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Manufacturing News NetworkMakers Mic Interview with Mike McGraw of Ranger ManufacturingEpisode SummaryMike McGraw, partner of Ranger Manufacturing shares his insights with MNN host Kenzie Moss on how they machine and fabricate metal and plastic products.Makers Mic -Ranger ManufacturingTopics will include:Rangers updated facility coming soonHow they are changing and evolving in the manufacturing field Mike McGraw About Delta MetalsRanger MFG is a machining and fabrication, contract manufacturer of metal and plastic products. With state-of-the-art equipment and a very experienced staff, Ranger MFG has the ability and cap...
2025-07-2318 min
Manufacturing News NetworkDelta Metals - MNN / Makers MicScott Rasplicka, President of Delta Metals shares his insights with MNN host Kenzie Moss on how they fabricate metal and roofing materials in Savannah.Manufacturing Mic - Delta MetalsTopics will include:Updated Georgia FacilityWho can benefit from working with Scott and his teamPositive impacts on the manufacturing industry and environment Scott Rasplicka About Delta MetalsDelta Metals Inc. is Southeast Georgia’s largest sheet metal and roofing contractor. Founded in 1959, we strive to provide clients with high quality products and superior service at competitive price...
2025-07-1609 min
Manufacturing News NetworkSynthica Energy - MNN / GMA Member SpotlightGrant Gibson, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Synthica Energy shares his insights with MNN host Jason Moss on how industrial byproducts or organic waste streams can be converted into RNG (Renewable Natural Gas).GMA Member Spotlight - Synthica EnergyTopics will include:New Georgia FacilityWho can benefit from RNGPositive impacts on the manufacturing industry and environment Grant Gibson About Synthica EnergySynthica Energy is an anaerobic digestion development company bringing organics-to-energy facilities to underserved markets across the U.S. The company’s mission is to f...
2024-01-0421 min
Manufacturing News NetworkSwifTemp - MNN SpotlightBeau Groover and Max Thomas of SwifTemp share their insights on industry trends impacting Georgia manufacturing companies. Labor and LeadershipGMA Support Partner Spotlight - Manufacturing News Network We discussed information that helps manufacturing leaders understand the impact that compressed air has on your bottom line.Topics include:Understand labor challenges during challenging timesLeadership developmentTools and Tips that work About SwifTemp: Swiftemp's mission is to positively impact the lives of manufacturing people. We do this by providing operational support to manufacturers. We understand the uniqu...
2023-02-0131 min
Manufacturing News NetworkSize Matters - MNN Spotlight - Pye BarkerEric Lunsford, President of Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions shares his insights on industry trends impacting Georgia manufacturing companies. Ron Wright discusses details on how many manufacturing companies are wasting tons on cash (and profit) on electrical cost due to poorly engineered compressed air systems and simple air leaks.SIZE MATTERSGMA Support Partner Spotlight - Manufacturing News Network We discussed information that helps manufacturing leaders understand the impact that compressed air has on your bottom line.Topics will include:Understand proper sizing of compressorsFinding and correcting wasteEnergy cost reduction...
2022-11-1542 min
Manufacturing News NetworkHLB Gross Collins - MNN - Member SpotlightLaura Madajewski shares her insights with MNN host Jason Moss on tools and tips to survive and thrive during these crazy times. GMA Support Partner SpotlightHLB Gross CollinsThis member spotlight interview is open to everyone. We will discuss information that will help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.Topics will include:Understand supply chain issues impacting rising cost and customer fulfillmentTax planning / how to hold onto cash to re-investWorkforce, workforce, a...
2021-12-0755 min
Manufacturing News NetworkCenturion Advisory Group - MNN - Member SpotlightGMA Support Partner SpotlightCenturion Advisory GroupThis member spotlight interview is open to everyone. We will discuss information that will help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.Topics will include:Tools and Tips to Attract and Retain Top TalentSetting your eye on the "Long Game"Retirement Plan Updates and Last Minute Tax Tips Randy BrunsonThe founding shareholder of Centurion Advisory GroupRandy has invested most o...
2021-12-0355 min
Manufacturing News NetworkTaylor English - MNN - Member SpotlightIn this episode of Manufacturing News Network we discussed information that helps manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic.Russell Dunlap - Partner - Taylor English shared best practices that his team has observed throughout America. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times. Topics included:Understanding intellectual property and the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets Clarifying legal rights concerning intellectual property in the United States and internationally Simple tips for manufacturers and service providers to identify and pro...
2020-10-1633 min
Manufacturing News NetworkTri-Merit -MNN - Member SpotlightGMA Support Partner Spotlight - Tri-MeritWe discussed information that will help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic.Randy Crabtree - Co-Founder & Partner & Rob Kling- Regional Director with at Tri-Merit will share best practices that his team has observed throughout America. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.Topics will include:Learn about different qualifying activities involved with proprietary product manufacturing vs. contract manufacturingHear how prototype expenses can increase because of new 174 prototype regsHear how past and future legal cases such a...
2020-10-0833 min
Manufacturing News NetworkMNN - Leadership Lessons - Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman - Your WingmanJason Moss, host of Manufacturing News Network interviews Lt. Col Waldo Waldman as part of the "Leadership Lessons" series.Waldo shares his experiences as a decorated fighter pilot and how leaders should react under pressure. Doing your part of a mission is critical and you should support others on your team. It is not easy being a Wingman, but it is essential to success.Waldo shares as a special offer during this episode for those who are serious about growing as a leader. Connect with Waldo https://www.linkedin.com/in/wal...
2020-09-2328 min
Manufacturing News NetworkMNN - Leadership Lessons - Shay Foley - AlconShay Foley is the General Manager of the Alcon facility in Johns Creek Georgia. He leads a team of 1700 employees that produce over 5 million contacts per day. Shay shares how his team moves with VELOCITY. Who is Alcon?Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With our 70-plus-year heritage, we are the largest eye care device company in the world – with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. Being a truly global company, we work in over 70 countries and serve patients in more than 140 countries. We hav...
2020-09-0932 min
Manufacturing News NetworkFastenal - MNN - Member SpotlightJoseph Solheid - Director of Safety Sales with Fastenal shares best practices that his team has observed throughout America. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.Topics included:How to keep employees safe and productive.Unique solutions to solve tough problems in the global supply chain.Success stories from across the country.About Fastenal:Today, Fastenal is many things to many different customers: an expert consultant, a logistics company, a technology provider, and more generally, a distributor of wide-ranging industrial and construction products. These aspects of our...
2020-09-0339 min