and packaging solutions. Through its offerings, which encompass ink to packaging systems, it supports customers large and small in the food and beverage, electronics, medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, building products, consumer goods and contract packaging sectors.

Engage Technologies

Strength through Innovation

From the automotive industry to aerospace, composites are everywhere. These combinations of components – sometimes referred to as FRP or fiber-reinforced polymers – boast countless advantages over materials such as steel since they do not rust and are extremely durable yet lightweight, making them ideal for airplanes, storage tanks, windmill blades and much more.

The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA)

Thinking Green

As consumers, businesses, and governments begin to reconsider our century-long dependence on fossil fuels and other unsustainable practices, many companies are considering – or even outright embracing – eco-friendly business policies…

The Plastics of Today for Tomorrow
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Keeping it Lean

Principles of what have become known as ‘lean’ manufacturing were first developed as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and have become increasingly popular ever since. While the term is applied today to sectors ranging from hospitals to office workspaces, it remains best-known for its principles in manufacturing.

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