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Manufacturing Transformed: Real Shops, Real Stories43: From Multi-National Executive to Machine Shop Owner - Chris Basgall of CatamountSome shop owners work their way up from the shop floor. Chris Basgall arrived from the opposite direction. Before buying Catamount Machine Works, he spent decades leading IT, operations, and large-scale transformation inside one of the world's biggest telecommunications companies, serving 350 million customers across continents. Then he walked away from corporate life, moved his family to Florida, and bought a 15-person machine shop with paper travelers, scattered data, and a tech stack that hadn't changed much in years. Chris didn't choose Catamount for what it was. He chose it for what it could be. He came in...
2025-11-2658 min
Manufacturing TomorrowRuss Bukowski, Mastercam, & Chris Basgall, Catamount Machine Works
Russ Bukowski is president of Mastercam, the world’s most widely used CAM software. With decades of experience driving product innovation and strategic partnerships, Russ is leading Mastercam into a new era—where AI, advanced automation, and precision programming are reshaping how machinists and shops operate. Under his leadership, Mastercam 2026 introduces powerful new features designed to boost productivity, efficiency, and usability—while helping manufacturers stay globally competitive.
Chris Basgall is CEO of Catamount Machine Works, a precision machining company based in the Tampa area. Catamount delivers high-quality components for industries ranging from aerospace to energy, and Chris brings...
2025-10-1328 min