R & D Tool & Engineering Co

Founded in 1984, Creative Blow Mold Tooling mainly focuses on the design, manufacture and repair of tooling for the blow mold industry. Its core area of expertise includes 3-D product design and modeling, mold and tool design, mold experience and project management. The company serves various industries, including food and beverage, motor oil, medical, household chemicals, personal and industrial/agricultural chemicals. Located in Lee's Summit, Mo., it offers a wide range of services, such as product design and engineering, manufacturing, design tolls, etc.

Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is a provider of engineering, architectural, environmental and consulting solutions. It has a staff of more than 2,900 employees. The company serves the needs of clients in the energy, transportation, health care, telecommunications, security, manufacturing, and water and wastewater industries. Burns & McDonnell offers planning, design and construction services for airports, refineries, power plants, military bases and water treatment facilities. The company provides energy procurement, on-site electric generation and assessment services. It also offers project management, building automation and financial analysis solutions. In addition, Burns & McDonnell provides stormwater management, flood control and ecosystem restoration services.

Established in 1981, Van Am Tool & Engineering Inc. specializes in providing quality tooling, stamping, machining and manufacturing. It serves a wide range of industries, such as the agriculture, appliance, automotive and construction. The company has a 61,000-square foot facility. Van Am Tool & Engineering Inc. s services include machining, vibratory deburring, welding, painting, plating, assembly and packaging. It has facilities such as CNC machining, manual MIG and TIG welding, robotic welding, robotic plasma cutting. The company is located in St. Joseph, Mo.