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The Manufacturing ExecutiveResilience Over Four Generations of a Family-Owned Manufacturing Business w/ Melanie WhiteFrom COVID (and the labor and supply chain obstacles that came along with it) to the recent challenges we're now facing with tariffs, the current generation of manufacturing leaders has fought through quite a bit in just a short period of time.
My guest today, Melanie White, will talk about the current manufacturing landscape specifically, but in the context of her 79-year old family-owned business, Hellwig Products, where she serves as the fourth-generation CEO.2025-04-1534 min
Women of Influence PodcastFrom Hot Wheels to CEO: Melanie White on Business, Leadership & PassionIn this episode of Women of Influence, we’re diving into the fast lane with Melanie White, CEO of Hellwig Products and a fourth-generation leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. From playing with Hot Wheels as a kid to running a major company, Melanie shares her journey of resilience, leadership, and breaking gender norms in a male-dominated field.She opens up about her challenges, the power of giving people grace, and the mindset shifts that helped her thrive as a female CEO. Whether you're in business or leadership or just love a good story about pe...2025-04-0329 min
OTSS PodcastDavid Borla, Seth Glauberman and Melanie Hellwig White on Multi-Generational BusinessesSome entrepreneurs who started their own businesses can envy those who run their families’ companies. After all, many of these multi-generational leaders didn’t have to go through the often painful process of starting a brand from scratch. While that may be true, running a family business comes with a whole other set of unique challenges. And keeping that business going for generations also requires a lot of skill and knowledge.On this special episode of the “Only The Strong Survive” podcast, host Dan Kahn discusses the intricacies and difficulties of making multi-generational businesses thrive with three great gu...2025-03-271h 06
Manufacturing TomorrowMelanie Hellwig-White, Hellwig Suspension Products
In this episode of MFG TMW, we sit down with Melanie Hellwig-White, CEO and owner of Hellwig Suspension Products, a certified woman-owned business known for its cutting-edge suspension solutions for the automotive and RV industries. Under Melanie’s leadership, the company has honored its 79-year legacy while embracing innovation, modernization, and sustainability.
A champion for women in manufacturing and the automotive sector, Melanie has spent over 20 years at Hellwig, spearheading initiatives that drive industry progress. As chair-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)—the world’s largest automotive business association—she is set to shape the future o...2025-03-1722 min
Anderson Overland PodcastAnderson Overland - Episode #86 - In the Spotlight: Joey Anderson of Anderson Overland Joins Melanie Hellwig on Hitched & Haulin’ for an Epic ConversationIn this special episode, the roles are reversed as Joey Anderson of Anderson Overland takes the guest seat on the Hitched & Haulin’ Podcast with Melanie Hellwig of Hellwig Suspension Products. Get ready for an exciting deep dive as Joey shares the story behind Anderson Overland, his passion for adventure, and the journey that shaped his podcast into a must-listen for overlanding enthusiasts.From unforgettable trail experiences to insights on building a thriving community of explorers, this interview is packed with candid stories, laughs, and a shared love for the open road. Don’t miss this unique crossover conv...2025-02-0146 min
Manufacturing TalksMelanie Hellwig-White on making sway bars and helper springsSend us a textGearheads unite! Episode 143 features the CEO of Hellwig Products, Melanie Hellwig-White, chatting about how they make cool aftermarket parts like helper springs and sway bars.It's a great fourth-generation manufacturing business story. Here are some highlights.Chapters:00:00 - intro01:00 - how Melanie landed in the family business03:00 - helper springs and the founding of Hellwig Products04:45 - Jim's helper spring experience07:15 - the ag workforce in Visalia, California knows how to work09:30 - Melanie's move up the ladder12:30 - the breadth of...2025-01-2827 min
The Total Podcast! with Phil ScottVideo Clip of Episodes 128 and 129: Daniel Nieh and Codrin Cobzaru, Creators of Sparq and Melanie White - CEO of Hellwig Products (Plus More!)Video Clip of Episodes 128 and 129: Daniel Nieh and Codrin Cobzaru, Creators of Sparq and Melanie White - CEO of Hellwig Products (Plus More!)2025-01-0601 min
The Total Podcast! with Phil ScottEpisode 128: Melanie Hellwig-White - CEO of Hellwig Products, and SEMA Board Chair Elect: Making A Strong Impact in the Automotive World!Episode 128 of "The Total Podcast! With Phil Scott"
features the fabulous Melanie Hellwig-White, CEO of Hellwig Products, and Board Chair Elect of Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). She discusses working in the family business and its history, her goals and inspiration for being a part of SEMA, being a mom, a role model for women and young girls, especially in the automotive world, and so much more!
The video version of this episode now available on YouTube ( https://lnkd.in/g2qrKYWJ) as well!
