MFG MONKEY | Zach Haddock: High volume demand, Static Challenges, & Tight Tolerances The MFGMONKEY’s Podcast

Zach Haddock from Preco joins Dustin McMillan on MFG Monkey to talk about their experiences in the converting industry. They discuss Preco's guidance in handling challenging projects, share a passion for teaching, and even explore their mutual interest in scuba diving. Zach reflects on his journey in converting, from screen printing to sales at Preco. The conversation covers the industry's diversity, capital equipment investments, challenges like static, and its role in producing components for EV batteries. They delve into die-cutting capabilities, high-volume demands, tight tolerances, and the importance of collaboration.

Guest Contact Information

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-haddock/

Preco.LLC
https://www.precollc.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Appreciation
01:19 The Importance of Guidance and Support
08:36 Passion and Success in Your Career
13:09 Underwater Adventures: Scuba Diving
27:59 The Diversity and Challenges of the Converting Industry
32:56 The Importance of Confidence in Capital Equipment Investments
36:38 Addressing Static Issues in the Converting Process
48:11 The Role of Converting in the EV Industry
52:27 Challenges and Opportunities in Producing Components for EV Batteries
55:25 Meeting High-Volume Demands
56:55 Exploring Green Energy
58:00 Tight Tolerances in Die Cutting
01:09:00 Challenges of Low-Volume Jobs
01:13:20 Specialized Gasket Manufacturing
01:16:25 Options for Low-Volume Cutting
01:18:07 Improving Low-Volume Capabilities
01:19:13 Importance of Collaboration