In this episode of US Manufacturing Today, host Matt Horine discusses the vibrant and evolving US plastics industry with James Hartman, President of American Plastics. Hartman shares his journey from growing up in Michigan to acquiring American Plastics, highlighting the opportunities and challenges within the industry. Key topics include the importance of reindustrialization, the potential for growth in the manufacturing sector, and the misconceptions about sourcing and manufacturing in the US. Hartman also emphasizes the critical role of small businesses in the manufacturing ecosystem and the significance of hands-on, fulfilling work in the sector.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today
• 00:31 Meet James Hartman: President of American Plastics
• 00:51 James Hartman's Journey into Manufacturing
• 03:26 Opportunities and Challenges in the Plastics Industry
• 05:31 The Reindustrialization Movement
• 05:57 Misconceptions About Manufacturing
• 13:39 Sourcing and Supply Chain Insights
• 22:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links

• American Plastics Supply
• James on LinkedIn
• James Post on LinkedIn

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