Download or read book Evinrude Johnson and the Legend of OMC written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Pulitzer Prize Nominations! Evinrude-Johnson and The Legend of OMC is a coffee-table book about the remarkable history of the world's largest maker of outboard motors. First known as "detachable rowboat motors", a race for outboard speed and power has propelled the marine industry from Evinrude's small shed in Milwaukee into a billion-dollar worldwide company. This classic volume documents OMC products from 1909 to 1993. Individually boxed. 144 pp., 85 color, 119 black & white images.
Download or read book Ole Evinrude and His Outboard Motor written by Bob Jacobson and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wisconsin entrepreneur Ole Evinrude will inspire children in this addition to the Badger Biographies series for young readers, where the story of Ole's invention, from drawing board to factory floor, is told in a reader-friendly format that includes historic images, a glossary of terms, and sidebars explaining how an outboard motor works. Ole Evinrude was born in Norway in 1877 and immigrated to the United States when he was five years old. The Evinrude family settled in Wisconsin and began farming, but it was clear from a very young age that Ole would not follow the family tradition. Ole Evinrude was meant to work with boats. Building an outboard motor was not easy, though - Ole suffered numerous mechanical and financial setbacks along the way. After years of hard work and persistence, the Evinrude motor company was founded and Ole's outboard motors were an instant hit around the world. Ole continued to improve the design of his motor and attracted other entrepreneurs to the area, making Wisconsin the center of the outboard motor industry for decades.
Download or read book The Legend of Federal Mogul written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by Write Stuff Syndicate. This book was released on 1998 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A century ago, the automobile industry stood poised to reshape the American landscape. The Legend of Federal-Mogul recounts this compelling period in industrial history through the story of Federal-Mogul, one of the world's largest manufacturers of automobile components. Under the leadership of founders H. Gray Muzzy and Edward Lyon, the company began by supplying bearings to the first automobile companies, but quickly diversified into engine seals, lighting systems and braking components. Today, led by Chairman and CEO Dick Snell, with sales of almost $7 billion, the company has stayed true to its roots while emerging as a global systems supplier that works in close partnership with major automakers.
Download or read book Boating written by and published by . This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Legend of Honeywell written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout its rich 110-year history, Honeywell has revolutionized the field of automatic control. Best known for the distinctive round thermostat it introduced in 1953, Honeywell pioneered automatic flight control and played an important role in the computer industry, growing into a multibillion dollar global company with more than 50,000 employees. The Legend of Honeywell, by Jeffrey L. Rodengen, tells the story of the No. 1 manufacturer of control technologies in the world.The Legend of Honeywell, 208 pages, is filled with 100 color and 164 black & white images from Honeywell's long, distinguished history.
Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1981-11 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
Download or read book The Legend of Pfizer written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by Write Stuff Syndicate. This book was released on 1999 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded as a small fine chemicals manufacturer in 1849, Pfizer has established itself as one of the most innovative healthcare companies in the world. Using its famous fermentation process, Pfizer was able to mass produce the wonder drug penicillin during World War II and save thousands of Allied lives. Today, with revenues topping $11 billion, Pfizer's drug pipeline is the envy of competitors, and its animal products are the world standard. The company nears its 150th year in business intent on becoming the world's largest pharmaceutical company. Illustrated with images from the Civil War to present day, The Legend of Pfizer tells the story of a company that has become an integral part of our lives. Individually boxed.
Download or read book The Legend of HCA written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by Write Stuff Syndicate. This book was released on 2003 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legend of HCA chronicles the exciting sometime turbulent story of one of America's most influential corporations. HCA's founding in 1968 started a revolution in the healthcare industry, not only in Nashville, where the company began, but across the entire country. HCA was one of the first investor-owned hospital companies in the nation. As such, the company pioneered an entirely new way of running hospitals. Over the years, HCA has been a leader in balancing and improving the nation's healthcare system. Today it is one of the most well-respected companies in the nation and arguably stands head and shoulders above other investor-owned hospital companies when it come to policies, ethics, and quality healthcare.
Download or read book Sails Skippers and Sextants written by George Drower and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The inventions, the innovations, the stories, the surprises. A combination of history, reference and entertainment – something for every seafarer and many others too.' - Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. People have been sailing for thousands of years, but we've come some distance from longboats and clippers. How did we arrive here? In fifty tales of inventors and innovations, Sails, Skippers and Sextants looks at the history of one of our most enjoyable pastimes, from the monarch who pioneered English yachting to the engineer who invented sailboards. The stories are sometimes inspiring, usually amusing and often intriguing – so grab your lifejacket, it's going to be quite an adventure.
Download or read book The Legend of McCarthy written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by Write Stuff Syndicate. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the remarkable saga of one of America's oldest and largest privately held construction companies.
Download or read book The Legend of Worthington Industries written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by Write Stuff Syndicate. This book was released on 2000 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1955, John H. McConnell, the son of a steelworker, borrowed $600 against his 1952 Oldsmobile to finance the Worthington Steel Company. McConnell, an experienced steel broker, perceived an opportunity: large mills were shifting processing capabilities away from smaller customers. Today, Worthington has earned a position as one of the nation's largest steel processors by serving customers with specialized needs, and in the 1980s, built a large custom plastic capability. The company produces metal framing for construction, body panels for cars, railcar castings, and pre-formed dashboard assemblies for major automakers. Jeffrey L. Rodengen captures the story of free enterprise and personal drive in this well-illustrated volume.
Download or read book The Legend of ALLTEL written by David A. Patten and published by Write Stuff Syndicate. This book was released on 2000 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Legend of Trinity Industries Inc written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by Write Stuff Syndicate. This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trinity Industries, the nation's largest railcar manufacturer and a leading builder of inland barges, highway guardrails and metal components, has a fascinating history of growth through diversification and strategic acquisitions. The company grew from a small household butane and propane gas tank manufacturer to become a $2.5 billion global giant. Trinity has acquired the assets of more than 100 companies, including the venerable Pullman Standard Company, manufacturer of passenger railcars. The Legend of Trinity Industries, by industrial historian Jeffrey L. Rodengen, recounts the determination and corporate strategy that have propelled Trinity to the leadership role of its industry.
Download or read book The Legend of the Titan Corporation written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Legend of Nucor Corporation written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by Write Stuff Syndicate. This book was released on 1997 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nucor is one of the largest steel manufacturers in the United States. Famous for its lean corporate structure and revolutionary incentive plans, Nucor embodies the romance of Big Steel and the ideals of Chairman Ken Iverson, who turned the struggling company known as Nuclear Corporation of America into a successful steel-making empire. Nucor had its beginnings in 1897 as a company established by Ransom Eli Olds, builder of the first Oldsmobile. The Legend of Nucor charts the evolution of the company and tells the success story of Iverson's unique vision and corporate philosophy. Individually boxed, 144 pp.
Download or read book The Legend of Briggs Stratton written by Jeffrey L. Rodengen and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest small engines in the world are manufactured by Briggs & Stratton. From the informal partnership Stephen F. Briggs and Harold M. Stratton formed in 1908, Briggs & Stratton has evolved into an industry leader whose name is synonymous with the lawn mower engines it pioneered.The Legend of Briggs & Stratton, 208 pages, is filled with 125 color and 145 black & white images covering Briggs & Stratton's fascinating history.
