Manufacturing

Tanker wars: Battle renews for Boeing and EADS

Boeing is set to go head-to-head once again with European rival EADS for the lucrative $35 billion Pentagon contract to build refueling aircraft for the US Air Force.

American Sugar Refining buys Tate & Lyle

Brampton Brick Ltd.

Brampton Brick has more than 100 years of history in Canada and recently opened its first manufacturing facility in the United States.

Bristol Compressors International

Recognized in the HVAC and refrigeration industry in North America and globally as one of the leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors.

Bunting Bearings, LLC

A comprehensive product portfolio, market expansion and customization add up to make Bunting Bearings a leader in its field.

Afripack Pty Ltd

Afripack Pty Ltd is today a leading player in South Africa’s flexible packaging market.

Hi-Tech Automotive

Replica cars are being taken to a whole new level at one company in South Africa, as Alan Swaby learns.

Ford to build $450 million factory in Thailand

Ford Motor Co. has said it will build a $450 million car factory in Thailand, its first wholly owned plant in the country.

Werner Ladder Company

Ric Larson finds that a combination of modern business management strategy, innovative ideas and old-fashioned adaptability have made Werner Ladder Company the world’s largest m

Doyle Sailmakers

Pam Derringer talks to Robbie Doyle, founder and president of Doyle Sailmakers, about the cutting-edge technologies that make his company an international leader in sail design.

BASF to acquire Cognis for Ôé¼3.1 billion

BASF, the world’s largest chemicals company, has agreed to buy its smaller rival Cognis for €3.1 billion including debt, it has been announced.

Pharmaceutical companies to merge

Canada’s Biovail and US-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals International have said that they will merge in a $3.2 billion deal.

AkzoNobel to sell National Starch business for $1.3 billion

AkzoNobel has announced the sale of its National Starch business to Corn Products International for $1.3 billion in cash.