The Manufacturing Alliance

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we are joined by our guest, Elle Hill.  Elle is a Fine Jewelry Launch & Growth Expert located in England. She describes using platforms like LinkedIn and Zoom as "The virtual tradeshows of her life!" There is no doubt that Elle is the perfect combination of passion and persistence, that is ultimately driven by human connections.  If there is o...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we have invited our guests Camille and Wally Sackett of Accede Mold & Tool Co. Inc. Camille is the VP of Sales and Project Management, and her husband Wally is a Design Engineer. They have been in the industry for over 25 years, and today they are here to share their knowledge and experiences with you!  They have taken the time to talk to us a...

The plastics industry is constantly evolving and Haleyanne Freedman , the Global Market Manager, and Engineering Consultant at M. Holland Company is growing with it. Her knowledge and experience in the 3D printing/additive manufacturing space, as well as her involvement in multiple organizations, helped her to be named one of Plastics News's "Rising Stars of 2020". We will be discussing 3D printin...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we are joined by Peter Christian.  Peter is a two-time Amazon best-selling author, speaker, adjunct professor, business consultant, and a leading expert in lean manufacturing, 5S, and leadership strategies. He brought over 40 years of knowledge and experience to this episode and we are looking forward to having him on again to cover more of th...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series, we are joined by our guest, Glenn Starkey , the President and Director of  Engineering and Sales at Progressive Components.  We are here to discuss how to make an impact in your industry and community. Glenn is an activist for the Wauconda Food Pantry, ensuring that no family is left hungry.  When he is not out saving the...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series, we are joined by our guest, Jeff Taylor , the President and CEO of Crafts Technology .  We are discussing what it takes to remain in the game after 127 years of business! Jeff has been with Crafts Technology for over seven years and has been an integral part in establishing and maintaining their Employee Stock Ownership P...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series, we are joined by our guest Gretchen Philyaw , the Founder of USA LOVES MFG , President of Magenta Technologies , LLC, and a Contributing Writer at Innovation & Tech Today .  Gretchen has taken the pandemic and turned it into an opportunity to work hard and succeed. She went so far as to start her new business, Magenta Tec...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series, we are joined by our guest Amanda Cortese of the Technology & Manufacturing Association .  Amanda is the Marketing and Event Manager at TMA and has played an instrumental role in promoting manufacturing over the years. For those of you that don't know, TMA is an independent trade association committed to recognizing and p...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series, we are joined by our guest Scott Peters of Delco LLC .  We are discussing what mold making looks like overseas vs. American Made molds, why people should buy molds that are made in the USA, the next generation of industry workers, barriers to entering the industry, the importance of faith, and so much more!   Follow Scott...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series, we are joined by our guest Lindsey Dimon of Metro Mold and Design in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We're discussing the current state of manufacturing, making sales calls from home, quality products made in the USA, using LinkedIn as a tool for networking and building relationships, and so much more! Follow Our Guest: LinkedIn:...

We rely on technology for every aspect of our life. From the running water in our houses to the cars we drive to the software that makes virtual meetings possible, we use technology in more ways than we care to admit. And sometimes, that same technology we rely on to transport our kids to school or that brews our coffee in the morning lets us down. It is important to remember that things happen. W...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series we are joined by our guests Max Preston of Smart Attend , Caitlin DeMasellis of Ideal Machinery , Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology . We are discussing the current state of manufacturing, age gaps, employee experiences, mentorship programs, work/life balance, utilizing unique skillsets, and so much more!    Follow O...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series we are joined by our guests, Denys Sanftleben of GMN and Jeremy Dworshak of 3M . Denys has been with GMN for over seven years and is currently serving as their Customer Service Manager. Jeremy has been with  3M  for a little over a year now, serving as a Research Specialist focused on plastic injection molding technology i...

Did you ever wonder the difference between an A2 and A3 polish? Do you contemplate the origins of the earth? Have you considered if you should propose to your girlfriend? Are you contemplating how to get a better release from the mold? One of the most important lessons that we teach our children is to ask for help when you don't understand something. So why is it so difficult for adults to ask for...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series we are joined by our guest, Mercedes Landazuri . Mercedes is the Color Lab Technology Director at Peacock Colors, Inc. , the Councilor for the Color and Appearance Division of the  SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals , and the co-host of the PlastChicks Podcast . We will be shining a bright light on the pros of plastics,...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series we are joined by our guest, Michael Guckes , the Chief Economist and Director of Analytics at Gardner Intelligence . For those of you who unfamiliar with Gardner Intelligence, they are an Ohio-based company that provides actionable insights to the manufacturing sector. In simple terms, Michael is an analytical expert who c...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series we are joined by our guest, Pete Kambouris of Wisconsin Engraving .  Engraving and etching is a timeless art form that is a part of our everyday lives. Woodgrain, leather, scale skin, you name it; these textures bring personality and quality to the products we love. Pete is joining us to talk about his processes to achieve...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series, we are joined by our guests Jason Lopes and Dana McCallum of Carbon .  We are discussing additive manufacturing, 3D printing, growing, whatever you choose to call it, and proving that it is alive and well. This technology is only going to continue to get better as time goes on! Follow Jason Lopes and Dana McCallum: Linked...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series we are joined by our guest, Tina Zwolinski of Skillsgapp . Skillsgapp is the first in the skills-based training sector to offer customized gaming apps focused on helping Generation Z gain the middle-skills necessary to participate in the massive skills-based jobs sector that includes manufacturing and other technical indus...

Don't eat lunch by yourself. Just because we can't be in the same place, doesn't mean we can't have meaningful connections. Join Scott Smith of DME Company , along with Tony Demakis from Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales, for a special live lunch conversation. It's guaranteed to be fun, entertaining, and a little bit informative! Follow Scott Smith: LinkedIn: Scott Smith Online: DME Company

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series we are joined by our guest, Brenda Clark , of HASCO America . We are discussing topics such as Brenda's journey throughout the Mold Making industry, mold components, hot runners, finding metric stock in the USA, and most importantly, why getting involved in different organizations is crucial to both personal and profession...

Join Larry Patten of Dramco Tool and Tony Demakis from Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales for a live lunchtime conversation filled with positivity, fun, and information geared towards the Manufacturing industries. Follow Larry Patten: LinkedIn: Larry Patten Online: Dramco Tool

On this episode of the Manufacturing Alliance Podcast: Chat and Chow Series, we are joined by our guest, Dustin Brewer , of Dale Carnegie (Chicago and NW Indiana) . As we all know, sales positions over the past year have been a completely different animal, but we are here to help! Dustin Brewer, a Performance Consultant for Dale Carnegie of Chicago, is joining the show to discuss some key sales po...

Just because we cannot be in the same place, doesn't mean we can't have a connection. Join Charles Daniels of Wepco Plastics and our host, Tony Demakis, of Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales for a conversation filled with positivity, fun, and information geared towards growing your business through marketing and authenticity. Follow Charles Daniels: LinkedIn: Charles Daniels LinkedIn: Wepco Plas...

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, Tony Demakis sat down with Jonathan Quinn of NOVA Chemicals . Life is all about the connections that you have with the people around you. Not connections, as in links to others, but connections, as in real genuine interactions that make life better for you and others. We will be discussing inclusion and diversity in manufacturing and how the m...