On the premier episode of Make It, Ethan sits down with the head of one of the largest welding companies in the world. Lincoln Electric Chairman, President & CEO Chris Mapes shares his take on how the region can lead in smart manufacturing, why Lincoln is betting on EV fast chargers and additive manufacturing, his unique philosophy on managing talent (Lincoln hasn’t laid off a single worker in Cleveland since the 1950s!), and what makes him most proud of his leadership tenure as he prepares to retire.

Watch the video of this conversation here.

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