Clocking In Podcast

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...

VX Aerospace: Robert Skillen
In this episode of Clocking In, we discuss Robert’s background and role within the organization, the philosophy he uses with training the company’s workforce and whether pilots may become obsolete in the future and more.

Hoffer Flow Controls: Bob Carrell
On this episode of Clocking In, we discuss the origins of Hoffer Flow, the core purpose of their organization, how Hoffer Flow sources the workforce they need, Hoffer Flow’s innovative work within the aerospace industry and more.

Package Craft: Bryon Murphy
In this episode, we discuss the growth of the packaging industry, Byron’s role in the organization, workforce retention strategy, how Package Craft can track the future fate of the local and national economy based on sales, and more.

Cashion Fishing Rods: Matthew Cashion
On this episode of Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing, Matthew discusses what motivates him in the business world, the intricate details that go into Cashion products and how Cashion has grown their brand. We also go on the floor to talk to some of their workforce who are assembling Cashion fishing rods by hand.

Tri-County Industries: Brenda Cogdell
In this episode, we chat with their President Brenda Cogdell and meet some of their workforce that is ready to tackle almost any assembly job, whether it’s fiber-optic kits, sales sample kits, product assembly or direct mail operations.

ATI Laminates: Tara Burgio
You’ll also catch a glimpse of how a successful leadership transition happens in a family owned and operated manufacturing business. Plus, get some tips about maintaining a committed workforce.