Don't miss this fascinating, thought-provoking, and in-depth interview with this talented, inspiring, and d...2024-11-2225 min
Gain Traction[SEMA Series] Connecting Tire Leaders with Don Detore, Clint Young, Doug Kershaw, Melanie White, and Scott BishopDon Detore, Editor at Tire Business, oversees the daily editorial operations of Tire Business, the leading trade magazine for the tire industry published by Crain Communications. Don also has experience as a managing editor, adjunct professor, and executive editor. Clint Young, President and Chief Operating Officer at Point S Tire and Auto Service, has been with the company for almost 10 years. Clint's role focuses on creating growth and improving the member experience at Point S Tire, which has more than 350 points of sale across the US. Doug Kershaw is Head of Operations at Ferentino Tire U...2024-11-2019 min
OTSS PodcastMelanie Hellwig-White, Hellwig ProductsMelanie Hellwig White is the CEO of Hellwig Suspension Products. Founded in 1946 by her great-grandfather and grandfather, the duo went door to door selling helper springs to improve the ride and handling of heavily loaded cars. After making a sale, the father-and-son team installed the new springs in the customer’s driveway. From those humble origins, Hellwig Suspension Products has become one of the most recognized names and a leader in developing sway bars and load control products for OEM and aftermarket applications.Leading the innovative company since 2019, Melanie is the fourth generation of her family to run the bu...2024-08-2945 min
Race Industry Now!"Benefits of Heat Treatment in Suspension" by Hellwig Suspension ProductsMelanie White, CEO, 4th Generation; Mark Hellwig, 3rd Generation and Neil Krentz, Engineering Manager. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.
Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.2024-04-2448 min
Ride-in-Style: A Glimpse into the World of Auto Restyling and Aftermarket UpgradesRide-in-Style Podcast: Episode 16 Melanie White of HelwigIn episode 16 of the Ride-In-Style podcast, hosts Jesse and Josh interview Melanie White, CEO of Hellwig Products. Their conversation covers Melanie's journey from making cold calls to becoming CEO, the company’s family history and involvement in SEMA, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, how they approach customer service, maintaining the company's quality standards and legacy, and Hellwig's broad set of products. Melanie also shares her experience as a volunteer and part of SEMA’s board of directors and her vision for the future of both Hellwig Products and the industry in general.
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B Squad HotrodSEMA Special #6 - Melanie Hellwig-White from Hellwig SuspensionSEMA Special #6 - Melanie Hellwig-White from Hellwig Suspension Products Melanie Hellwig-White joins us from SEMA at her booth - Hellwig Suspension Products. She not only is the CEO of Hellwig, but also the Chair-Elect for SEMA. We talk a bit about both of those things and a trifecta of B Squad Moves. A big thank you to Melanie for hanging out with us for a bit at SEMA. Also big thanks to Steve, Brad, Colt, Nick, John, Daniel, Jim and Gail From B Squad for making all these interviews happen at SEMA 2023. ...2024-01-2715 min
Jeep Talk ShowMelanie Hellwig ProductsMelanie Hellwig White is the fourth generation Hellwig to lead Hellwig Suspension Products. Additionally, she currently serves on the SEMA Board of Officers as the incoming chair. Melanie began working at Hellwig Products in 2005 cold calling industry partners for Hellwig. Through the years, she has gained experience in every area of the company, including sales, marketing, and customer service, but also enjoys wearing her steel-toed boots and working on the factory floor. Over the years, Melanie has flipped the script from seeing challenges as opportunities, and attributes focus, determination and vision to helping her get to where she is...2024-01-1352 min
Gain TractionCamaraderie and Passion on Full Display at the 2023 SEMA Trade Show With Mike Edge of Tread PartnersDon Detore is the Editor of Tire Business, an industry trade magazine published by Crain Communications, and has over 35 years of journalism experience. Geoff Doster is the President of Linglong Tires, spearheading the brand’s North American growth initiatives. George Kingman is the Founder of Advanced Shop Leadership, a group of consultants focused on improving financials, team culture, training, customer experience, and operational excellence. Greg Draper is in charge of purchasing at Dunlap & Kyle Tire Company, a tire distribution company who sells to wholesalers and resellers. Jordan Swerdloff is the Founder of...2023-11-1026 min
The Truck Show PodcastHellwig’s Melanie White, Holman’s New Wheels, TSP MilestoneMelanie White, President of fourth-generation Hellwig Products, share her company’s secrets of success. Holman stays busy and gets a new set of wheels and TSP hits a new milestone. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Hellwig Products.2023-10-071h 47The Truck Show PodcastHellwig’s Melanie White, Holman’s New Wheels, TSP MilestoneMelanie White, President of fourth-generation Hellwig Products, share her company’s secrets of success. Holman stays busy and gets a new set of wheels and TSP hits a new milestone. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Hellwig Products.2023-10-071h 47
