Each week Ari interviews a thriving manufacturing leader and discovers the secrets to their success. He uncovers each guests' 'manufacturing story' - their path into and through the industry, Ari digs into successes and best practices of each company and leader, as well as challenges and discoveries, to help listeners and guests learn from each other. Discover the strategies these great leaders have used to start, develop, and grow their business - workforce development, leadership, sales/ma ...
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ACM Live Part II: CCAT - An Important Partner for Technology & Automation in Manufacturing
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What role do technology and automation play in shaping the future of manufacturing? Recorded live at ACM Aerospace Alley, the latest episode of the Made in America Podcast features insights from Brian Montanari (Hapco Industries), Jackie Garafano (CCAT), and Nick Delick (New England Airfoil Products). Together, they explore how technology roadmaps …
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MIA ACM Tradeshow 2024 Live: Why it's time to get moving on CMMC Certification
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Recorded live from ACM Aerospace Alley, we bring you an insightful panel discussion on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Join Ari Santiago, CompassMSP CEO and Made in America Host, alongside industry leaders Michael Polo, President of ACMT Inc., and Carleton Birk, President of Birk Manufacturing, as they explore why CMMC is crucial…
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Made in America - Career journey, and fostering the next generation -- with Monique Iken, PMC-STS, Inc.
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Monique Iken from PMC-STS, Inc. sits with Ari Santiago to talk about her career journey, off-shoring and fostering the next generation workforce in Manufacturing.
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A Turn-around Story with Randy Hauser, Chicago Metal Fabricators
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In this episode, Randy Hauser, President of Chicago Metal Fabricators, discusses the turnaround and growth of this metal fabricator company with roots dating back to 1908. Randy shares his journey from joining the company as a turnaround specialist to leading it through transformative changes in sales, marketing, and operations. Discover how Chicag…
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Strategic Diversification and Innovation with Charlie Radcliff, Radcliff Wire
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In this episode, Charlie Radcliff, President of Radcliff Wire, shares the impressive journey of his family-owned business. Radcliff Wire specializes in custom-shaped wire, serving diverse industries such as aerospace, medical, and electronics. Charlie talks to Ari about the company's diversification strategy, which came down from his father, and co…
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Turning Passion into Evangelism with Aneesa Muthana, Pioneer Services/M&M Quality Grinding
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This week's episode is not only entertaining, it's also so educational. Aneesa Muthana is a fantastic storyteller with a unique road into her roles. Aneesa is the CEO of both Pioneer Service and M&M Quality Grinding, companies she took over from multiple family members and built to the successful organizations they are today. M&M produces precision…
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Nailing down quality and culture with Rick Skidmore, Timberlane
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This week we welcome Rick Skidmore, Founder and CEO of Timberlane. Timberlane hand-crafts beautiful, high quality wooden shutters. They have also crafted an incredible company culture thanks to implementing some of the best current business theories on continuous improvement and organizational structure. On this episode, Rick shares how he puts the…
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Risks, hard work, and helping others with Owen Polzello, Park City Packaging
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There are so many fascinating niche businesses in manufacturing, and this week's episode is one of them. Park City Packaging manufactures specialty packaging for vital, large, and/or dimensionally complex aerospace parts so they can be safely and securely shipped across the country or across the world. Owen Polzello, the next generation leader and …
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Putting the puzzle pieces together with Chris deGruchy, Cast Rite Metal
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In sectors of manufacturing that remain "dirty jobs", like foundries and casting, it's even more important to have a fantastic company culture, where word of mouth brings in new employees and liking what you do is paramount. On this episode, Ari talks to Chris deGruchy, Principal and General Manager of Cast Rite Metal, about his company culture tha…
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Improving Indoor Air Quality with Steve Levine, AtmosAir
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Discover how AtmosAir's groundbreaking bipolar ionization technology has been a game-changer for indoor environments. President and CEO, Steve Levine, delves into the challenges of proving the technology's efficacy and its eventual adoption by professional sports teams. Steve discusses the technology's significant impact on energy costs, absenteeis…
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Overcoming challenges with strategic thinking - Laura Grondin, Virginia Industries
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In this week's episode, discover how the multifaceted company, Virginia Industries - consisting of Hartford Technologies' (balls and bearings) and Bingham and Taylor (access solutions for water and gas) - has navigated nearly 100 years of twists and turns to stay relevant. Laura and Ari discuss many tough decisions the company had to make along the…
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The Chemistry of Success with Kate Hampford Donahue, Hampford Research
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On this episode, Kate Hampford Donahue, CEO of Hampford Research, discusses the transformative journey of taking over her father's specialty chemical company. Without a background in the chemical industry, Kate embraced a new kind of leadership, using skills gained throughout her early career. She recounts the pivotal support of Vistage, a CEO peer…
