Podcasts by Made in America with Ari Santiago

How High-Tech Plastics Impact Lives with Bing Carbone, Modern Plastics from 2022-08-30T08:00:34

Plastics can get a bad rap, but Bing Carbone, President of Modern Plastics, has a heart-felt way of telling the positive story of the high-tech plastics we count on every day.

Bing talks ...

Survive and thrive over multiple generations with Henry Siemon, The Siemon Company from 2022-08-23T08:00:18

This episode is jam-packed with great lessons for manufacturers. Henry Siemon talks to Ari about his 5th generation company and the...

Keeping a 98-year-old company young with Jon Ulbrich, Ulbrich Stainless Steel and Special Metals from 2022-08-16T08:00:25

Steel might sound old-school, but Ulbrich Steel is cutting edge!   

Jon Ulbrich of Ulbrich Stainless Steel and Special Metals talks to Ari about their 98 year-old company and how they kee...

Using all the Right Resources with Peter Mirabello, Metal Finishing Technologies from 2022-08-09T08:00:05

This episode with Peter Mirabello, Chairman and CEO of Metal Finishing Technologies, focuses on learning about, valuing, and growing the resources around you - whether it's a previously hidden s...

Letting Optimism Lead You to the Best Risks with Michael Polo, ACMT from 2022-08-02T08:00:35

Michael Polo, Founder and President, of ACMT has a unique story leading him to manufacturing and an even better story of building ACMT!

In this episode of the podcast, Michael shares his ...

3rd Anniversary Special: Sikorsky's Digital Transformation Journey with Mike Ambrose from 2022-07-26T08:00:47

The Made in America podcast has been around for not 1, not 2, but 3 years! In honor of our 3rd anniversary, we are excited to welcome Mike Ambrose, VP of Enterprise Business Transformation from ...

The Most Important Purpose - Changing Lives Through Technology with Nicole Russo, Microboard from 2022-07-19T08:00:46

This week, we have a CT manufacturing advocate, friend, and President and CEO of Microboard, Nicole Russo, joining us on the Made in America podcast!

Nicole joins Ari to discuss the 3 C's...

How Chemistry Can Help Solve Global Problems with Bill Smith, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen from 2022-07-12T08:00:57

This week's Made in America podcast episode features Bill Smith, President and CEO of Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen!

Bill joins Ari to discuss why he enjoys working in the fuel cell ind...

A Special 4th of July Made in America Episode: Bringing Manufacturing Back to the U.S.A. from 2022-07-05T08:00:29

In honor of the July 4th holiday, we are releasing a special edition Made in America episode highlighting some of our previous podcast guests!  

With a theme focused around reshoring, our...

Why Peer Learning is Crucial in the Manufacturing Space and Beyond with Dave Cremin, Straton Industries from 2022-06-28T08:00:09

This week we are welcoming Dave Cremin, President of Straton Industries, onto the Made in America podcast!

Dave joins Ari to discuss how they are handling overseas competition, using ligh...

How a Numbers Junkie Made Her Mark on the Manufacturing Industry with Tina Bracone, BMS Aerospace from 2022-06-21T08:00

This week's Made in America episode showcases the story of BMS Aerospace through the eyes of their President, Tina Bracone!

Tina joins Ari for an insightful conversation on business trans...

How a CT Brewery Became a Historical Destination For All To Gather with Matt Tkac, Bad Dog Brewing Co. from 2022-06-14T08:00:34

This week we welcome Matt Tkac, Founder of Bad Dog Brewing, onto the Made in America podcast! 

Matt talks to Ari about finding a building that tells a story, how the town of Torrington helped gu...

From Bearings to Aerospace - A Manufacturing Shift Worth Making with Paul Giangrave, Frasal Tool from 2022-06-07T08:00:11

This week we are welcoming Paul Giangrave, VP of Frasal Tool, onto the Made in America podcast! 

Paul talks to Ari about what his manufacturing journey looked like, the collaboration that...

How to Make Your Community A Great Place for Manufacturers with Justin Malley, City of Bristol from 2022-05-31T08:00:05

On this week's Made in America podcast, get ready for an insightful conversation with Justin Malley, Director of Economic and Community Development for Bristol, CT! 

Justin talks to Ari a...

Open New Doors by Taking Risks - in Business and Life with George LaCapra Jr., UniMetal Surface Finishing from 2022-05-24T08:00:35

This week's episode features George LaCapra, President of UniMetal Surface Finishing, and his journe...

How 8 Generations Have Taken a Farming Business to New Heights with John Lyman and Gary Jalbert, Lyman Orchards from 2022-05-17T08:00:52

In this week's Made in America episode we are welcoming two guests, John Lyman, Executive VP, Secretary & Treasurer, and Gary Jalbert, President & CEO, of Lyman Orchards! 

In the first se...

How a Tool Box Can Leave An Everlasting Impression with Alan Ortner, Sirois Tool from 2022-05-10T08:00:09

On this week's episode of the Made in America podcast, we are highlighting Alan Ortner, CEO of Sirois Tool and Chairman of NTMA!
 
Alan talks to Ari about the basics of growing a too...

The Sweet Story of a Connecticut Cupcake Business with Carrie Carella, NoRA Cupcake Company from 2022-05-03T08:00:20

This week we are welcoming Carrie Carella, Owner of NoRA Cupcake Company, into the Made in America spotlight!
 
Carrie and Ari talk about her journey into the cupcake world, how she thi...

Why the 'You've Got Mail' Feeling is Here to Stay with Michele Etzel, National Graphics from 2022-04-26T08:00:07

On this week's Made in America podcast, we are welcoming Michele Etzel, Executive VP & CFO of National Graphics!
 
Michele and Ari discuss the future of printing and how investments ...

