DISCO32: Will Kidd
Phil and Will discuss the military culture behind DISCO32, how DISCO32 grows its market using Instagram, founder Josh Bronson’s invention ‘DISCUS’ – a stand-alone device engineered to work with any communication headset and more.
Clocking In Podcast
Voices of NC Manufacturing, your host Phil Mintz, Director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). We will be interviewing some of the manufacturers who have made North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is today.
Latest Episodes
E 46: Fostering Growth and Innovation
Manufacturing Solutions Center: Jeff Neuville
On this episode of Clocking In, Phil and Jeff discuss the Manufacturing Solutions Center Business Incubator, the new 75,000 sq foot MSC II building, services the Manufacturing Solutions Center provides and more.
E-45: Safeguarding the Human Body
Greenhill Anti-Ballistics Corporation: Judy and Zach Greenhill
Phil, Judy and Zach discuss the founding of Greenhill Anti-Ballistics, the development of the Force Disruption Platform, how they met and more.
E-44: Investing In The Community
Emerging Technology Institute (ETI): James Freeman
Phil and James discuss the founding of ETI, the Defense Summit and Exhibition ETI hosted, their work with government contracts and more.
E 43: Carrying On a Legacy
Southland Electrical Supply: Katie Chung
Phil and Katie discuss the founding of Southland Electrical, Southland’s journey to building a solid continuity plan, how machining has evolved since Southland’s inception and more.
E 42: Electricity, Water and Gas, Oh My!: How a Non-Profit is Making Sure Energy Companies Treat NC Manufacturers Equitably
Carolina Utility Customers Association (CUCA): Kevin Martin
Phil and Kevin speak about the type of advocation CUCA is involved in, the benefits of a manufacturing organization being a part of CUCA and more.
E 41: Catching Up with Ketchie
Ketchie Inc.: Courtney Silver
Phil and Courtney discuss Ketchie’s evolution, the company’s innovative mentorship program and more.
E 40: Redefining Culture – Wieland
Wieland: Davide Varze and Markus Rusznyak
Phil, Davide and Markus discuss the revolutionization of Wieland Copper, how they changed workplace attitudes, how Wieland makes a difference in the Pine Hall community and more.
E 39: Ready for Impact: How EDPNC Is Keeping North Carolina Competitive
EDPNC: Christopher Chung
Phil and Chris discuss reshoring jobs back to America, how geopolitical instability threatens US supply chains, North Carolina’s economic development and more.
E-38 A Sturdy Solution: BeachBUB
BeachBUB: Bill Schermerhorn
Phil Mintz and Bill discuss the founding of beachBUB©, beachBUB© unique workforce, why beach umbrella safety is vital and more.
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