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Adapting and Thriving Alongside Great People with Jack Birtwell, Porter Preston
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Adapting and thriving through uncertainty and change is one thing that Jack Birtwell, President and Owner of Porter Preston, knows well! On this episode, Jack shares his journey and how he turned a career setback into a successful enterprise. He and Ari delve into the importance of supportive partnerships - both his business partner and his wife ha…
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Lower Energy Costs and Increase Reliability with Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation
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Learn how you can save money on your electricity or even make money from it, while also making your power infrastructure more reliable and sustainable! In this episode of Made in America, Ari talks to Christina Lampe-Onnerud, CEO of Cadenza Innovation, about the transformative potential of battery storage technology. Christina discusses how Cadenza…
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers with Rani Viroja, Accuturn Manufacturing/AMEP
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Wanna be inspired by the next generation of manufacturers? Watch this episode! This week's guest discovered a passion for manufacturing that led not only to her current role at Accuturn Manufacturing, but also to designing programs that teach the next generation about manufacturing. Rani Viroja, Quality Engineer and a 2nd generation leader at Accut…
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How to Drive Company Culture with Core Values and Active Listening with Shelley Fasano, Dymotek
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A company that values good culture values its employees. In this episode we learn all about Dymotek, specialists in plastic molding, from their CEO, Shelley Fasano. Shelley talks to Ari about the history of the company - how their entrepreneurial founders believed in finding the right people for the right job and continue that tradition today. We l…
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Sustainability with a Customer Focus with Jaclyn Epstein, Mica Corporation
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Sustainability, customer focus, core values, and relationships are what this episode is all about. This is a compelling conversation with Jaclyn Epstein, COO of MICA Corporation, a pioneer in water-based primers for sustainable flexible packaging solutions. Discover how Mica Corporation is revolutionizing the industry with a customer-focused approa…
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Using Extended Reality and AI in Manufacturing with Ted Dinsmore, SphereGen Technologies
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As technology like Augmented (AR), Virtual (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) as well as AI become better and better, the use cases for business continue to grow. In this week's fascinating episode, Ted Dinsmore from SphereGen Technologies explains what these technologies are and how they can be used to solve complex business challenges. After initially s…
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175 years of manufacturing with Paul Lloyd, Farrel Pomini
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Farrel Pomini is a 175 year old company that has been through multiple iterations of their manufacturing journey - and still survives! In their latest iteration, they are a leader in research, design and manufacture of compounding systems for the polymer processing industry. In this episode, Ari talks to Paul Lloyd, President of Farrel Pomini, abou…
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Serving the Industrial Base with Ron Angelo, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)
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CCATs technology adoption programs and funding opportunities for small and medium sized manufacturers keep growing and developing, so we are always happy to hear from Ron Angelo, President & CEO about their latest and greatest programs. Ron tells Ari about continuous improvement over the years at CCAT and how they are focusing in on areas like trai…
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Recruitment and Retention - The Best of Made in America
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The manufacturing industry is constantly talking about workforce recruitment and retention. It's been a big topic on the podcast for several years, as well, and approaches are changing. This week, we're sharing some of the recruitment and retention secrets that you may have missed during this year's episodes. We've pulled together some of the best …
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Persistence Beats Resistance with Craig Allmendinger, Northeast Scientific
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Medical device reprocessing is a fascinating niche of medical manufacturing that we haven't yet discussed on the podcast! In this episode, Craig Allmendinger, CEO of Northeast Scientific (NES), shares the remarkable journey of NES. This a story of some serious perseverance! Discover how NES navigated substantial early challenges, overcame massive r…
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A Passion for Time and Space with Love Hunter, Love Hunter Watches
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What does it mean to make mechanical watches the traditional way? Think made-by-hand, incredibly tight tolerances, and exceptional attention to detail! That's what you get with Love Hunter Watches, an exclusive luxury watch manufacturer bringing back American watch manufacturing. On this episode, we welcome Love Hunter owner of Love Hunter Watches …
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Persistence and Inspiration with Alison Carey-Lynch, Carey Manufacturing
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Carey Manufacturing is a 2nd generation manufacturing company specializing in latches, catches, and handles. With 10-15000 unique parts, their catalog is massive! On this episode, Ari and talks to Alison Carey-Lynch about coming into manufacturing and learning her way through the company. Alison talks about her time working with Paul Lavoie, CT's C…
