Manufacturing News Network

Episode Summary This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features an Industry Insights interview with Brian Wages of Specialty Tax Group.   In this interview, we discussed all things TAXES.  -How to reduce your tax bill as a manufacturer -Credits and Deductions -Tax savings opportunities, specifically for manufacturers in GA   About Specialty Tax Group Tax Cred...

Episode Summary This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Member Spotlight interview with Parker Hendricks of Radin Dynamics.  In this interview, we discussed Parker's unique journey from actor, to a successful car saleman, to a seasoned business development leader at Radin Dynamics. It was very clear to me that Parker's main focus is to create a stre...

Member Spotlight - HLB Gross Collins   Episode Summary This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Member Spotlight interview with Laura Madajewski of HLB Gross Collins. In this interview, we discussed how Laura is the Manufacturing, Distribution & Supply Chain Practice Leader at HLB Gross Collins. She has had over 19 years of experience in public accou...

Member Spotlight -13 Oaks Creative   This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Jason Moss, features a Member Spotlight interview of Nathan McGill of 13 Oaks Creative.   In this interview, Jason Moss and Nathan McGill discuss 15 years of friendship and their journey to help support and grow manufacturing in Georgia. They discuss "The American Made Movie" documentary, GMA hist...

Member Spotlight -Georgia Manufacturing Alliance   Episode Summary This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Member Spotlight interview with Jason Moss of Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. In this interview, we discussed how a Ford Factory plant tour as a first grader helped Jason create what is now known as the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA). Jas...

Member Spotlight -Grab Innovations and Services Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Member Spotlight interview with Roger Grabman of Grab Innovations and Services. In this interview, we discussed how Roger's company, Grab Innovations and Services, came about. Grab Innovations and Services is a licensed professional engineering f...

Member Spotlight- Reeves Smith of Leapfrog Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Member Spotlight interview with Reeves Smith of Leapfrog.   We discussed the importance of having a trustworthy and efficient IT team on your side as a manufacturer. Reeves explained that as your company grows, so should your technology, and that's wh...

Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Member Spotlight interview with Russell Dunlap of Buchalter.    We had a great time discussing how important it is to have a trustworthy attorney on your side as a manufacturer. Russ gave a lot of insight into what it means to be an Intellectual Property Attorney and Registered Patent Attorney...

Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Member Spotlight interview with Eric Lunsford of Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions.   We had a great time discussing how Pye-Barker started as a mill supply company, and in '68 Eric's father was hired as an engineer who later bought the company. Eric's dad transformed the company from a mill sup...

Makers Mic- Travis Chambers of GH Equipment         Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Makers Mic interview of Travis Chambers of GH Equipment.   We enjoyed discussing GH Equipment's transition from a metal fabricator to a contract manufacturer. They specialize in assembly, refurbishing, and product fulfillment. We also got to...

Member Spotlight - USI Insurance Services           Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Member Spotlight interview of Adam Bowling of USI Insurance Services.  In this interview, we discussed how USI can support manufacturers in Georgia in one, if not the most, important areas that manufacturers deal with daily. Insurance service...

Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Makers Mic interview of Mark DeNyse of DeNyse Companies.    In this interview, we discussed how DeNyse Companies started in Mark 's parents' basement, and has turned into an international company. You have seen DeNyse Companies signage at familiar places such as the Atlanta Braves Stadium, but...

Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Makers Mic interview with Tony Koh of Miura. .    We had a great time discussing how Miura, a boiler manufacturer, has excelled in employee safety and made its boilers more efficient than the rest.      Tony Koh   About Miura Founded in 1927, Miura has grown to become the largest industrial bo...

Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Makers Mic interview of Greg Powell of Alcon.    We had a great time discussing how much  Alcon does to ensure that its employees remain excited about their work and the opportunities they provide to move up in the company. Greg explains the different products they provide that people use ever...

Makers Mic- Bart Freeman of Daniel Defense         Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Makers Mic interview of Bart Freeman of Daniel Defense.    We had a great time discussing how Bart got into the world of guns, Marty Daniel being the comeback kid, and growing Daniel Defense to what it is now, and how they encompass their miss...

Episode Summary Mike 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 Manufacturing Topics will include: Rangers updated facility coming soon How they are changing and evolving in the manufacturing field     Mike McGraw   About Delta Metals Ranger MFG is a machining and fabricati...

Scott 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 Metals Topics will include: Updated Georgia Facility Who can benefit from working with Scott and his team Positive impacts on the manufacturing industry and environment   Scott Rasplicka   About Delta Metals Delta Metals...

Here is a deep, county-by-county roundup of all confirmed manufacturing and economic development news in Georgia during July 2025 (July 1–15), based on top state, county, company, and media sources:   1. McIntosh County (Darien) Ti Cold & Karis Cold break ground on $60 M cold-storage facility Ti Cold and Karis Cold broke ground July 9 on a 300,000 sq ft PermaCold Logistics facility at Tidewaters I...

Episode Summary  This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Makers Mic interview of Keith Puckett, COO of Steel Materials.  In this conversation, you will learn more about the capabilities of Steel Materials which are fabrication, steel sales, and powder coating. Furthermore, you will get to know the story behind the company and its people.  Topics wil...

Grant 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 Energy Topics will include: New Georgia Facility Who can benefit from RNG Positive impacts on the manufacturing industry and environment   Gran...

Beau Groover and Max Thomas of SwifTemp share their insights on industry trends impacting Georgia manufacturing companies.  Labor and Leadership GMA 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 times...

WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE - 2023 Greener Manufacturing Show Details from GMA Industry leaders share sustainability, manufacturing, and business best practices.    To learn more about the event and register, visit https://www.georgiamanufacturingallia...     Enjoy being part of the most well-connected community of manufacturing industry leaders in the country - www. JoinGMATODAY.com    The Manufacturing...

Eric 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 MATTERS GMA Support Partner Spotlight - Manufacturing News N...

This episode covers what attendees can expect at the "Lessons in Leadership" training session on Oct. 11 Attendees will receive a copy of Beau Groover's latest book "Building a KICK ASS Culture" Registration and more information can be found at  https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/events/leadershiplunchandlearn2022  Manufacturing News Network (MNN) is where industry leaders share manufact...

This episode covers what attendees can expect at the 2022 Best Practices EXPO. The EXPO will be held at the Cobb Galleria on October 4-6. Members of GMA and friends of the community receive a 50% discount on tickets by using promo code GMA50 More information can be found at  https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/events/best-practices-expo-and-conference-partner-event  Manufacturing News Net...