How One Company Is Turning Algae Into the Future of Made in USA Footwear
The future of footwear isn’t plastic — it’s algae. Ryan Hunt, co-founder of Shloop and BLKSWN Footwear, discusses how his journey to a footwear factory in Meridian, Miss., began with a bioengineering lab. Hunt discusses: • How algae, once explored for biofuels, became a key ingredient in his companies’ eco-friendly footwear • The pitfalls of global supply chains • Why he decided to manufacture in the United States • What’s coming next for his retail brand as it develops its customer base Photo courtesy of Shloop
23 Helmi 40min
Can't Find Made in America Options? This Book Does the Research For You
Finding the perfect Made in America gift can be tough. How do you know what’s truly made here? Alex Goulet and his co-author Willy DeConto set out to make solve this problem. Alex joins The Manufacturing Report to discuss the latest edition of "Crafted with Pride," a directory of 1,400+ Made in USA brands. He shares insights on U.S. manufacturing, consumer habits, and how the book helps buyers find American-made products. Photo courtesy of Alex Goulet
8 Helmi 32min
How Imagination Playground Made American Manufacturing the Cornerstone of its Success
When renowned architect David Rockwell designed life-size toy building blocks, he tapped a Rhode Island foam factory to bring his product to market in 2009. Children’s museums and play spaces around the country eagerly snapped up Imagination Playground’s Big Blue Blocks. But, in 2018, the company’s executives sought to lower prices by offshoring against Rockwell’s wishes, so that Rhode Island factory fought back. Imagination Playground CEO Jim Stallman shares how they kept American manufacturing the cornerstone of the company’s success. Photo courtesy Imagination Playground
12 Tammi 34min
2024's Hallmark Made in America Cultural Moments
Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul reflects on three Made in America interviews from 2024 that reflect the movement's growing groundswell. Listen in for insights from "Making It in America" author Rachel Slade, "American Flannel" author Steven Kurutz, and "Relighting the Flame" documentarian Carl Kriss. Getty Images
26 Joulu 202438min
The Top Five Manufacturing News Stories of 2024
As we prepare for 2025, Alliance for American Manufacturing staff takes a look at this year's top manufacturing news stories that are likely to shape the months ahead. Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images
12 Joulu 202418min
The Stories Behind the Made in America Holiday Gift Guide
The 2024 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide is out, featuring 112 amazing companies that make products in the United States. We chatted with the teams behind three brands included this year -- Wies Made, Hitchcock Paper, and Retro Racer -- to find it what it takes to make goods in the United States, and why it's so important to shop American-made during the busy holiday shopping season.
1 Joulu 202443min
Master Lock's 2024 Factory Closure in Wisconsin Shows How NAFTA is Still Betraying American Workers
New York Times Magazine Contributing Writer Dan Kaufman discusses his recent examination of NAFTA's role in changing American politics through the lens of the Master Lock factory in Milwaukee, Wis. Photo courtesy Dan Kaufman; Photo by Andrew T. Warman
15 Marras 202444min
