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.

Episode 47

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DISCO32

Production Team

Talent/Host: Phil Mintz
Executive Producer: Phil Mintz
Producer: Shelby Kimes
Sound/Audio Engineer and Editor: Rich Sigfrit
Graphic Designer: Rich Sigfrit

Loud and Clear: The Manufacturing of Military Communication Equipment

DISCO32: Will Kidd

Aberdeen, North Carolina military communications manufacturer looks to grow in the industry.

Military communications play a crucial role in the success of military operations. From strategizing and planning to executing missions, clear and reliable communication is essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of military personnel. Over the years, advancements in technology have revolutionized military communications, enabling faster and more secure transmission of information.

Located in Aberdeen, North Carolina, DISCO32 is an American manufacturer and retailer specializing in cutting-edge solutions for tactical communicators, enabling professional users with a wide range of push-to-talk devices and accompanying accessories for two-way radios.On this episode of Clocking In, Phil sits down with Will Kidd the sales manager at DISCO32. Kidd works to generate leads, build and maintain relations, negotiate and close deals and provide after-sales support.

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

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ABOUT

Phil Mintz

Phil Mintz is the executive director of NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). At NCMEP, Phil drives outreach to NC manufacturers, builds relationships with federal and state leaders and coordinates efforts to drive profitable manufacturing growth in the state. He also leads the broader IES Extension Operations outreach unit of regional managers, technical specialists and business development leaders providing business engagement, assessment and improvement tools. This includes statewide peer networks, ISO 9000 quality management systems, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, environmental services, and health and safety solutions.

Will Kidd

Will Kidd is the sales manager at DISCO32. Kidd works to generate leads, build and maintain relations, negotiate and close deals and provide after-sales support.