How a First Generation Engineer is Making Boss Moves with Jacquelynn Garofano, CCAT from 2022-04-19T08:00:55

This week we are on the road for a special episode at Goodwin University's Advanced Composites Center, featuring Jacquelynn Garofano, Chief Technology Officer at CCAT!
 
Jackie and A...

A Special Edition Episode: Springing Forward and Investing in the Future from 2022-04-12T08:00:52

Spring season is in full swing and we are releasing a special edition Made in America episode highlighting some of our previous podcast guests!  

With a theme focused on 'springing forwar...

Evaluating the Energy Landscape in Order to be Efficient and Successful with Mike Lisowski, FuelCell Energy from 2022-04-05T08:00:52

On this week's Made in America episode, we are featuring Mike Lisowski, Executive Vice President and COO of FuelCell Energy! 
 
Mike talks with Ari about their advanced manufacturing...

How Manufacturing Education Can Propel Students Forward with Jim Lombella, Connecticut Community Colleges from 2022-03-29T08:00:49

This week we welcome Jim Lombella, Regional President of Connecticut Community Colleges, into the Made in America spotlight!
 
Jim and Ari reunite and discuss incumbent worker traini...

Why Communication is Key For A Foreign Company to Succeed with Jim Furlong, Belimo Americas from 2022-03-22T08:00:42

This week we welcome President of Belimo Americas, Jim Furlong, onto the Made in America podcast! 
 
Jim talks to Ari about his passion for manufacturing, the importance of different...

Stepping Up and Being Chief Cheerleader For Your Team with Robert Friedland, Columbia Manufacturing from 2022-03-15T09:00:13

This week we are welcoming Robert Friedland, President and CEO of Columbia Manufacturing onto the Made in America podcast! 
 
Robert joins Ari for a full episode focusing on his aero...

An Episode Full of Fun, Passion, and 2's, with Paul Lavoie, State of Connecticut from 2022-03-08T09:00:33

Exciting news!!! We are welcoming CT's Newest Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul Lavoie, onto the Made in America podcast. 

Paul joins Ari for a 2nd time and discusses strengthening the supply ch...

How Fiber Optics Make a Huge Impact on the U.S. Navy with Gio Tomasi, RSL Fiber Systems from 2022-03-01T09:00:26

Next up on the Made in America podcast is Gio Tomasi, CEO and CTO of RSL Fiber Systems!

Gio and Ari's friendship has blossomed into a conversation focused on mentorship, community involve...

Providing Export Strategies&Business Support to the Manufacturing Community with Melissa Grosso, U.S. Commercial Service from 2022-02-22T09:00:42

On this week of the Made in America podcast, we welcome Melissa Grosso, Director of the U.S. Commercial Service!

Melissa talks to Ari about their involvement in the community, how the U.S. Comme...

How Knowing Your Business Can Drive Manufacturing Success with Paul Thornberg, Petron Automation from 2022-02-15T09:00:59

On this week of the Made in America podcast, we are welcoming Petron Automation's VP of Business Development, Paul Thornberg!

Paul talks to Ari about career development, being patient whe...

Making an Impact on Peoples' Lives, One Cosmetic Product at a Time with Brenda Mierzejewski, Mizzi Cosmetics from 2022-02-08T09:00:05

On this week of the Made in America podcast, we are welcoming the bubbly and passionate President and Founder of Mizzi Cosmetics, Brenda Mierzejewski!  Brenda talks to Ari about why she started Miz...

How a Manufacturing Career Can Connect You To Craft Beer with Mike Larson, Alvarium Beer Co. from 2022-02-01T09:00:50

On this week's Made in America episode, we welcome Mike Larson, Co-Founder of Alvarium Beer, into the podcast spotlight! 

Mike talks to Ari about how his aerospace career transitioned int...

How A Passion For Serving Customers Drives Company Culture with Mark Auletta, Bauer, Inc. from 2022-01-25T09:00

This week we are welcoming Mark Auletta, COO of Bauer, Inc., onto the Made in America podcast!

Mark talks to Ari about what critical components they manufacture, their continuous partners...

Building The World Through Innovation, Tools, and Industry 4.0 with Don Allan, Stanley Black&Decker from 2022-01-18T09:00

We are excited to welcome, Don Allan, President and CFO of Stanley Black and Decker to the Made in America podcast!

Don talks with Ari about the 'why behind' SB&D, how they effectively in...

How A Passion for Innovation Inspires and Connects A Team with Clive Cunliffe, Pietro Rosa - North America from 2022-01-11T09:00

This week we are welcoming Clive Cunliffe, President of Pietro Rosa - North America, onto the Made in America podcast!

Clive talks to Ari about how they've been able to turnaround a CT bu...

2021 Wrap up and 2022 Kickoff with Ari Santiago from 2022-01-04T09:00

Join us for Part 2 of our 'home alone' episode of the Made in America podcast with our very own podcast host, Ari Santiago!

In this 2021 wrap up and 2022 kick-off episode, Ari talks about...

A Holiday Highlight Episode Focused on Giving Back to Our Communities and Helping Others from 2021-12-28T09:00

In honor of the holiday season, we are releasing a special Made in America episode highlighting some of our previous podcast guests.

With a theme focused on 'giving back to the community ...

Made in America Podcast - On The Road at the 2021 ACM Aerospace Alley Tradeshow Part 3 from 2021-12-21T09:00

Special guests:
· Robert Friedland: President & CEO - Columbia Manufacturing
· Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch: Director of College of Technology - Asnuntuck Community College
· Mark ...

How to Undergo Ownership Changes and Keep Your Culture Strong with Alex Smith, Swift Textile Metalizing from 2021-12-14T09:00

This week we are welcoming Alex Smith, General Manager of Swift Textile Metalizing, onto the Made in America podcast!