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Customer collaboration and IOT with Sam Simons, OEM Controls
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When you combine entrepreneurial spirit, customer collaboration, and technology, you get a well-run company that leans into technological advancements. That's what we're learning about in this episode with Sam Simons, President of OEM Controls On this episode, Ari and Sam talk about OEM Controls, which specializes in industrial joystick controllers…
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This week, join us for two more excellent interviews recorded live at the Aerospace Components Manufacturers Aerospace Alley tradeshow on November 1. Dorothy Carlone, General Machine and John Bau, Quinnipiac University steal the show with their great positive energy! Dorothy Carlone, VP of General Machine, talks to Ari about coming into her familie…
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This week, join us for 3 fantastic interviews recorded live at the Aerospace Components Manufacturers Aerospace Alley tradeshow on November 1. Chris Kielb from Advance Welding, Amy Thompson from CCAT and Jim Reeser from Production Metals share their views on the value of the event, as well as what their organizations are involved in. Chris Kielb, P…
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Basic Science Makes Smart Business with Tom Kelly, Kelly Green Products
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Designing a flat roof that can stay on during high winds is no small feat, but Tom Kelly has done it using basic science principles and a new kind of sustainable construction board called Kelly Green Board. On this episode, Ari talks to Tom Kelly, Owner of 2001 Company and Kelly Green Products about his roof design that vacuum seals onto a building…
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Change and Reinvention with Ryan Bower, Verico Technology
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The only constant in life is change! What would you do if your product or service was made obsolete by new technology? Throw in the towel or take a deep look at the business to pull together an entirely new business idea? In this week's episode, Ari speaks with Ryan Bower of Verico Technology about the history and future of this company that took a…
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Lighting Up the Architectural World with Allie Schieffelin, The Lighting Quotient
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Architectural lighting may not be something you think about often- but most people notice when it's really great or really bad! In this episode, Allie Schieffelin, Owner and CEO of The Lighting Quotient, talks about lighting design and engineering and how this 100+ year old company has shifted with the times and trends. Did you know that LEDs made …
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Solving Tough Engineering Challenges with Mark Mangiafico, Peter Paul
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When your business becomes known for handling tough engineering challenges, you might find that growth follows! Peter Paul makes solenoid valves for some of the most challenging flow solution applications. In this episode, Ari talks to Mark Mangiafico, President of Peter Paul about growing up in and around his family business. They talk about the b…
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Entrepreneurship, Acquisitions, and EOS with Rich Milici, Blackstone Industries
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Rich Milici, President &CEO of Blackstone Industries wanted to control his own fate after his job was moved to another state - so he started his entrepreneurial journey. In 2013, Rich purchased Blackstone Industries, a group of brands that manufacturers tools for artisan markets. With 3 brands that are over 100 years old, he knew this would be a st…
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Taking Apparel from Commodity to Craft with Jacob Long, American Woolen Company
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This is an incredible Made in America story of bringing woolen textile manufacturing back to the US - specifically back to New England. In this episode, Ari talks to Jacob Long, President of American Woolen Company, about his passion for creating a story and a community around the American wool industry. They discuss the idea of 'craft' manufacturi…
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Industrializing Construction with Modular Manufacturing, Roger Krulak, FullStack Modular
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This episode takes you through the history of the construction industry and its resistance to industrialization, and brings you to modern-day manufacturing of modular construction. While everything else in our modern world is manufactured…construction has had a tough time making the transition. Roger Krulak, President and Founder of FullStack Modul…
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Beating the Odds with Jonathan Marcus, Rose Sisters Brands
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Rose Sisters Chips is an up-and-coming snack that has been beating the odds and growing at a quick pace. This week Ari talks to Jonathan Marcus, President of Rose Sisters Brands and discovers the origin of their family's chip recipe, the story of getting started, and how they moved from co-packing to self-manufacturing. Starting at zero, Rose Siste…
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Quality, Improvement, and Empowerment with Carleton Birk, Birk Manufacturing
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This episode is all about the journey… a personal journey, a company journey, and a Lean journey. This week Ari talks to Carleton Birk, President of Birk Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of innovative thermal heating elements. After Carleton took over as President, just 2 years ago, the company went through massive growth that challenged their…
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A Successful Rise to CEO with Marietta Lee, The Lee Company
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Back on the podcast after 4 years, Marietta Lee, the newly-named CEO of The Lee Company, has a lot to talk about! The Lee Company is now a 3rd generation family- business that is a leading innovator in miniature precision fluid controls. Simultaneous with transitioning to a new CEO, The Lee Company also reached their 75th anniversary. On this episo…