Anderson Overland PodcastAnderson Overland - Episode #55 - Hellwig Suspension w/Melanie Hellwig & Mike HallmarkJoin me as I interview Melanie Hellwig and Mike Hallmark in this awesome episode! Hellwig Products was founded in 1946 after World War II and has remained family owned and operated to this day, manufacturing all of its steel products in California’s Central Valley. Throughout the years, Hellwig Products has developed innovative suspension systems that help vehicles handle loads and control sway. The product portfolio primarily includes anti-sway bars for aftermarket and OEM applications. Check them out at HELLWIGPRODUCTS.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-08-1553 min
The Jim Beaver Show#508 - Melanie White w/ Hellwig ProductsOn this episode Melanie White with Hellwig Products joins Jim Beaver to talk about the automotive aftermarket, off-road, SEMA, being a female in a male dominated industry, and being owner of a brand with a family legacy.Be sure and find a General Tire for your ride here: General TireSubscribe here to the show: Apple PodcastsFollow us on YouTube here: Jim Beaver on YouTube2023-05-1744 min
The Trailchasers PodcastEp 261: Melanie White from Hellwig ProductsMelanie White from @hellwigproducts joins us to talk about her career in the automotive aftermarket industry, starting with cold calling and ending up as the CEO of the company. Then we talk about some of the events we will be at in the near future.2023-03-091h 54
Cars Yeah2072: Melanie WhiteMelanie White is the president of Hellwig Products. Founded in 1946, Hellwig Products manufactures forged steel suspension products for a variety of vehicles including recreational vehicles, trucks, and SUVs2022-05-1140 min
Quantum Revenue ExpansionCreating 8 Figure Growth as a 4th Generation CEOThe Melanie White you will meet on today’s interview is a 4th generation CEO of her family’s business, Hellwig Products, but her journey definitely didn’t start out at the top.While simultaneously working on her degree in psychology and working at a bakery, Melanie’s desire to be in outside sales was born. After seeing and listening to the sales reps that came through the family business, Melanie decided she wanted to have a go at impacting people through sales also.Her timing was perfect; Hellwig Products needed an outside salesperson to do their...2021-10-1945 min
Cars YeahMelanie White President of Hellwig ProductsMelanie White is the president of Hellwig Products. Founded in 1946, Hellwig Products manufactures forged steel suspension products for a variety of vehicles including recreational vehicles, trucks, and SUVs and is an OE supplier for Oshkosh, Freightliner, and the United States military. 2021-03-1541 min
CampusLifeCampusLife - Erstis SoSe 2021In der ersten Folge der neuen Staffel CampusLife moderieren Marten und Jan.
Es gibt die neue Kategorie "WG-Talk", der Ersti Moritz berichtet über den Studienstart und wir bekommen einen Einblick in die Arbeit der Medienwirtschaft und Journalismus Studiengangsmanagerin Melanie Hellwig.
Viel Spaß!2021-03-1140 min
The Truck Show PodcastBonus SEMA Episode Day 2It’s SEMA week! In this Day 2 Bonus Episode, the guys catch up with Brent Hagan from Nissan, SEMA’s Launch Pad winner Matt Beenan, Melanie Hellwig White from Hellwig Products, Craig Jackson of Barrett Jackson, Kevin Stearns from Tillman Motorsports/Pacific Fab, and Titan racer Walter Cheney from Venom Racing.2018-11-012h 00The Truck Show PodcastBonus SEMA Episode Day 2It’s SEMA week! In this Day 2 Bonus Episode, the guys catch up with Brent Hagan from Nissan, SEMA’s Launch Pad winner Matt Beenan, Melanie Hellwig White from Hellwig Products, Craig Jackson of Barrett Jackson, Kevin Stearns from Tillman Motorsports/Pacific Fab, and Titan racer Walter Cheney from Venom Racing.2018-11-012h 00
CarStoriesMelanie Hellwig White and Mike Hallmark from Hellwig ProductsWe had Melanie Hellwig White on the podcast as part of our 2016 SEMA special and we had so much fun that we invited her back! Melanie is one of the titular Hellwig's of Hellwig Products fame and Hellwig has been making super high-quality suspension products for over 70 years in their factory in California. During her last conversation with Kyle and James, Melanie promised to deliver an epic off-roading shovel to Kyle to fuel his nascent dreams of overlanding and she definitely came through strong. This is a fun one, enjoy!2017-05-3041 minCarStories2016 SEMA Special Part 1We sent our podcast hosts, James and Kyle, to Las Vegas for SEMA and they managed to line up some interviews with some truly awesome automotive personalities. Rather than trickle these interviews out, we're going to give them to you in two big chunks. This first chunk features interviews with:Lance Stander of SuperformanceMelanie Hellwig White of Hellwig ProductsJack Chisenhall of Vintage AirJason Engel of Classic RecreationsDave Kindig of Velocity's Bitchin' Rides and Kindig-It DesignMike and Jim Ring, aka Ringbrothers...2016-11-102h 46