Alex talks to Ari about how to remain relevant as a small business, t...

Made in America Podcast - On The Road at the 2021 ACM Aerospace Alley Tradeshow Part 2 from 2021-12-07T09:00

Special guests:
• Mark Auletta - COO, Bauer, Inc.
• Susan Kasa - CO and President, Boulevard Machine & Gear
• Nick Zandonella - General Manager, Leggett & Platt

Th...

Made in America Podcast - On The Road at the 2021 ACM Aerospace Alley Tradeshow from 2021-11-30T09:00

Special guests:
• Glenn Ford - President of Phoenix Manufacturing and President of the ACM
• Colin Cooper - CT's Chief Manufacturing Officer, State of Connecticut

We are...

A Highlight Episode - Thanking All the Different Types of Manufacturers in the State of CT from 2021-11-23T09:00

This week, we are kicking off the holiday season with a special episode featuring a few of the 'what do you make and why do you make it' stories told by former Made in America podcast guests. We...

Innovating, Investing, and Keeping Entrepreneurial Spirit High with Richard Lott, North Sails Group from 2021-11-16T09:00

On this week's episode of the Made in America podcast, we are featuring Richard Lott, CEO of North Sails Group!

Richard talks to Ari about his passion for sailing, how he's navigated lead...

A Powerful Couple Making an Impact on the Medical Industry with Vikram and Preeti Butani, Kubtec from 2021-11-09T09:00

In this week's Made in America episode we are welcoming two guests, Vikram Butani, Founder and CEO, and Preeti Butani, Founder, from Kubtec!

In the first segment, Vikram talks about the i...

Making an Impact on Students' Lives One Program at a Time with Mark Hill, EWIB from 2021-11-02T08:00

This week we welcome Mark Hill, CEO of Eastern Workforce Investment Board (EWIB), onto the Made in America podcast!

Mark talks to Ari about EWIB's passion for helping people, the success ...

A Successful Transition From the Restaurant Industry to A Family Business with Ed Planeta, Acme Wire Products Co., Inc. from 2021-10-26T08:00

Joining us this week on the Made in America podcast is Ed Planeta, VP of Sales and Owner of Acme Wire Products Co., Inc.!

Ed talks to Ari about the importance of figuring out what you are...

A Lean Journey Focused on Embracing Change and Empowering People with Doug Rose, Aero Gear from 2021-10-19T08:00

This week's Made in America podcast guest is Doug Rose, President and Founder of Aero Gear, who is known for his manufacturing success story and Italian table wine!

Doug talks to Ari abou...

Expanding Manufacturing Education and Training Into Our Communities with Cyndi Zoldy, MASC from 2021-10-12T08:00

We are welcoming Cyndi Zoldy, Executive Director of MASC, back onto the Made in America podcast!

Cyndi joins Ari to give updates on her career change from the Smaller Manufacturers' Assoc...

Building Out the Pilates Community with Originality and Authenticity In Mind with Russell Soder, Pilates Lineage from 2021-10-05T08:00

On this week's Made in America episode, we are welcoming Russell Soder, Managing Director of Pilates Lineage!

Russell talks to Ari about his journey from being an actor to a Pilates equip...

A Special Edition Episode Featuring CT's Very Own, Governor Ned Lamont from 2021-09-28T08:00

We are very excited and honored to welcome Governor Ned Lamont onto the Made in America Podcast!

In this Made in America episode, Governor Lamont and Ari cover some of the hot topics surr...

How a Journey of Luck and Opportunity Turned into a Great Career with Norm Needleman, Tower Labs from 2021-09-21T08:00

On this week's Made in America podcast, we welcome Norm Needleman, CEO of Tower Labs!

Norm details his journey from cab driver and mathematician to effervescent products and the state sen...

Creating a Manufacturing Ecosystem of Excellence with Greg Bloom, Capewell from 2021-09-14T08:00

This week Greg Bloom, President and CEO of Capewell, is making his Made in America podcast debut and we are excited to welcome him!

Greg shares his unique journey from working in corporat...

Like Father, Like Son…A Story Around Passion and Business with Neil Tremaglio, Waterbury Swiss Automatics from 2021-09-07T08:00

This week, we welcome Neil Tremaglio, President of Waterbury Swiss Automatics, onto the Made in America podcast.

Neil talks to Ari about being a bigger part of the business, what working ...

Building an Educated and Innovative STEM Community with Matt Fleury, CT Science Center from 2021-08-31T08:00

This week we are excited to welcome Matt Fleury, President and CEO of the CT Science Center, onto the Made in America podcast!

Matt details the history of the CT Science Center and his in...

Being a Leader That Makes Tough Calls with Austin McChord, Casana from 2021-08-24T08:00

This week we are joined by, Austin McChord, Founder and Former CEO of Datto and current CEO of Casana. Austin brings an interesting yet valuable leadership perspective onto the Made in America p...

Taking a Big Leap Into Your Family Business with Sabrina Beck, Altek Electronics from 2021-08-17T08:00

This week we are welcoming a positive leader and advocate for CT manufacturing, Sabrina Beck, Vice President of Altek Electronics, onto the Made in America podcast!

Sabrina talks to Ari a...

The Intersection of the U.S. Navy, Cannabis, and Alcohol with Ted Dumbauld, SoNo 1420 from 2021-08-10T08:00

On this week's Made in America podcast episode, we are taking a turn and learning about the journey of Ted Dumbauld, Founder of SoNo 1420.

Ted talks to Ari about the meaning behind SoNo 1...

Revamping a Struggling Business and Embracing Solid Modeling with John Mendicino, Ramdy Corp from 2021-08-03T08:00

On this week's Made in America episode, we are featuring John Mendicino, Owner of Ramdy Corp, and his journey from education to the manufacturing world!

