In this episode, Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology and I sat down with Rick Finnie, President of MR Mold & Engineering Corporation. In a world full of squares, circles, and squiggles, Rick chooses to be a hexagon. His directness creates efficiency in the constant evolution of finding their niche. Rick's passion for what he does is shown through his stories and wealth of knowledge. This podcast also gives insight into MR Mold's role in the community with training programs. This industry leader has been awarded the 2019 Mold Builder of the Year for his continuous hard work. 

In this episode, Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology and I sat down with Marion Wells, Owner of Human Asset Management. Her goal of reigniting the passion in people by teaching them how they can be a great contributor to their company involves understanding the importance of listening. This process-oriented rockstar targets the younger generation. Her accidental company in execution consultancy on culture development and culture recognition is something every company can benefit from. 

Follow Marion Wells:
Website: humanassetmngt.com
LinkedIn: Marion Wells
Twitter: /HAMLLC_

In this episode, Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology and I sat down with Rich Oles and Norm Galbraith of Alba Enterprises. These two paired together make up the ultimate team. Their passion for continuous education and helping others is seen through their work. They put their focus in the right direction by understanding the importance of perception and engagement. This duo finds trust within the industry by putting their faith in others.

Follow Alba Enterprises:
Website: albaent.com
LinkedIn: Alba Enterprises
LinkedIn: Rich Oles
LinkedIn: Norm Galbraith
Twitter: /albaent

In this episode, Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology and I sat down with Michael Devereux, Partner at Mueller Prost. Michael's passion for numbers started at a young age. He likes the challenge of saving people money in the plastics industry. We also talked about why Mueller Prost stands out against the competition by being industry specific. Michael takes the fast lane to success and turns beliefs into certainties. 

Follow Mueller Prost:
Website: muellerprost.com
LinkedIn: Mueller Prost
LinkedIn: Michael Devereux
Twitter: /muellerprost

In this episode, Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology and I sat down with Michael Guckes the Chief Economist of Gardner Intelligence. His belief in continuous education is a main driver for him. Michael explained the importance of storytelling through visuals and how Gardner Intelligence honors innovation through awards programs that help to grow and better the industry. 

Top Shops Survey: https://www.research.net/r/PTTopShops19

Follow Gardner Intelligence:
Website: gardnerintelligence.com
LinkedIn: Michael Guckes
Twitter: /GardnerIntel

In this episode Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology and I sat down with Kym Conis the Managing Director of the AMBA (American Mold Builders Association). She gave us a sneak peak into the upcoming conference and why you don't want to miss it. We also discussed the benefits of being a part of the AMBA with some fun along the way. 

Follow AMBA:
Website: AMBA.org
LinkedIn: AMBA
LinkedIn: Kym Conis
Twitter: /AMBA_molders

In this episode Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology and I sat down with David Parmelee and Charles Daniels of Wepco Plastics. This President and CFO are a one-two punch that is taking the industry by storm. We discussed the importance of financial independence, how they are specializing themselves, different ways to encourage the next generation of makers, utilizing additive manufacturing in traditional mold making applications, and so much more.

Follow Wepco Plastics:
Website: wepcoplastics.com
LinkedIn: Wepco Plastics
LinkedIn: David Parmelee
LinkedIn: Charles Daniels
Twitter: /WepcoPlastics

In this episode Christina Fuges of MoldMaking Technology and I sat down with Tom VanRee and Tyler VanRee, the father and son team of Legacy Precision Molds. We tackled corporate culture, family values, succession planning, and so much more. This goes down as one of the best ever.

Follow Legacy Precision Mold:
Website: legacyprecisionmolds.com
LinkedIn: Legacy Precision Molds
LinkedIn: Tyler VanRee

Host: Tony Demakis, Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales
Guest: Christina Fuges, MoldMaking Technology Magazine
Guest: Cyndi Kustush, MoldMaking Technology Magazine
Guest: Karen Cornelissen, MoldMaking Technology Magazine

The Manufacturing Alliance Live at IMTS2018: We decided to take the show on the road and bring you the latest info from some of industry leaders.

I had the opportunity to catch up with three of three of my favorite people in the industry. Not only are they incredibly knowledgeable, but have a solid pulse on the Mold Making industry. Christina Fuges; Editorial Director for MoldMaking Technology Magazine, Cyndi Kustush; Senior Editor at MoldMaking Technology Magazine, Karen Cornelissen; Managing Editor at MoldMaking Technology Magazine.

Topics Include:

• The size and scope of IMTS
• What mold makers are looking for
• New technologies and products at IMTS
• How people are growing the industry

Host: Tony Demakis, Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales
Guest: Joe Gemma, Kuka Robotics
Guest: Stuart Shepherd, Universal Robots
Guest: Andrew Cook, Applied Robotics
Guest: Kevin Drummond, Applied Robotics

The Manufacturing Alliance Live at IMTS2018: We decided to take the show on the road and bring you the latest info from some of industry leaders.

I had the opportunity to catch up with three of the biggest names in Robotics and Automation. All three specialize in specific areas and brought a ton of good info to the conversation. Joe Gemma; CEO of Kuka Robotics Americas, Stuart Shepherd; Sales Manager of Americas for Universal Robots, Kevin Drummond; Director of Sales and Marketing Applied Robotics, and Andrew Cook; Product Manager for Applied Robotics.

Topics Include:

• When its the right time to get into robotics
• It is about finding the right solution to a problem
• Are all robots created equal
• The rumor that robots are eliminating jobs