Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

Hello Metalworking Nation and greetings from our studio at the DMDII in Goose Island, Chicago. On this two part episode of MakingChips, we welcome back Nicole Wolter, President of HM Manufacturing Company. Nicole shares the captivating story of HM Manufacturing, a company that began with her father's passion for F1 racing. The downturn of the economy in 2008 proved to be the perfect time for Nicole to enter the family business, but as she would come to find out, things weren't quite what they seemed. Nicole's questioning of all aspects of the family business led her to a startling discovery that would turn an already dire situation into a full blown crisis.

In manufacturing news, we talk about how Summer camps could be the start for the next generation's interest in the manufacturing industry.

Episode Structure: [03:10] - 22,000 Downloads! [03:35] - Manufacturing News [08:30] - Half Fridays [09:45] - Process Driven Sales [13:20] - Welcome Nicole Wolter [14:40] - “Home Made” [18:05] - A Family Business [22:03] - Getting Fired [27:07] - Dire Situations with HM [29:30] - “Something is Happening" [35:01] - New Policies and Procedures Links Mentioned in this Episode:DMDII Manufacturing News HM Manufacturing Company Nicole Wolter | LinkedInSubscribe to MakingChips

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Hello Metalworking Nation! We are coming to you from Burr Ridge, IL -- headquarters of the Tuthill Corporation where we welcome CEO Tom Carmazzi to the MakingChips Podcast. Tuthill Corporation, established in 1892, has been manufacturing pumps, meters, vacuum systems, and blowers for use in a variety of foundational markets including agriculture, construction, chemical, water & waste water, energy & power, and medical.

On Part 1 of this two part interview, Tom shares some leadership principles that Tuthill uses to facilitate an environment where individuals are both motivated and effective. Tom takes us through Tuthill's cultural journey starting from their early days in brick manufacturing all the way to today, where they continue their journey to become a Conscious Company. In manufacturing news, we talk about U.S. Manufacturing's continued growth.

Episode Outline:[02:00] - Manufacturing News [03:41] - Patricia Miller at the White House [05:15] - Welcome Tom [07:00] - From Horses to Pumps [09:15] - Shrink to Grow [12:36] - The Human Heart [14:00] - Conscious Company [17:00] - Aware & Awake [20:24] - It Starts With Me [22:00] - Seeing the Value [23:45] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:Manufacturing News Patricia Miller at the White House Tuthill Corporation Tom Carmazzi | LinkedIn

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Automation continues to be a popular and divisive topic in the manufacturing world. Automation is important for attracting and retaining young talent and growing your business. So we’ve been working hard to highlight the importance of automation—and where you can dive in—with our Lights Out series.

Chris Luecke—the host of Manufacturing Happy Hour—has a similar goal. We’re using our platforms to squash the rumors, lessen fears, and highlight how automation can and will benefit your business. Because if you’re not automating, you’re not making enough chips, and you’re missing out on money. BAM!

• [0:20] The lean setup guide
• [2:26] When we embraced automation (and why)
• [4:03] Manufacturing News: NAM CEO Interview
• [7:33] Chris’s thoughts on our pre-show banter
• [10:38] How Chris got started in Manufacturing
• [19:53] Chris’s advice to sales management about new projects
• [22:38] Why automation has become a popular topic
• [26:07] Is the allure that automation has become more affordable?
• [31:00] Automation 101: Where do you start?
• [34;21] Automation doesn’t take people’s jobs away
• [36:40] IT/OT convergence and why it’s important
• [43:25] Chris’s assessment of cybersecurity in automation

• NAM CEO talks on AI, banking, manufacturing, trade relationships, labor market
• The Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast

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Today’s guest on the MakingChips podcast is passionate about job creation in the manufacturing industry. Today’s youth are being pushed towards college degree—while racking up debt—which has led to $1.6 trillion in student loan debt in the country. It is staggering. Unfortunately, many students spend the majority of their working life paying off that debt.

Jon Klinepeter left a career as a Pastor to start Forrest Bradshaw Industries and the Better Good Group. His goal is to offer underprivileged youth a shot in an industry that is screaming for more labor. To hear more about his heart and mission in manufacturing, listen to the whole episode of MakingChips now!

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Jon Klinepeter spent 22 years as a Pastor in Chicago (and Minneapolis, MN). He had a passion and love for the people he worked with. He was an advocate in his community. His faith has always been very important to him—but he didn’t love the church organizational structure. So he completed an MBA in Strategy and Innovation.

Then, he bought a 38-year-old CNC Machining company from a Polish Immigrant.

But why machining? Jon’s grandfather was his hero growing up, and had spent his life as a machinist. According to Jon, what drew him in was “The intellect being expressed through your hands rather than through an education system that rewards a certain type of thinking”. He wanted to build a business with that thought in mind.

Jon’s passion is job creation, and he knows the manufacturing industry is constantly growing. Not only is it growing, but being a CNC machinist is the highest paying career you can have without a college degree. Jon wanted to take that knowledge and start creating generational opportunities for underprivileged youth.

Nothing brings him greater joy than seeing the look of hope on someone’s face when they’ve been offered a job they never thought remotely possible. The purpose of Forrest Bradshaw is to inspire hope for a better future through living wage job opportunities in precision metal manufacturing.

With his purpose and vision for Forrest Bradshaw, he launched an initiative to create 100,000 jobs for at-risk youth across the country. He wanted to inspire hope for a better future through living wage job opportunities in precision metal manufacturing. He’s watched thousands of kids walking into job fairs scared and hopeless, but leaving full of hope.

What is being offered is more than just a job, but a future.

Many kids don’t have the right guidance or mentors available to them. Those of us fortunate enough to have parents that were available had a safety net. Parents are ongoing mentors throughout our lives—but many underprivileged youths don’t get that. Providing jobs gives them hope for the next generation.

With his core vision in mind, Jon knew he had to build a business with his values at the center of everything he did. The foundational value he chose to build Forrest Bradshaw on was integrity. At times, practicing integrity can seem counter-cultural. Jon reminisced about getting some machinery fixed:

The company giving him a quote for the job (that the insurance was going to cover) asked him what cut that he wanted from the quote.

With his team waiting to see what his response would be, he responded “Just whatever it costs, bill us for that”. Your integrity will cost you something. That would’ve been easy money in his pocket. Instead, he chose to honor his core values and lead with integrity.

To hear the rest of Jon’s mission, vision, core values, and advice for leaders in manufacturing, listen to the whole episode!

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• What’s happening at Carr Machine & Tool
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• Manufacturing News: Mike Rowe weighs in on student debt
• Why Jon Klinepeter left ministry for machining
• The purpose of Forrest Bradshaw Industries
• The core values Jon embraces in his business
• Jon’s advice for aspiring manufacturing leaders
• We chat with Mark at Xometry about ITAR compliant vs. registered

• Lack of shop classes is why we’re $1.6T in student debt: Mike Rowe
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