John talks to Ari about the import...

Made in America's 2 Year Anniversary: Sharing Lessons Learned and Career Success Stories from 2021-07-27T08:00

This week we are so excited to release our 2 year anniversary episode which celebrates the Made in America podcast and highlights some of our former podcast guests!

Over the past 2 years ...

Giving Students Pathways to Career Success with Jeff Wihbey, CTECS from 2021-07-20T08:00

This week we are featuring, Jeff Wihbey, Superintendent of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), on the Made in America podcast!

Jeff talks to Ari about his 23 year b...

Expanding Possibilities for Your Family Business and Entire Team with Molly Kellogg, Hubbard Hall from 2021-07-13T08:00

On this week's Made in America episode, we are featuring Molly Kellogg, President and CEO of Hubbard Hall, and her unique story about learning how to strategically run a generational family busi...

Highlighting Connecticut's Great Manufacturing Organizations and Associations from 2021-07-06T08:00

In light of the shortened holiday week, we wanted to share a special highlight episode of the Made in America podcast. On this episode, Ari has pulled over a dozen clips from podcast guests talk...

Is it Me or Is it You - A Focus on Talent, Performance,&People with Jay Forte, Light Metals Coloring from 2021-06-29T08:00

On this week's Made in America episode, we are featuring Jay Forte, Director of Finance and Human Capital from Light Metals Coloring!

Jay talks to Ari about his unique journey as a CPA to...

Like Father Like Son - A Manufacturing Story Centered Around Family with Doug and Tyler Johnson, Marion Manufacturing from 2021-06-22T08:00

In this week's Made in America episode we are welcoming two guests, Doug Johnson, President, and Tyler Johnson, Journeyman Toolmaker, from Marion Manufacturing!

In the first segment, Doug...

Made in America's 100th Podcast Episode! from 2021-06-15T08:00

Join us for a special release of our 100th Made in America podcast episode! There's a bit of a twist; Chris DiPentima, President and CEO of CBIA and former podcast guest, takes over the show and...

Striving to Make Students Manufacturing Leaders with Melanie Hoben, Goodwin University from 2021-06-08T08:00

This week, we are featuring Melanie Hoben, Director of Workforce Development for Goodwin University, onto the Made in America podcast!

Melanie discusses her role within Goodwin University...

A Sweet Story about Family and the Science of Chocolate with Carmen Romeo, Fascia's Chocolates from 2021-06-01T08:00

This week's Made in America episode features an engineer and chocolatier at heart, Carmen Romeo. He's the President and Son-in-law of Fascia's Chocolates located in Waterbury, CT!

Carmen ...

Taking Pride In Your People, Products, and Manufacturing Environment with Selim Noujaim, Noujaim Tools from 2021-05-25T08:00

This Made in America episode features Selim Noujaim from Noujaim Tool Company, and his story on becoming a manufacturing champion and well-known community leader!

Selim talks to Ari about...

Embracing Manufacturing Technology to Improve your Facility and Workflow with John Joseph, Datanomix from 2021-05-18T08:00

This Made in America episode features John Joseph, CEO and Co-Founder of Datanomix, and uncovers the unique connection between data analytics and manufacturing technology!

John talks to A...

Made in the USA - A Rich History and Iconic Brand with Joel Camassar, Chapman Manufacturing from 2021-05-11T08:00

This Made in America episode features Joel Camassar, VP and Owner of Chapman Manufacturing, and the story behind an iconic brand and products that customers love!

Joel chats with Ari abou...

Using Advanced Technology to Drive CT Manufacturing Forward with Ron Angelo, CCAT from 2021-05-04T08:00

Our Made in America podcast was on the road at CCAT's Advanced Technology Center for this week's episode! We are so excited to welcome back one of our fan-favorites, Ron Angelo, President and CE...

Boosting your Presence in the Market and Manufacturing Industry with Rob Neuner, Boost Oxygen from 2021-04-27T08:00

This Made in America episode is truly a breath of fresh air and highlights the success story of a Shark tank contestant and CEO and Founder of Boost Oxygen, Rob Neuner!

Rob talks to Ari a...

Inspiring Engineers to Escape the Ordinary with Boris Levin, Mott Corporation from 2021-04-20T08:00

This Made in America episode highlights the story of Boris Levin, Chairman and CEO of Mott Corporation, and his gravitation towards manufacturing!

Boris talks to Ari about the importance ...

The King of Turnarounds with Richard Rubenstein, Plymouth Spring from 2021-04-13T08:00

This Made in America episode follows the life journey of Richard Rubenstein, Chairman of Plymouth Spring!

Richard talks to Ari about the importance of work-life balance, knowing your busi...

The CT Manufacturing Pipeline with Dr. Kelli Vallieres, Office of Workforce Strategy from 2021-04-06T08:00

We are so excited to welcome such a strong workforce leader, Dr. Kelli Vallieres, onto this week's Made in America episode! She serves as the Executive Director of CT's Office of Workforce Strat...

Building a Strong Drone Ecosystem with Barry Alexander, Aquiline Drones from 2021-03-30T08:00

This Made in America episode features Barry Alexander, CEO and Founder of Aquiline Drones, and his exciting story about being a pilot and running a successful drone company!

Barry talks t...

A Passion for Sailing and Manufacturing with Kenneth Madsen, Dimension-Polyant from 2021-03-23T08:00

This Made in America episode features Kenneth Madsen, President of Dimension-Polyant, and his passion for sailing and manufacturing!

Kenneth talks to Ari about the importance of learning ...

Combining Manufacturing and Technology to Drive Business with Philip Johns, Thermaxx Jackets from 2021-03-16T08:00

This Made in America episode features Philip "PJ" Johns, CEO of Thermaxx Jackets, an engineer at heart with a successful manufacturing and technology story!

