Made in America with Ari Santiago Ari Santiago

Carey Manufacturing is a 2nd generation manufacturing company specializing in latches, catches, and handles. With 10-15000 unique parts, their catalog is massive!
 
On this episode, Ari and talks to Alison Carey-Lynch about coming into manufacturing and learning her way through the company.
 
Alison talks about her time working with Paul Lavoie, CT's Chief Manufacturing Officer, and how his leadership helped move Carey forward and inspired her. 
 
Ari and Alison talk about the value of manufacturing community outreach and the ability to change things for the better. Alison discusses her role in AMEP and the Training Pathways Program. She also talks about the role of orgs like ManufactureCT in making a community of like-minded leaders.   
 
Finally, Alison and Ari discuss two other big topics: succession planning and reshoring.
 
This is a chock-full episode you won't want to miss!
 
Alison Carey-Lynch, Carey Manufacturing
Website: https://careymfg.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carey-manufacturing-inc-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareyManufacturing/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@careymanufacturing9077
Alison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisoncarey/
 
Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/
 
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
 
Alison and Ari discuss:
Community engagement
Family business
Succession planning
Reshoring

When you combine entrepreneurial spirit, customer collaboration, and technology, you get a well-run company that leans into technological advancements. That's what we're learning about in this episode with Sam Simons, President of OEM Controls 
 
On this episode, Ari and Sam talk about OEM Controls, which specializes in industrial joystick controllers as well as Internet of Things (IOT) hardware that allows data from the customers' machines to be collected and analyzed.
 
Ari and Sam talk about what IOT is, how OEM is harnessing it, and the many applications that will help their customers' machinery be more efficient, cost effective, and safe. They discuss how OEM Controls collaborates with other companies and their customers to be sure that end users get the products they need. They also dive into OEM Controls' Agile/Lean journey. 
 
It's a technology-forward, lively conversation!
 
Sam's favorite book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey and Plan to Pivot, Gerry Starsia 
 
Sam Simons, OEM Controls
Website: https://www.oemcontrols.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oem-controls/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oemcontrolsinc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oemcontrolsinc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oem_controls/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2dhoFVpIAn-CcZ7SvqPzEQ
Sam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srnsimons/
 
 
Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/
 
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
 
Sam and Ari discuss:
Internet of Things (IOT)
Off-highway machinery
Agile methodology
Agile strategic management
Customer Collaboration

This week, join us for two more excellent interviews recorded live at the Aerospace Components Manufacturers Aerospace Alley tradeshow on November 1. Dorothy Carlone, General Machine and John Bau, Quinnipiac University steal the show with their great positive energy!
 
Dorothy Carlone, VP of General Machine, talks to Ari about coming into her families company after her father's sudden passing 13 years ago and falling in love with manufacturing. She discusses her involvement with ACM as well as her passion for sharing manufacturing with the next generation. 
 
John Bau, Director of Career Development at Quinnipiac, talks to Ari all about how educators are working to teach students not only about the opportunities available to them in manufacturing, but how they can be successful in the process of landing those roles. Additionally, John talks about the importance of working together with other schools, businesses and the government to meet the future needs of the industry.
 
General Machine website: https://ctgeneralmachine.com/
 
Quinnipiac's website: https://www.qu.edu/
John Bau's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbau/
 
Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/
 
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
 
Main topics:
Aerospace Component Manufacturers
Aerospace Alley
Training
Recruitment

This week, join us for 3 fantastic interviews recorded live at the Aerospace Components Manufacturers Aerospace Alley tradeshow on November 1. Chris Kielb from Advance Welding, Amy Thompson from CCAT and Jim Reeser from Production Metals share their views on the value of the event, as well as what their organizations are involved in.
 
Chris Kielb, President of Advance Welding, talks about the value of getting involved in the ACM, his background, and Advance Welding. He shares some secrets to getting great employees - and it involves investing a lot of time and energy in developing young talent.
 
Amy Thompson, Chief Training Officer at CCAT, introduces CCAT's new Digital Thread Training program. She explains what the program is, why it's vitally important for smaller manufacturers, and how CCAT is training the workforce of the future.
 
Jim Reeser, President of Production Metals, talks to Ari at the ACM tradeshow about their 5 year old full-line metal distribution business that is growing like crazy and filling a desired niche in the market.
 
Advance Welding website: https://www.theperfectweld.com/
Chris Kielb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-kielb-5049b22/
 
CCAT website: https://www.ccat.us/
Amy Thompson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-thompson-63b65362/
 
Production Metals website: https://www.productionmetals.com/
Production Metals' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/production-metals/
 
Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/
 
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
 
Main topics:
Aerospace Component Manufacturers
Aerospace Alley
Training
Recruitment

Designing a flat roof that can stay on during high winds is no small feat, but Tom Kelly has done it using basic science principles and a new kind of sustainable construction board called Kelly Green Board.
 
On this episode, Ari talks to Tom Kelly, Owner of 2001 Company and Kelly Green Products about his roof design that vacuum seals onto a building. Then they discuss the new board (like plywood) that Kelly Green Board is manufacturing out of recycled and unused plastics that is changing the face of roof (and other) construction.
 
At a time when we are running out of space for trash, and need to find alternative uses for our 'single-use' plastics, sustainable and recycled products are a vital part of our economy.
 
Tom Kelly, 2001 Company / Kelly Green Products
Website (Kelly Green Products): https://www.kellygreenproducts.com/
Website (2001 Company): https://2001company.com/
Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kelly-6bab077a/
 
Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/
 
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
 
Tom and Ari discuss:
Engineering
Roofing
Construction
Sustainability
Recycled materials

The only constant in life is change! What would you do if your product or service was made obsolete by new technology? Throw in the towel or take a deep look at the business to pull together an entirely new business idea?
 
In this week's episode, Ari speaks with Ryan Bower of Verico Technology about the history and future of this company that took an innovative look at their capabilities to discover they have untapped and unique expertise to bring to the market.
 
This is a story of discovery, innovation, trial and error and building an entirely new company from the remnants of an older era.
 
Air and Ryan talk about contract manufacturing, finding new customers, working with start-ups, marketing through networking and tradeshows, leveraging acquisitions to gain new equipment and space…and so much more!
 
Ryan's favorite business book: Who Moved My Cheese, Spencer Johnson
 
Ryan Bower, Verico Technology
Website: https://www.vericocontractcoating.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verico-technology
Ryan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-b-1643081ba/ 
 
Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/
 
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
 
Ryan and Ari discuss:
Contract manufacturing
Customer mix
Start-ups
Tradeshows
Acquisitions