Entries by Jeff Klingberg

Portfolio Update: Ortman Fluid Power Cross Reference Guide

Mountain Stream Group’s development of this 4-page cross reference guide for the Ortman Fluid Power 3TH Series cylinder line started with an Internet search to ascertain all the manufacturers of NFPA heavy-duty, hydraulic cylinders. Next, we downloaded catalog information about the part number coding for the various mounting styles, identified the series name and available […]

Client Profile: Ortman Fluid Power Is Back!

After a long absence the hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder brand known as Ortman Fluid Power is back. Their journey began in 1945 when World War II veterans Harold and Nelson Ortman returned home joining their older brother Alva, Carl Speichert and Carter Miller to form Ortman-Miller Machine Company, Inc. located in Hammond, Indiana. At its […]

In The Nick Of Time: Science Cheerleaders!

S-C-I-E-N-C-E S-C-I-E-N-C-E S-C-I-E-N-C-E Science! Science! Science! Cheerleaders for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? Absolutely! It’s about time! The United States is at a crossroads. Battling for its survival, and desperately needs a quintessential American pep rally. We can’t secure a prosperous future without innovation, science, and technology. But, we have three major STEM problems […]

Mountain Stream Group Expands Client Payment Options

It used to be the only payment methods for businesses were cash or the company check. Then came along corporate credit cards. And, now the integration of the Internet with the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (Check 21 Act) has changed the way we all do business and opened a whole new world […]

Four Keys To North American Success For Foreign Corporations

North American success for foreign corporations can be elusive. A recent LinkedIn post asked for experiences from foreign national corporations who have had trouble introducing their products and services to the North American market. From our experience in this area, foreign national corporations typically encounter the following issues. 1. Send a foreign national to open […]

Mountain Stream Group Adds HYDROMECH To Our Roster Of Clients

We are pleased to announce the addition of HYDROMECH to our roster of clients. HYDROMECH is a start-up company who has designed a new, patent-pending hydraulic lift system for recreational vehicles, boat lifts and residential construction. The proprietary hydraulic pump distributes the appropriate amount of fluid to each linear actuator to enable a synchronized lift […]