| National_Slag_Association Association of companies involved in the slag industry or related matters. |
| National_Wooden_Pallet_and_Container_Association Represents the interests of manufacturers, recyclers and distributors of pallets, containers and reels. |
| North_American_Die_Casting_Association North American association promoting the die casting industry. |
| Perlite_Institute_Inc_ An international trade association of perlite producers. |
| Pet_Food_Institute Represents manufacturers of dog and cat food produced in the United States. Promotes initiatives to advance pet nutrition and the role of pets in our society. |
| Plastic_Shipping_Container_Institute_(PSCI) An international organization of producers of plastic pails. The membership also includes suppliers of plastic resin, handles, lids, molds, closures and colorants used in container production. |
| Porcelain_Enamel_Institute Promotes programs and education that advance the common interests of porcelain enameling plants and suppliers of porcelain enameling materials and equipment. |
| Rare-Earth_Magnetics_Association Information on the science and technology used in the production of rare-earth (neodymium-iron-boron and samarium-cobalt) magnets. |
| Salt_Institute A non-profit association of companies that produce and market sodium chloride.(salt). Provides public information about salt and its more than 14,000 known uses. |
| Semiconductor_Industry_Association Trade association representing the U.S. microchip manufacturing industry. |
| Society_of_Manufacturing_Engineers International society serving its members and the manufacturing community through the advancement of professionalism, knowledge, and learning. This society has over 60,000 members in 70 countries. |
| Sporting_Goods_Manufacturers_Association_(SGMA) Trade organization representing the manufacturers of sporting goods equipment, athletic apparel and athletic footwear. |
| Steel_Tank_Institute Provides information regarding safe storage of petroleum products in factory-fabricated steel above and underground tanks. |
| Tire_Retread_Information_Bureau Provides information about retreaded tires, retreads and retreading. |
| Unified_Abrasives_Manufacturers_Association An association of abrasive product manufacturers formed with the merger of the Abrasive Grain Association, Coated Abrasives Manufacturers Association, Diamond Wheel Manufacturers Association and the G |
| VDMA Non-profit organization, representing the local machinery and industrial equipment manufacturers. Germany. |
| Wood_Machinery_Manufacturers_of_America Association of wood machinery manufacturers established to increase the productivity and profitability of U.S. machinery and tooling manufacturers. |
| Stock_Investing_Software A comprehensive collection of finance and investing software. |
| Bandido_Books Essential facts at clinical speed. Nursing books by nurses and for nurses with the latest in clinical therapeutics. Publishers of Martin's Quick-E Clinical Reference Guides. |
| Comprehensive_Nursing_Care_Plans Provides samples of nursing care plans addressing problems of nursing home residents. Offers demonstration, membership types, and frequently asked questions. [May not support all browsers.] |
| Creations_4_Him Christian T-shirts for nurses and other healthcare professionals. |
| CurtinCalls Nursing consultant providing timely and occasionally irreverent views on nursing and healthcare. Includes discussion forum and chat room, editorials and conference and newsletter information. |
| Educational_Resources,_Inc_ Educational resource that focuses on the specific needs of the international healthcare community through a variety of services for the student nurse, the LPN, the RN, the nurse educator and other hea |
| End_Product_Corporation Offers reference summaries for a variety of specialties. |
| Geriatric_Video_Productions Tools to improve patient outcomes, techniques for improving assessment skills, and materials which will improve geriatric nursing skills. |
| Gerontological_Nurse_Ventures Products include manuals, policies and procedures, educational programs and an electronic magazine. Consultants in MDS, crisis intervention management, careplanning and education. |
| Great_Nurses Offers educational products and services for nurses, including audio tapes, videos, books and educational programs throughout the USA. |
| Health_Education_Systems,_Inc_ Provides computerized exams for nurses which contain critical thinking test items, and consulting services to assist faculty. Includes list of products, sample exam, and newsletter. |
| Hospital_Christian_Healthcare Teaches caregivers how to meet the spiritual needs of their patients. Offers lists of publications, tapes, conferences, and seminars. |
| Infusion_Knowledge Specializing in IV therapy information. Offers IV questions and answers for fee, reference cards, and self-study materials. |
| MEDS_Publishing NCLEX test preparation materials, including computer software, videos, books, audio, and live review courses. |
| Medware Educational software for nursing, nursing students, and allied health. |
| Neuroscience_Nursing_Consultants Offers products and services including a review course, text book and study guide, stroke risk assessment, life care planning and consulting. |
| Nursecom,_Inc_ Focuses on nursing and communicating with nurses. Offers information on services including book and journal publishing, association management, and conference planning and management. |
| Nurses_Station_Catalog A collection of gifts and tools for the nursing profession. Scrubs, uniforms, shoes, books, clothing, hats, mugs, t-shirts, and gifts. |
| Nurses_com Offers daily news and product updates for professionals in the health care industry, including information on manufacturing, technology, equipment, supplies, discussion forums, a newsletter and softwa |
| Tender_Loving_Calling Offers support and inspiration for caregivers. Includes books, workshops, and calendar. |
| Too_Live_Nurse Produces live shows for healthcare conventions, using humor to educate. Includes photographs, audio and video clips, cassettes and CDs for sale. |
| Zwerdling_Nursing_Image_Archives Nursing, medical, and healthcare art and photographs on historic and modern postcards. Images offered for sale, wanted for purchase, available for leasing of reproduction rights. |
| Abrasives_Mall Products, services, and industry news. |
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Jamar Precision Grinding
Jamar Precision Grinding Company, Inc. specializes in high-volume precision grinding for the automotive, agricultural and aerospace industries. The company contacted the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership for assistance with ISO Certification.
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Trek Connect, Inc.
Trek Connect, a woman-owned business worked with New Jersey MEP and Northrop Grumman's Supply Chain Initiative by applying lean principles to improve business.
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Precision Aero Services
Precision Aero Services specializes in aircraft flight control and structural component repair. The company contacted the Missouri Enterprise for assistance with the ISO registration process.
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S&K Electronics
S&K Electronics is a tribally-owned company that utilizes an impressive array of new generation manufacturing and testing equipment. The company contacted the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) for assistance with ISO Certification.
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Roanoke Electronic Controls, Inc.
Roanoke Electronic Controls, Inc. designs and manufactures electronic controls for many industries including automotive and fitness equipment. The speed of this machine can insert 6,000 to 10,000 parts per hour.
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Quality Filters
Alabama Technology Network's strategic marketing provided growth for Quality Filters, Inc.
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Kinex Pharmaceuticals
Kinex Pharmaceuticals is a company focused on the discovery and development of anti-cancer drugs. Kinex contacted the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership for assistance in achieving cGMP compliance, which allowed the company to perform Phase I clinical trials for their first anti-cancer drug.
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Wedge Group, LLC
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana's prototyping service helped the Wedge Group with their design of the Wedge Cup, a product which helps the injured and disabled drink properly.
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Granruds Lefse Shack
Granruds Lefse Shack manufactures lefse, a Norwegian potato bread. They contacted the Montana Manufacturing Center to help them make the manufacturing process flow better and become more efficient.
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Quest Aircraft
Quest Aircraft manufactures a 10-seat single-engine turboprop utility airplane known as the KODIAK. The company used Lean manufacturing techniques to meet production demands and increase customer satisfaction.
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