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Resilience Through Tough Times with Lorella Struzzi, ProMold Plastics
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Coming back after losing 80-90% of your business sounds impossible, but ProMold Plastics proved it can be done! ProMold Plastics is a 55+ year old company specializing in custom injection molding and mold making. Lorella Struzzi, co-owner, tells Ari about the origins of ProMold Plastics, but they really dive in to learn from the hard years after 20…
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Reinventing a 170 year-old business with Jeff Davis, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals
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How does a 170 year old pharmaceutical company reinvent itself over and over again to remain relevant in our ever-changing world? Find out today with Jeff Davis, president and CEO of Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer and supplier of store brand over-the-counter (OTC) creams, ointments, toothpastes, nasal products and first aid products that…
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Meghan West knew at a young age she wanted to join her Dad and the team at Mastercam. Now she's the president and CEO, bringing solutions and services to the manufacturing world with advanced software. This episode is a wide-spanning journey that starts with the company's origins and Meghan's early days. We learn about Meghan's entrance into the co…
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You Can't Do it Alone with Pete Hoffman, Orange Research
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Pete Hoffman is a third generation leader and president at Orange Research, a leader in filtration, level and flow monitoring. He is following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, but bringing his own digital twist. It's not a surprise that Pete went to school originally for Information Technology, as he aims to digitally transform Orang…
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Get the Best Sleep Ever with Bob Zukowski, Custom Sleep Technology
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Bob Zukowski joins Ari for this episode to discuss his manufacturing journey and how he founded Custom Sleep Technology. As the name would indicate, they make custom made sleep products designed specifically for the body of their customer, so they get restful, healthful sleep. Bob has a real passion for the materials, design, technology and even ma…
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Economic Development at the Speed of Business with John Bourdeaux, AdvanceCT
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In this 4th anniversary episode of the Made in America podcast, we are joined by John Bourdeaux, CEO of AdvanceCT. AdvanceCT is a private organization that partners with Connecticut state economic development to expand current CT businesses, attract new businesses, market the state, and provide the research needed to successfully accomplish those g…
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Solving Problems using Collaborative Robotics with Rishabh Agarwal, Peer Robotics
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Growing up in a big manufacturing family, Rishabh Agarwal, CEO of Peer Robotics, got an early look at the challenges manufacturers are facing. Now he's working to solve them - one robotic solution at a time. Peer Robotics builds robots that solve some of the most simple, yet time and labor consuming tasks - moving materials around your shop floor. …
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit with Tushar Shah, Airex Rubber
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Tushar Shah is the new President of Airex Rubber, having purchased the rubber parts business just a little over a year ago in 2022. He owns and operates the 80 year old business with his wife, Hetal, who handles everything outside of operations, while Tushar runs the operations side of the business. Ari talks to Tushar about the process of purchasi…
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Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future - Best of Made in America
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Summer is upon us! As we all spend more time outdoors, we often think about how our actions affect the environment now and into the future. But it may surprise you how many of our manufacturing guests CONSTANTLY have sustainability and environmental impact on their minds. This "Best of" episode highlights just some of the manufacturers we have spok…
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Joe Mullally is the Senior Vice President of Defibtech, a medical device manufacturer of life-saving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). In this episode, Joe and Ari discuss the mission of Defibtech and the importance of the AED. Joe tells Ari about the educational and legislative work the company does to promote the use of the device in publ…
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Ed Gilchrest is the President of Gyre9 a growing product design firm that also engineers and manufactures products for its customers. In this episode, Ed and Ari dive deep into the fascinating world of product design and development. Ed describes it as "Mythbusters" every day, which sounds like a pretty fun way to work! Ed describes why manufacture…
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Reinvention and Resilience with Beverlee Dacey, Amodex Products
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Beverlee Dacey is the second generation leader of Amodex Products, manufacturers of an ink and stain remover that is soap based (the only one of its kind) and even recommended by the makers of Sharpie! Throughout this episode, Beverlee shares heart-felt stories from the business, her customers, and her family. Her positive approach to business and …
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Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kim Bowen, Specialty Cable Corporation
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This week, we are joined by Kim Bowen, CEO of Specialty Cable Corporation, a cabling manufacturer specializing in wire that can withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures. Their wires are engineered and manufactured in all sizes from baby heart monitors to airplane power cables. Kim and Ari talk about Kim's interesting background starting at a tec…
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