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The Manufacturing Report

The Manufacturing Report

Manufacturing is having a moment. But what will it actually take to create more blue-collar jobs and strengthen our industrial base? Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul chats with policymakers, manufacturing experts and factory workers to find out.

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00:29:29

New York's Orbic is Bringing Electronics...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2024/04/08

China and India are the world's leading mobile phone manufacturers, but one company is moving its production away from these countries and setting up shop in the United States. Dubbed "Project Patriot," Orbic's plan to manufacture connected devices on Long Island will bring more than 1,000 jobs back to America. Orbic North America Founder and CEO Mike Narula shares how.Getty Images

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00:27:05

Tennessee's American Paper Optics Keeps Your Eyes...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2024/03/25

American Paper Optics has made a whopping more than 3 billion pairs of its innovative 3D glasses. Now, in preparation for the Great North American Eclipse on April 8, this Tennessee company is churning out millions upon millions of ISO-approved and CE-certified eclipse glasses so people can safely experience this rare astronomical event. In fact, it’s NASA’s go-to source for eclipse glasses! CEO John Jerit shares why solar eclipse viewers need safe glasses, how his company has been gearing up to

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00:31:39

Steven Kurutz Explores the Stories Behind...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2024/03/11

In his new book, "American Flannel: How a Band of Entrepreneurs Are Bringing the Art and Business of Making Clothes Back Home," journalist Steven Kurutz profiles men and women who have the courage and grit to fight the tide of offshoring that obliterated 98% of America's apparel and textile industry. Listen in for what inspired his examination of American-made clothing and his outlook on the industry's future. Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House

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00:23:41

Award-Winning "Relighting the Flame" Director Carl...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2024/02/26

Award-winning Director Carl Kriss shares a behind-the-scenes preview of his new documentary, "Relighting the Flame," which profiles the next generation of workers who are fighting for the resurgence of the steel industry. But this isn't the first time Kriss has told the stories of the Midwest's blue-collar people. Listen in for what he's learned about steel jobs and the communities they build.Photo courtesy of Heartland Productions

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00:28:17

APRI Pittsburgh’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program is...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2024/02/12

Now in its 50th Class of the “Breaking the Chains of Poverty” pre-apprenticeship program, the Pittsburgh Chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) provides real-world experience and industry-recognized credentials for participants from underserved communities in partnership with the United Steelworkers and other unions. APRI Pittsburgh Vice President DeWitt Walton shares how the Black-owned and -operated program is growing the greater Pittsburgh workforce and transforming lives. Photo

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00:32:56

'Making It in America' Author Rachel Slade on Why...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2024/01/29

In her latest book, “Making It in America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the U.S.A. (and How It Got That Way),” journalist Rachel Slade profiles Ben and Whitney Waxman’s mission to rebuild Maine’s lost textile industry by founding their own union-made apparel manufacturer. Slade shares how the Waxmans’ company, American Roots, has fought back against the forces that conspired to obliterate the American manufacturing base, and why she’s hopeful for the future of U.S. factories. Photo

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00:34:15

Hackers Are Breaking Into U.S. Manufacturing — Here's...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2024/01/16

Kory Daniels, chief information security officer for cybersecurity firm Trustwave, breaks down the company’s recent report examining the manufacturing industry’s greatest vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and how manufacturers can mitigate these risks in a way that even non-security leaders can implement. Photo courtesy of Trustwave

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00:51:57

The Top Manufacturing Stories of 2023 and What They...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2024/01/02

We're counting down the top manufacturing news stories of 2023 and forecasting what lies ahead in the coming year. Join Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) President Scott Paul and the AAM team for the conversation. Getty Images

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00:28:42

The Made in USA Story Behind "It's a Wonderful Life"...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/12/18

Bevin Bells, the only dedicated bell manufacturer in America, has been making bells in "Bell Town" East Hampton, Conn., since 1832. The family-owned company made the iconic bell featured in "It's a Wonderful Life" and its bells can still be found around the country today. Listen in for how the company, now in its sixth generation, has navigated the tidal wave of offshoring in the 1970s, a catastrophic factory fire in 2012, and recruiting the next generation of workers. Photo courtesy of Bevin

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00:31:16

Luke's Toy Factory Fills the Gap for American-made,...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/12/04

Two father-and-son teams found a hole in the market for toys that bridged the gap between blocks and Lego. They knew they wanted to make it in America. The problem? They had zero manufacturing experience. A successful Kickstarter campaign and nearly 10 years later, Luke’s Toy Factory is thriving. Here’s how they did it. Photo courtesy of Luke's Toy Factory