PJ talks to Ari about rethinki...

Simple Solving Customers' Problems with Bill Hazard, Novo Precision from 2021-03-09T09:00

This Made in America episode features Bill Hazard, President of Novo Precision, and his story of running a business on both sides of the street!

Bill talks to Ari about ramping up their m...

Being a Driven Leader and Badass Manufacturing President with Brittany Isherwood, Burke Aerospace from 2021-03-02T09:00

This Made in America episode highlights Brittany Isherwood, President of Burke Aerospace, and her journey as a successful woman in manufacturing!

Brittany talks to Ari about the importanc...

Showcasing the Strengths of CT's Technical High Schools with David Tuttle, Platt Technical High School from 2021-02-23T09:00

This Made in America episode spotlights David Tuttle, Department Head - Precision Machining Technology at Platt Technical High School and his passion for teaching and mentorship!

Dave tal...

People, Planet, and Profit with Donald Droppo, Curtis Packaging from 2021-02-16T09:00

This Made in America episode highlights Don Droppo, President & CEO of Curtis Packaging!

Don talks to Ari about the importance of acting fast when times are tough, the benefits of switchi...

Moving Ct forward to Support Manufacturers with David Lehman, Commissioner of the DECD from 2021-02-09T09:00

We are welcoming back a fan-favorite in this Made in America episode, with David Lehman, Commissioner of the DECD!

Commissioner Lehman talks to Ari about some exciting updates happening w...

A Great American Success Story with Victor DaCruz, DaCruz Manufacturing from 2021-02-02T09:00

This Made in America episode spotlights Victor DaCruz, Owner and President of DaCruz Manufacturing, and his unique company story.

Victor talks to Ari about using technology to drive busin...

The Crossroads of Industry and Education with Shannon Marimón, ReadyCT from 2021-01-26T09:00

This episode with Shannon Marimón, Executive Director of ReadyCT, is loaded with valuable information on the state of educational programming, career pathway opportunities, and higher ed partner...

Learning from others and helping them grow with Keith Corneau, United Steel from 2021-01-19T09:00

This episode with Keith Corneau is filled with terrific business insight. Keith talks to Ari about learning from others, whether it's from the mentors throughout his life, or his Vistage peer gr...

Turning your hobby into a business with Clayton Walters, Clayton Off Road from 2021-01-12T09:00

In this episode, learn how Clayton Walters, President of Clayton Off Road, turned his hobby and passion for Jeeps into a business.

Clayton speaks with Ari about the substantial growth in ...

2020 Wrap up and 2021 Kickoff with Ari Santiago from 2021-01-05T09:00

Join us for a unique 'home alone' episode of the Made in America podcast with our very own podcast host, Ari Santiago!

In this 2020 wrap up and 2021 kick-off episode, Ari talks about the ...

Connecticut's Great Manufacturing Organizations, A highlight episode from 2020-12-29T09:00

Welcome to a special highlight episode of the Made in America podcast. On this episode Ari has pulled over a dozen clips from podcast guests talking about the great resources in our state.
...

Strong Engineering and Compassionate Culture with David Bohn, Preferred Utilities Mfg. Corp. from 2020-12-22T09:00

In this episode, David Bohn, President and CEO of Preferred Utilities Mfg. Corp., speaks with Ari about his forward thinking approach, how to build an efficient internship program, and what make...

Leading the way using Kaizen and servant leadership with Doug Folsom, CEO of Whitcraft from 2020-12-15T09:00

In this episode, Doug Folsom, CEO of Whitcraft, speaks with Ari about his passion for manufacturing, how to treat the people around you, and how to build company culture after an acquisition. Listen

Developing lifelong customers with Eric Albert, Albert Bros. Inc. from 2020-12-08T09:00

In this episode, Eric Albert, President of Albert Bros. Inc., speaks with Ari about the importance of safety in the workplace, how to retain your employees, and the value of lifelong customers. ...

Strong Recruitment and Lean Philosophy for Fast Growth with John Leposky, ASML from 2020-12-01T09:00

In this episode, John Leposky, Senior Manager of Optical Fabrication at ASML, speaks with Ari about closing workforce gaps and including your team in your Lean journey, all while producing hi-te...

Family Business Offers Purpose and Community with Kristen Gunther, George Schmitt&Co. from 2020-11-24T09:00

In this episode, Kristen Gunther, Account Executive and 5th generation family at George Schmitt & Co., speaks with Ari about what it's like growing up and working in a family business, the impor...

Crushing your ROI using Automation with CJ Bienia, Robotic Advantage from 2020-11-17T09:00

In this episode, CJ Bienia from Robotic Advantage, speaks with Ari about everything automation; how to get it started in your shop, crushing your ROI, and driving down costs.

CJ details h...

Serving and Growing CT Manufacturers with Bonnie Del Conte, CONNSTEP from 2020-11-10T09:00

In this pre-COVID episode, learn what CONNSTEP can do to help your business grow and thrive.

Bonnie DelConte, President & CEO of CONNSTEP, speaks with Ari about the evolution of CONNSTEP ...

A Hopeful Future for Manufacturing with Kathy Saint, Schwerdtle from 2020-11-03T09:00

Kathy Saint, President of Schwerdtle, talks to Ari about her optimism towards manufacturing and the educational opportunities the industry provides. They also dive into the concept of embracing ...

Educating tomorrow's workforce with Sal Menzo, Wallingford Public Schools from 2020-10-27T08:00

Sal Menzo, Superintendent of Wallingford Public Schools, talks to Ari about his passion for watching students grow, building strong relationships with local manufacturing businesses, and getting...

