NYS Manufacturing Now

Joel Wood, the Director of NAmTrans, tells FuzeHub's Steve Melito how the organization got started, where it's headed, and how this strategic subsidiary of the North Country Chamber of Commerce is supporting one the world's most diverse and innovative transportation clusters.

In a podcast with New York State Manufacturing Now, Falconer Electronics and its business consultant, Curt Anderson of B2Btail , tell FuzeHub's Steve Melito about the manufacturer's e-commerce experience. For small to medium-sized enterprises across New York State, Falconer's story offers valuable lessons you can apply to your own business.

In this episode of New York State Manufacturing Now we sit down with the Build4Scale team at FuzeHub. Build4Scale is a program that educates manufacturers on how to design and build their product for ease of manufacturing and scalability. Meet the team and learn more about Build4Scale by clicking play below.

Hear from James Willey and Matt Maloy, the coordinators of workforce development at MVCC. You'll also hear from Cory Albrecht, the director of AIM, which is the regional Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center for the Mohawk Valley. Each of these resources shares insights about apprenticeships that can help NYS manufacturers find workforce talent. Career seekers can also learn about valua...

FuzeHub sits down with Russ Grotto of Elcan Industries, a 27-year-old sieving company in Tuckahoe, NY. Elcan Industries will not only sieve powders (also known as toll processing) into smaller particles but they also offer a variety of contract manufacturing services. They're also very committed to investing in their workforce.  

FuzeHub's NYS Manufacturing Now podcast interviewed Donald DeVito, President and COO of KIRSH Helmets in Schenectady, NY. KIRSCH is the only company to completely manufacture a motorcycle helmet in the United States and has a strong local supply chain.     As you'll learn from this podcast, KIRSH has developed a revolutionary helmet technology with a unique fluid displacement system. KIRSH is the...

FuzeHub's NYS Manufacturing Now podcast interviewed Illa Burbank of Incodema, a 19-year old company that specializes in sheet metal prototyping and fabrication. Incodema is located in Ithaca, NY and produces quality metal parts for critical industries. As you'll learn from this podcast, Incodema pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to supply a local hospital, Cayuga Medical Center, with reusable f...

FuzeHub's NYS Manufacturing Now podcast interviewed Illa Burbank of Incodema, a 19-year old company that specializes in sheet metal prototyping and fabrication. Incodema is located in Ithaca, NY and produces quality metal parts for critical industries. As you'll learn from this podcast, Incodema pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to supply a local hospital, Cayuga Medical Center, with reusable f...

FuzeHub's NYS Manufacturing Now podcast interviewed Brett Pennefeather from Eck Plastics Products, a full-service injection molding, thermoforming, fabrication, and product finishing company. Eck Plastic Arts is located in Binghamton, NY and produces quality plastic parts for original equipment manufacturers.

Three manufacturers from past episodes of FuzeHub's New York State Manufacturing Now podcast spoke with us recently about their experiences during COVID-19. Sue Kerber and Zak Kerber from RAD Soap joined Lloyd Ploof from Square One Coating Systems and Shawn Baker of Chenango Valley Technologies in a special three-part podcast that examines what they've been doing during the pandemic. 

Today, WDI has a special focus on manufacturing. With its statewide footprint and 10 regional offices, WDI is also a valued partner of FuzeHub, New York's statewide Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center. At a time when many manufacturers face uncertainties, it's important to remember that some things haven't changed because of COVID-19. Just like before the pandemic, WDI is helping manu...

Listen to FuzeHub's podcast with Pvilion to learn more about the rise of this dynamic company. In addition to telling Pvilion's story, Touhey shares advice for startups and addresses challenges that manufacturers face. He also describes Pvilion's successes and explains how his company has benefitted by working with NYS-funded assets. Click play below to listen to FuzeHub's interview with Pvilion's...

AeroMed, Inc. of Amsterdam, New York makes equipment for the control of airborne infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and COVID-19. Bill Palmer, the company's founder, has designed numerous products that use either high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters or germicidal ultraviolet light (GUV). Today, AeroMed supplies upper-room GUV systems, HEPA air purification equipment, aerosol treatm...

FuzeHub's Steve sits down with Ben Farber of Phillips Lytle to talk about the Payroll Protection Program and what it means for companies affected by COVID-19.

FuzeHub sits down with Shawn Baker of Chenango Valley Technologies a 47 year old full service injection molding company. Listen to their story about how they've grown to be a one-stop-shop for anyone needing their services.

FuzeHub sit's down with Shawn Baker of Chenango Valley Technologies a 47 year old full service injection molding company. Listen to their story about how they've grown to be a one-stop-shop for anyone needing their services.

Steve from FuzeHub, sits down with the team at the Manufacturing Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC) to talk about their work as the Hudson Valley Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center. "We had a lot of interns working on that project, and when it came to completion, instead of moving the project to the client company, we actually sent two interns with it. He hired them full-time as applicati...

FuzeHub talks to Tom Basile Sales and Service Manager at Square One Coating Systems. A surface finishing company in Oriskany, NY.

FuzeHub sits down with Rad Soap to learn about their journey from a small kitchen operation to a large production facility in Menands, NY. Learn about where they've been and where they're going on this episode of NYSMN.

FuzeHub sits down with Steve Davis of Tapecon, a hundred year old NYS manufacturer in Buffalo.

FuzeHub sits down with Dan Voce from FX Matt Brewery to talk about his experience as Packaging Manager. He also shares the brewery's storied history and how they have supported and impacted the community around the brewery. 

On the latest episode of NYSMN our host Steve Melito chats with Steven Smith of Perdix Software about the future of workforce training, and factory automation. "We all use touch screens in our daily lives, yet in a factory they're absent." -Steven Smith

On the newest FuzeHub podcast we talk with Tom Crowley of Crowley Machining & Fabrication. Tom tells us about his challenges and triumphs growing his manufacturing business in New York's Southern Tier. He also shares some stories about the people who make his manufacturing business great. "Without great employees you don't have a business. " - Tom Crowley

In our newest podcast Steve talks with Jessica Califano and Vaughn Shinall of Temboo about the internet of things and how manufacturers are using new IoT technologies to improve their production, cut costs and eliminate waste. "Part of all of the benefits that come with the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 is the effect you can have on the sustainability of your manufacturing system." - Jessica...

On our latest podcast for NY Manufacturing Now, FuzeHub's Steve Melito learns about The MedTech Association by talking to its Executive Director Win Thurlow. Learn how this association of medical device developers and manufacturers is shaping the industry in New York and beyond.