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00:25:26

Shinola Celebrates 10 Years Since Building Its First...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/11/20

Shinola Chief Operating Officer Bailey Mattacola breaks down how the Detroit-born company tackled the challenge of building watches in America again and then expanded to manufacturing bags, apparel, jewelry and so much more. Mattacola also dives into how Shinola is reclaiming high-quality American manufacturing and how customers respond to the “Detroit differentiator.” Photo courtesy of Shinola

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00:27:51

BedInABox Saw Mattress Copycats Flood the Market, But...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/11/06

Direct-to-consumer mattress pioneer BedInABox got its start in 2004 by establishing a radically new way to sell mattresses. Since then, the industry has been swarmed with competitors, and the same shipping method that BedInABox innovated has been exploited by copycat importers. But BedInABox has leveraged its Mount Airy, N.C., production to differentiate itself from the pack. Chris Bradley, Executive Vice President of Consumer Products at NCFI Polyurethanes, discusses BedInABox’s strategy and how

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00:37:22

It's Not Innovation That Has Kept Apparel Prices...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/10/23

Kristen Fanarakis was deeply entrenched in the world of finance when she made the radical decision to buck the offshoring, race-to-the-bottom trend in 2017 and start her Made in Los Angeles luxury apparel brand, Senza Tempo. Fanarakis shares why she's committed to American manufacturing and the policies that best support Made in America brands. Photo courtesy of Kristen Fanarakis

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00:27:02

What Do Republican Voters Want From the Next President?

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/10/10

Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul discusses a new poll that documents a radical shift that likely Republican primary voters have made on trade and breaks down the second Republican presidential candidate debate. Paul evaluates whether the 2024 presidential candidates are aligning themselves with voters on trade, China and industrial policy. Getty Images

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00:43:24

Former USTR Robert Lighthizer on U.S. Trade Policy's...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/09/25

U.S. trade policy was ruled for decades by the concept that free trade was always the answer — a fallacy that led to the loss of millions of American manufacturing jobs. Former United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer fundamentally changed that and ushered in policy that put American workers first. He joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "No Trade Is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America's Workers", and what the future holds for U.S. trade relations.

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00:22:44

Rep. Bill Johnson on How to Combat One of the Chinese...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/09/11

Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio), a lead Republican author of the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0, joins us to explain how the bipartisan legislation would modernize the trade remedy tools America needs to push back against the predatory economic practices of China and other nations. Johnson also discusses the importance of America's steel industry. Photo courtesy of Rep. Bill Johnson's office

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00:11:13

America's Workers Explain Why Buy America Matters

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/08/28

When Team AAM spoke with members of the United Steelworkers union this past summer during the Rapid Response conference in Washington, D.C., these hardworking men and women shared how integrally their communities are tied to manufacturing and why a policy that reinvests tax money back into communities is vital to their livelihoods AAM photo

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00:37:50

After Years of Fighting Chinese Dumping, This...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/08/14

Auburn Manufacturing Inc. (AMI) CEO Kathie Leonard built her textile company from the ground up in a male-dominated industry decades ago. So when China’s dumping of heavily subsidized silica fabric made her company go sideways, she fought tooth and nail for her business and its workers. She won. In August, President Biden spotlighted AMI as an industrial policy success story. Listen in for the story behind AMI’s founding, fight against China, and the president’s momentous visit. Photo courtesy of

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00:26:54

How Do We Bring More Young People Onto the Factory...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/07/31

Terry Iverson, the president and CEO of Illinois machine tool distributorship and rebuilder Iverson & Company, has been deeply entrenched in the manufacturing world since birth and has made it his personal mission to ensure that America’s next generation seizes career opportunities in the industry. In this episode, he discusses the two books he recently authored, “Inspired Champions in Advanced Manufacturing” and “Finding America’s Greatest Champion” to guide parents and students as they consider

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00:27:07

Self-Driving Electric Vehicle Company Cruise Unites...

The Manufacturing Report ·

2023/07/17

China is churning out enough electric vehicles to flood the global market, and it’s working on gearing up for an autonomous vehicle onslaught as well. But American self-driving electric vehicle company Cruise is working hard to beat them in the race, and it’s doing it through a partnership with legacy American manufacturer General Motors that’s creating thousands of jobs. It’s a model for the 21st economy, Cruise Senior Director of Federal Affairs Eric Danko argues in today’s discussion on why

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