Meredith Shay, InCord - Love the workplace and the workers before the work from 2020-10-20T08:00

Meredith Shay, CEO at InCord, talks to Ari about building a compassionate culture, creating a platform where people can be heard, and maintaining employee accountability. They also discuss the i...

Pedro Soto, Hygrade Precision Technologies - Good coffee and strong execution are pivotal to success from 2020-10-13T08:00

Pedro Soto, President and CEO at Hygrade Precision Technologies, talks to Ari about making decisions, developing strategies, and executing with perfection

Pedro and Ari discuss the import...

Karen McWhirt, Prospect Machine Products - How to succeed in making real change from 2020-10-06T08:00

Karen McWhirt, President at Prospect Machine Products, talks to Ari about implementing lean and making those changes stick!

Karen and Ari talk about the benefits of getting help from CONN...

Melissa Biggs, DNB Lobby - How to Engage with Legislature for Real Impact from 2020-09-29T08:00

Melissa Biggs, Partner at DNB Lobby, shares her experience as a lobbyist for the manufacturing industry and specifically with the Connecticut Manufacturers Collaborative (CMC).

In this ep...

Nancy Traver, Traver IDC - A Winding Road to a Great Manufacturing Career from 2020-09-22T08:00

Nancy Traver, Industry Specialist at Traver IDC, highlights her experience growing up in a family business and the passion she has endured along the way. Nancy shares thoughts on the value of th...

Tom Matulaniec, TOMZ Corporation, Innovation at Triple Speed! from 2020-09-15T08:00

Tom Matulaniec, Owner and President of TOMZ Corporation, highlights how important it is to get ahead of the curve through innovation. His ideas on reinvigorating an older workforce and using soc...

George Giering, Giering Metal Finishing Inc, Taking risks to grow and develop from 2020-09-08T08:00

George Giering, President of Giering Metal Finishing Inc, understands the value of taking risks in order to maintain the success and growth of his company. He touts having family support and a g...

Rina Patel, RSCC Wire and Cable - Connecting culture, employee engagement, and leadership from 2020-09-01T08:00

Rina Patel, VP of Operations at RSCC Wire and Cable, has had a phenomenal manufacturing career with some top companies. This welcoming and engaging manufacturing leader attributes her success to...

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification - What you need to know with Sammy De La O, IT Direct from 2020-08-25T08:00

Sharing best practices is one of the main goals of the Made in America podcast and right now CMMC compliance is top of the list for so many of our CT manufacturers in the Department of Defense s...

Chris DiPentima, CBIA - Collaboration is the Game Changer from 2020-08-18T08:00

As the incoming President & CEO of the CBIA, the largest business association in the state, in the middle of a major economic shift, during a worldwide pandemic, Chris DiPentima has his hands fu...

Sean O'Brien, Precision Metal Products, Inc - Having Respect for Each Role in the Company from 2020-08-11T08:00

Sean O'Brien is Vice President and the second generation in his family's Milford-based manufacturing company that supplies high precision machining components to diverse set of industries includ...

Jill Mayer, Bead Industries - Empowering your People from 2020-08-04T08:00

Please note that this episode was recorded pre-COVID 19.

Jill Mayer, CEO, is bringing Bead Industries, a 90 year old company in Milford CT, to new heights. They are updating their marketi...

Marcy Minnick, Excello Tool - On Artistry and Passion in Manufacturing from 2020-07-28T08:00

Marcy Minnick is the 3rd generation running Excello Tool Engineering & Manufacturing, Co in Milford, CT. On today's podcast, Marcy and Ari discuss the background and history of Excello Tool. Mar...

Brian Montanari, HABCO Industries - Using Lean Principles to Stay Strong Through the Pandemic from 2020-07-21T08:00

HABCO Industries has been at the forefront of Covid response in so many ways throughout the pandemic. Brian Montanari, President and CEO, shares some of the great things they've done both inside...

Bonnie Del Conte, President&CEO, CONNSTEP - Helping Manufacturers Improve their Business and Processes from 2020-07-14T08:00

CONNSTEP has been mentioned many times throughout the history of this podcast by manufacturing leaders who have benefitted from their fantastic services. Today, Ari is joined by Bonnie Del Conte...

David Rothberg, Laticrete International - How to Survive and Prosper as an International Family Business from 2020-07-07T08:00

David Rothberg, Chairman and CEO of Laticrete International, is full of great stories from his family business. From its beginning days in the 1950s in his parents' basement to working with the ...

Joe Brennan, CBIA - CBIA has been Serving CT Manufacturing Businesses (and more) since 1815 from 2020-06-30T08:00

From its humble beginnings as the CT Society for the Encouragement of America Manufacturing to the business community's voice in the State Capitol, the CBIA has grown and changed substantially t...

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut - Encouraging Manufacturing in CT and the US from 2020-06-23T08:00

Ari is honored to have our U.S. Senator of Connecticut, Chris Murphy, join him for this terrific episode of the Made in America podcast.

Ari talks to Senator Murphy about everything manuf...

Jeffrey Mayer, Executive Chairman, Oasis Charger/JuiceBar EV, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 13 from 2020-06-16T08:00

This episode is chock full of great information on the growth and development of the electric vehicle market, how it has been affected by Covid-19 and what the future looks like in this part of ...

Gean Tremaine, President, Q-Tran, Inc., Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 12 from 2020-06-09T08:00

On this episode of the Made in America podcast, Gean Tremaine, President of Q-Tran Inc in Milford, CT, talks to Ari about the value of increasing investment in technology and marketing to stay s...

David Griggs, President&CEO, MetroHartford Alliance, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 11 from 2020-06-02T08:00

Ari and David Griggs, President and CEO of the MetroHartford Alliance, have an inspirational conversation about both the current and future 'story of Hartford'. They talk about the MetroHartford...

