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The Manufacturers
Their successes, their failures, their hopes and dreams, all in Q&A's by the city's drivers of the economy.
Congress finds $1.6M for city sonar company
Tue, 09/30/2008 - 19:34 — The Herald NewsCongress on Saturday awarded MIKEL Inc., a tactical sonar technology company, $1.6 million for development of its advanced tactical control system.
Congress finds $1.6M for city sonar company
Tue, 09/30/2008 - 19:34 — The Herald NewsCongress on Saturday awarded MIKEL Inc., a tactical sonar technology company, $1.6 million for development of its advanced tactical control system.
New Boston Bakery whips up success
Tue, 09/30/2008 - 09:13 — The Herald News
New Boston Bakery owner Jim Souza has a passion for his work, and advises the same for anyone venturing into business. Find out what else makes his business and life a success.
Mello's does business across the globe
Tue, 09/30/2008 - 09:06 — The Herald News
Mello's is proud of the fact that it's not only survived for 30 years, but thrived. Find out more about this well-known manufacturer of Portuguese products.
Blount stresses employee satisfaction
Tue, 09/30/2008 - 08:57 — The Herald News
Blount Fine Foods wants to change the world's soup experience, one bowl at a time. Find out what else makes this manufacturer tick.
DID YOU KNOW ... We made the fabric of life?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:43 — The Herald NewsBy 1876 the city had one-sixth of all New England cotton capacity, and one-half of all print cloth production.
DID YOU KNOW ... Green's nothing new?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:36 — The Herald NewsVictor Innovative Textiles began in 1947 as a simple family-owned textile business, Victor Woolens, which was “green” before it was trendy, recycling wool scraps.
DID YOU KNOW ... They know the ropes?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:30 — The Herald NewsNew England Ropes, 848 Airport Road, manufactures a wide assortment of ropes for the entertainment market.
DID YOU KNOW ... They're in the swim?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:29 — The Herald NewsSwim-Ex, a manufacturer of therapy pools, is used by the Denver Broncos, the New England Patriots, the Detroit Lions — even
DID YOU KNOW ... safety is first?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:28 — The Herald NewsAVANT Immunotherapeutics Inc. develops vaccines and targeted immunotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer, infectious and inflammatory diseases.
DID YOU KNOW ... About the soapbox?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:24 — The Herald NewsCommonwealth Soap & Toiletries, 661 Quequechan St., produces the Sarah Michaels and San Fransisco Soap brands, and is the sole licensed manufa
DID YOU KNOW ... We're enlightened?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:22 — The Herald NewsSpectrum Lighting, 994 Jefferson St., Fall River, is a manufacturer of commercial and architectural lighting.
DID YOU KNOW ... Pork sells?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:20 — The Herald NewsHartley’s Pork Pies has some famous fans: Rick Pitino, George Steinbrenner, actress Patricia Neal and the Kennedys<
DID YOU KNOW ... Lyle loves leather?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:06 — The Herald NewsVanson Leathers is America’s largest manufacturer of leather motorcycle jackets and motorcycle riding apparel for men and women.
Nokona bat factory a hit
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:00 — The Herald News
Baseball’s opening day may have come in April but the Spindle City didn’t mind waiting a little longer.
Nokona bat factory a hit
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 16:00 — The Herald NewsBaseball’s opening day may have come in April but the Spindle City didn’t mind waiting a little longer.
DID YOU KNOW ... Fashion went military?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 15:38 — The Herald NewsWhaling Manufacturing Co. Inc., which for many years was primarily a fashion retail business, changed its focus after the terrorist attacks of Sept.
DID YOU KNOW ... What's in a name?
Fri, 09/26/2008 - 15:01 — The Herald NewsCorky & Company is named after the owners’ oldest daughter, Courtney, and the inspiration for Corky & Company. Frankie & Daisy i
