ManufactureCT - Meet the Manufacturers

On this episode, I speak with Nicole Russo the Owner, President, and CEO of Microboard, and Bob Narciso the Executive VP of Operations. Based in Seymour, Connecticut, Microboard was founded in 1983 and the company is dedicated to focusing on live-saving, life-changing products. Join me as we take a dive into their work. www.manufacturect.org www.microboard.com

On this episode, I speak with Devra Sisitsky the Founder and Executive Director of MakerspaceCT, and Mark Colbert the Operations and Development Manager. Prepare to be both entertained and inspired as we talk about the incredible work of this non-profit, invaluable community resource located in Hartford, CT. www.manufacturect.org www.makerspacect.com

On this episode, we speak with Bill Hazard the President of Novo Precision, and Scott Kennedy Marketing and Data Analysis Manager. Novo Precision is based in the innovation zone of Bristol, Connecticut, and it's their mission is to 'Simply solve our customer's problems.' www.manufacturect.org www.novoprecision.com

On this episode, we speak with Chris Mosby the General Manager of Assa Abloy, and Sargent, and Mia Merrel the Senior Product Manager. Assa Abloy Sargent is the largest door hardware manufacturer in the world and after listening to this podcast you are never going to look at doors and security in the same way ever again! www.manufacturect.org www.assaabloy.com

On this episode, we speak to Sam Simons the President of OEM Controls. OEM Controls is based in Shelton, Connecticut. They have been leaders in the design and development of electro hydraulic controllers for over 50 years and is a family owned and operated business. www.manufacturect.org www.oemcontrols.com

To celebrate National Manufacturing Month we are sharing a special podcast about our annual ManufactureCT Golf outing. If you would like to find out more about ManufactureCT events or join the organization visit the website manufactureCT.org

On this episode, we speak to Pete Hoffman the President of Orange Research. Orange Research was founded in 1963 and is a third-generation company based in Milford, Connecticut. They are experts and world leaders in differential pressure gauges, switches, and transmitters. www.manufacturect.org www.orangeresearch.com

Episode 20 On this episode, we speak to Dave Cremin, President, and Melissa Mazo, the Manufacturing Process Engineer from Stratford, CT-based Straton Industries. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the exciting world of manufacturing for space exploration among other things. www.manufacturect.org www.straton.com

Episode 19 On this episode, we speak to Marcia LaFemina (President) and Eduardo Melendez (Production Manager) from Penn Globe, the lighting, design, and manufacturing company based in North Branford. www.manufacturect.org www.pennglobe.com

Episode 18 On this episode, we speak to Christine Williamson (Partner) from CohnReznick and Kristen Moreira (CFO) from Bead Industries about the annual Gauge Report. www.manufacturect.org www.cohnreznick.com www.beadindustries.com

Episode 17 On this episode, we speak to husband and wife team Ed and Wendy Gilchrest. Ed is the President and Wendy is the Manufacturing Manager at the site in Oxford, Connecticut. We talk about their big plans and large scale project to manufacture Juice Bar's Gen 3 EV Chargers. www.manufacturect.org www.gyre9.com

Episode 16 On this episode, we speak to Shawn O'Rourke, the Senior Vice President of Operations at Bethany, CT-based Laticrete. Laticrete has a proud history of 60 years of innovation, across 3 generations, in over 100 countries and 7 continents! www.manufacturect.org www.laticrete.com/en

Episode 15 On this episode, we speak to the President and CEO of Hubbard -Hall, Molly Kellogg. Since being established in 1849, Hubbard-Hall is a sixth-generation family run business headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut, and with operations in South Carolina and Massachusetts. www.manufacturect.org www.hubbardhall.com

Episode 14 On this episode, we speak to founder and CEO Barry Alexander from Aquiline Drones. We discuss the ever growing number of applications for drones including law enforcement, security, and life-critical deliveries along with their Flight to the Future program. www.manufacturect.org www.aquilinedrones.com

Episode 13 On this episode, we speak to Taylor North and Zack Clayton from Dimension Polyant. We discuss the companies rich heritage of manufacturing the worlds leading sailcloth and how they are diversifying and innovating further with exciting, new applications for their technical fabrics. www.manufacturect.org www.dimension-polyant.com

Episode 12 On this episode, we speak to Lucia Furman and Charles Gill from MDI based in Shelton, Connecticut. MDI is a full line manufactured of professional-grade nonwoven wiping products designed for critical cleaning applications. www.manufacturect.org www.proserieswipers.com

Episode 11 On this episode, we speak to Allison Greene (Research and Development Manager) and Jeff Flynn (Site Manager) from the global specialty chemical company BYK. www.manufacturect.org www.byk.com

Episode 10 On this episode, we speak to company President, Kathy Saint about the family business, that has been based in Bridgeport for over 140 years. We discuss the company's response to the COVID 19 pandemic, the products they make, and the high-tech machinery and equipment they utilize daily. www.manufacturect.org www.schwerdtle.com

Episode 9 On this episode, we speak to Carmen Romeo about the family chocolate business based in Waterbury, Connecticut. We discuss the company's history and the fascinating world of chocolate. www.manufacturect.org www.fasciaschocolates.com

Episode 8 On this episode, we speak to Bill Gunther and his daughter Kristen about their family business, George Schmitt, and discuss the company's incredible 148 year history and the fascinating printing work they do, with their operations in both Connecticut and Florida. www.manufacturect.org www.georgeschmitt.com

Episode 7 On this episode, we speak to Mick Sunter and Jeremy Roberts about Oetiker and discuss the history of the company, the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on their business, and their predictions for the future of the industry. www.manufacturect.org www.sargenttools.com www.oetiker.com

Episode 6 On this episode, we speak to Frank DiCristina and Shane Sullivan about Allnex and discuss the history of the company, their focused efforts to reduce their environmental impact, careers in manufacturing, and their predictions for the future of the industry. www.manufacturect.org www.allnex.com

Episode 5 On this episode, we speak to David Reitz and Michael Gesick about Inventec and discussing the history of the company, sustainability, and their predictions for the future of manufacturing. www.manufacturect.org www.inventecusa.com

Episode 4 On this episode, we speak to Marcy Minnick about Excello Tool Engineering based in Milford, Connecticut. www.manufacturect.org www.excellotool.com

Episode 3 On this episode we speak to Chris and Jon Ulbrich about their fourth generation steel business headquartered in Connecticut but with operations around the world. www.manufacturect.org www.ulbrich.com