Relaunch: Dean Coccaro, Zendex Tool - Learning and growing to improve the family business from 2020-05-26T08:00

As we begin to return to some (ab)normalcy after Covid-19 entered our lives, the Made in America podcast will be sprinkling in some of the episodes recorded just before the pandemic hit. (We'll ...

Jill Mayer, CEO, Bead Industries, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 10 from 2020-05-19T08:00

Jill Mayer, CEO of Bead Industries talks to Ari about how they are using this slower time to prepare for the future. From implementing new organizational procedures to investing in equipment and...

Ibrahim Ibrahim, Operations Manager, Lynn Welding, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 9 from 2020-05-12T08:00

Lynn Welding in Newington CT has an incredible handle on their Covid-19 response. They are doing things for communication, safety, and future planning that we haven't heard anywhere else.

Mark Burzynski, President, Arthur G Russell Company, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 8 from 2020-05-05T08:00

This week, Ari Santiago talks to Mark Burzynski, President of the Arthur G Russell Company in Bristol CT. This growing company has a strong company culture defined by teamwork, as well as respec...

Paul Murphy, Aerospace Component Manufacturers (ACM), Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 7 from 2020-04-28T08:00

ACM, the Aerospace Component Manufacturers organization, has been pulling together the aerospace industry in CT for years. Now, during the Covid-19 pandemic, that incredible cooperative spirit i...

Colin Cooper, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 6 from 2020-04-21T08:00

On this episode of the Made in America podcast, Ari and Colin talk all about the government's response to the Covid-19 crisis, in particular how it relates to the manufacturing industry. He and ...

Devra Sisitsky, MakerspaceCT, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 5 from 2020-04-17T08:00

MakerspaceCT is a place to learn, create, innovate, and educate in a wide variety of areas: art, manufacturing, business, electronics, IoT, virtual reality, woodworking, metal fabricating and so...

Jason Howey, Okay Industries, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 4 from 2020-04-14T08:00

Communication is a two-way street at Okay Industries. Listen to Jason Howey, President and CEO, talk about how they are keeping their 3 manufacturing facilities safe while continuing not only to...

Glenn Ford, Phoenix Manufacturing, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 3 from 2020-04-07T08:00

We could all use some help navigating the fast-moving changes of the Covid-19 crisis. In today's episode, Glenn Ford, President of P...

A conversation about the Paycheck Protection Program, Covid-19 Special Edition, Episode 2 from 2020-04-02T22:49:10

Today's Made in America with Ari Santiago is an extremely important and timely episode. Learn all about the Paycheck Protection Pro...

Scott Livingston, Horst Engineering, Covid-19 Special Edition, Eps 1 from 2020-03-31T08:00

We're back and are ready to bring you tons of value to help you and your manufacturing company learn and adapt during the Covid-19 pandemic. On today's episode, Ari speaks to Scott Livingston, C...

Dean Coccaro, Zendex Tool - Learning and growing to improve the family business from 2020-03-17T08:00

There are some great stories in this episode of the Made in America podcast with special guest, Dean Coccaro, VP of Operations at Zendex Tool. Dean talks about his life before getting involved i...

Tom McGwire, Industrial Heater - Standardizing processes and training is the way forward from 2020-03-10T08:00

Tom McGwire is 4th generation in this dynamic, nearly 100 year old company!

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Frank DiCristina, allnex-Wallingford - Being Responsible to the Environment, Community, and Bottom Line from 2020-03-03T09:00

In a field that has historically had extensive environmental impact, the work that allnex-Wallingford has done to both clean up their processes and to change the perceptions of their community, ...

Cyndi Zoldy - SMA and Women in Manufacturing CT - Meeting the Needs of CT Manufacturing Communities from 2020-02-25T09:00

Cyndi Zoldy, Executive Director of the SMA and Chairwoman of Women in Manufacturing CT, believes the role of CT's manufacturing organizations is to prepare their members for the future of manufa...

David Parmelee, Wepco Plastics - The Importance of Learning from Each Other from 2020-02-18T09:00

Peer-learning has never been so much fun. This episode with David Parmelee, President of Wepco Plastics, is another great learning experience!

Ari and David talk about some really differe...

HABCO Industries: Using Lean Manufacturing Principles to Grow and Succeed from 2020-02-11T09:00

Brian Montanari talks to Ari about his rise through the manufacturing industry, learning from the best, taking on new skills at every turn, and ultimately becoming the President and CEO of HABCO...

Colin Cooper, Chief Manufacturing Officer - Finding Solutions to CT Manufacturing's Biggest Issues from 2020-02-04T12:51

Colin Cooper is the state's first Chief Manufacturing Officer, an exciting position with a ton of potential value for the manufacturing community in CT. Colin's experience, background and clear ...

Pegasus Manufacturing - How Collaboration Leads to Success from 2020-01-28T09:00

This episode of the Made in America podcast is a fast-paced episode, full of incredible information and a super-positive outlook. It covers so much manufacturing goodness from selling the family...

Back East Brewery - We Make Beer, Because We Love It! from 2020-01-21T09:00

Ari and Tony Karlowicz, Co-founder of Back East Brewery, talk about beer, taste beer, and have a great time talking about brewing a...

Ulbrich Stainless Steel and Special Metals - How to promote a culture of change from 2020-01-14T09:00

Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals has come a long way from its roots as a scrap metal company, through WWII making mess k...

Horst Engineering - How Continuous Investment Helps your Company Thrive from 2020-01-07T09:00

This episode of the Made in America podcast is truly outstanding. Scott Livingston, CEO of Horst Engineering is not only a powerhouse in the CT aerospace industry,...

CT Manufacturing's Hottest Topic - Workforce Development from 2019-12-31T09:00

On this week's episode of the Made in America podcast, we are focusing on an important theme we've talked about with so many of our guests: Workforce Development. Each of our guests has had a di...

