Tim is joined by his wife Molly Trittin for a lighter episode of Millwork Leaders.  We discuss automation, work force considerations and Molly directs the questions to Tim as she reads a list from his customers.

"automation is the key... I don't believe you can survive and be competitive unless you can take this assembly process and start introducing CNC machines... labor has become such a vital resource"  Norb Stransky

Wonderful, intelligent conversation with Norb Stransky - Retired Senior Project Manager for RL Turner Construction Company of Zionsville, IN.  Home - RLTurner Corporation    Norb is the best of the best in the commercial construction industry.  Hear his perspective from a General Contractor who has executed many projects and the pressure a GC faces relative to Millwork Contractors.  

Great conversation with Tom Blake Jr of OCH Manufacturing.  OCHINC  .  OCH is based in Grabill, IN  their plant is a picture of modern millwork manufacturing concepts.

Discussions around the importance of software solutions and lots of talk about workforce philosophy.  If you don't know OCH and have a need for custom runs of millwork do yourself a favor and check them out.  

Tim interviews Dennis Helmuth co-owner and general manager of Plastec from Arthur, IL.   Discussion surrounding Dennis's Amish heritage along with how his business has grown from nothing to being a critical part of the Arthur, IL woodworking community.

Trailer Episode for the new Millwork Leaders Podcast.  Millwork Leaders is hosted by Tim Trittin who is joined by leaders within the Millwork Industry - Those who manufacture wood products.  We learn their backstories, the challenges, successes, and failures of running a business in the Millwork Industry.