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Discusses the success of Robroy Industries over a century of operations, according to CEO Peter McIlroy. Origins of the steel manufacturing business; Profits generated by Robroy in 2005; Lessons learned by McIlroy from his father in managing the business; Factors contributing to the success of Robroy Industries.

Provides information on the collaboration between Dayton, Ohio-based Lion Apparel Inc. and Kettering, Ohio-based National Composite Center to manufacture fire helmets for Lion. Method used to upgrade the production process; Factors that contribute to the assurance of helmet quality; Benefits of the deal to the organization.

Highlights the efforts of Core Systems, a plastic injection molding and manufacturing company in Painesville, Ohio, to reduce the injury rate among its employees. Background of the company's injury rate prior to the introduction of a safety program; Overview of the injury reduction program through the help of RHS Solutions, a risk management consulting firm; Move of the company to implement safety guidelines in other manufacturing facilities across the U.S.

This article focuses on the commitment of TLM Industries to maintain its production in the U.S. According to owner Tim Mossberg, the firm's biggest challenge is finding a skilled textile workforce. The firm has tried outsourcing in the mid-1990s but was unsuccessful due to problems, such as quality control. Local production gives the firm flexibility and control over end-products.

Focuses on the use of business intelligence (BI) in the manufacturing industry. Significance of BI to data analysis; Disadvantages of enterprise resource planning as a BI tool; Background on the use of ShowCase Suite computer software from SPSS Inc. by athletic apparel manufacturer PUMA AG.

Focuses on the benefits derived by PUMA North America from the SPSS ShowCase Suite software. Features of the software; Forecast for business intelligence spending in 2005; Shortcomings of using enterprise resource planning software. INSET: Down On IT Buys.

Focuses on the expansion of Stryker Orthopaedics, a subsidiary of Stryker Corp., at its headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey. Advantages of the creation of an implant wear-testing laboratory for the company; Background on the establishment of the facility.

Focuses on the efforts of Frank Riddick, CEO of high-pressure laminate products company Formica Corp. in the U.S., to address the financial problems of the company. Reason behind his decision to lead the company into Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Areas of the company that lack investment, including product development; Methods for increasing the profitability of the company; Sales performance of Formica in 2004.