Live from the ACM Aerospace Alley Tradeshow - part 3 from 2019-12-24T09:00

Special guests:

Clive Cunliffe, President North America - Pietro Rosa Group (New England Airfoil Products)

The Lee Company - How to Stay Agile for Growth and Success from 2019-12-17T09:00

The Lee Company in Westbrook, CT has had incredible growth and success over the years. In this episode Marietta Lee, VP and Corporate Secretary, talks about her bumpy road to the family business...

Department of Economic and Community Development - Working for CT Businesses from 2019-12-10T09:00

David Lehman, Commissioner of the DECD, is a dedicated public official working to create the best potential business atmosphere in CT. He not only understands the challenges, but believes in the...

Live from the ACM Aerospace Alley Tradeshow - part 2 from 2019-12-03T09:00

Special guests:
Michael Polo, President, ACMT, 00:30
Albert Pucino, Director...

Live at the ACM Aerospace Alley Tradeshow - part 1 from 2019-11-26T09:00

Special guests:
Pedro Soto, President of both Hygrade Precision Technologies and the Aerospace Component Manufacturers ...

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) - Leading the way with technology from 2019-11-19T09:00

Ron Angelo, President and CEO of Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology has an incredible vision for the future of both CCAT an...

MW Industries/Economy Spring - When Passion Meets Private Equity from 2019-11-12T09:00

Most of our guests to-date have been from small to mid-sized manufacturing companies that are family or local owned. But, what happens to a family business when it can no longer stay "in the fam...

Jonal Laboratories: The Value of Ignoring ROI and Focusing on the Customer from 2019-11-05T09:00

What's a "Marc-ism"? On this episode of the Made in America podcast, Ari talks to Marc Nemeth, President of Jonal Laboratories and we get a glimpse into his list of "Marc-isms" - fantastic sayin...

Workforce Alliance - Solving the workforce development dilemma from 2019-10-29T08:00

This episode focuses on one of CT's greatest manufacturing dilemmas, workforce development, with a member of the community who is working to help find solutions, Bill Villano, President of Workf...

Westminster Tool: We grow people! (And by the way, we make stuff too) from 2019-10-22T08:00

This is why we started the Made in America podcast…episodes like this that provide incredible value to anyone who listens!

Westminster Tool has quickly become known throughout CT for thei...

Air Handling Systems/NHMA - Learning from each other is the key to growth from 2019-10-15T08:00

There is not much we don't cover in this interview with Jamison Scott, VP of Air Handling Systems and Executive Director of the New Haven Manufacturer's Association.

Jamie talks about Air...

Phoenix Manufacturing - The importance of working together as a company and a community from 2019-10-08T08:00

This incredible interview covers so much manufacturing ground! Glenn Ford, President of Phoenix Manufacturing has an incredible background in and knowledge of the aerospace industry. Ari and Gle...

Willington Nameplate - Reframe your External Branding/Redefine Your Internal Mindset from 2019-10-01T08:00

Willington Nameplate has done incredible work changing with the times to keep their business in the forefront of manufacturing. In this episode, Brett Greene, President of Willington Nameplate, ...

OPM Biomedical - Scratching the Surface on Innovative Manufacturing Technologies from 2019-09-24T08:00

Severine Zygmont, President of OPM Biomedical, has the passion, curiosity and patience required to be a great leader. In today's episode of Made in America with Ari Santiago, Severine dives into...

Har-Conn - Handling the ups and downs of the aerospace industry and staying strong from 2019-09-17T08:00

Har-Conn is in the enviable position of being at the top of their game in the aerospace industry in CT! But it hasn't always been that way. Tim Backus, President/CEO of Har-Conn, talks about how...

Lynn Welding - How to Create an Employee-Centric Company from 2019-09-10T08:00

Darius Kania, VP of Lynn Welding, has amazing clarity of purpose in everything he does. This episode is chock full of great ideas that he has successfully implemented in his own company. From Ma...

Stanley Black and Decker - Building an Advanced Manufacturing Epicenter in Hartford from 2019-09-03T08:00

This is an inspiring podcast episode that you don't want to miss! On this episode of the Made in America podcast, we've got Marty G...

Atlas Stamping and Manufacturing - How passion, learning and improving can drive business success from 2019-08-27T08:00

Lynda Prigodich, CEO of Atlas Stamping and Manufacturing Co, loves her work and her industry and it shows in everything she does. In this interview, Lynda shares some of the lessons she has lear...

Collins and Jewell Company - How to Continue Growth in a 3rd Gen Business from 2019-08-20T08:00

According to the Harvard Business Review, only about 10% of all family businesses survive to the 3rd generation. So how did Chris Jewell, CFO and Principal of Collins and Jewell beat the statist...

Okay Industries - It's All About the Customer Relationship from 2019-08-13T08:00

You're going to learn a lot from this incredible interview! This episode's guest, Jason Howey, CEO of  Okay Industries, explains how everything they do is really focused on the relationship with...

Carey Manufacturing: How Reshoring Provides Tremendous Value to your Customers from 2019-08-06T11:48:18

On this podcast, Ari's guest is Paul Lavoie from Carey Manufacturing. Ari and Paul talk about so many topics including: 

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American Cladding Technologies: How to Build a Manufacturing Business by Solving Problems from 2019-07-30T12:00

On the first episode of Made in America, Ari welcomes manufacturing leader, Jeff Whittaker, President of American Cladding Technologies (ACT) in East Granby, CT. Jeff talks to Ari about his lead...

Welcome to the Made in America Podcast from 2019-07-24T20:20:34

We are so excited to introduce the Made in America podcast - the only podcast for manufacturers in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts 

Join Ari Santiago every week as he speaks to manu...