The "Sock Queen" Knits Tradition and Innovation Together
Dubbed the "Sock Queen" by The New York Times, Gina Locklear, founder of zkano organic socks, founded her company with the central mission of saving her parents' sock mill in Fort Payne, Ala. Ten years later, she's as determined as ever to restore her hometown's manufacturing legacy as the "Sock Capital of the World." Photo courtesy of zkano
9 Des 201923min
Unwrapping the 2019 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide with a Peek into the Process
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And our 2019 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide is ready to help you keep your holiday shopping Made in America. In this episode, Scott Paul speaks with the Alliance for American Manufacturing's own Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch about how exactly the gift guide comes together, and we hear from several of the manufacturers spotlighted in this year's guide.
25 Nov 201919min
Fiesta Brings Color and Quality to the Table
In the 1970s, the West Virginia-based Homer Laughlin China Company was forced to discontinue its iconic Fiesta dishware brand in a market overrun by cheap imports. But a fervent fan base clamored for its return, and Homer Laughlin resumed selling its colorful tableware. On this episode, host Scott Paul speaks with Homer Laughlin CEO Elizabeth McIlvain to find out how the company beat the odds and continues to keep it Made in America, even in a market still saturated with cheap imports. Photo courtesy of Homer Laughlin China Company
11 Nov 201923min
Why Fashion Icon Joseph Abboud Remains Dedicated to "Made Well in America"
Joseph Abboud's menswear factory in New Bedford, Mass., churns out over 300,000 suits a year. With 800 workers, the factory qualifies as the largest menswear manufacturer in North America and has been a critical component to Abboud's success as a designer and the Chief Creative Officer for Jos. A Bank and Men's Wearhouse. Host Scott Paul learns why this factory has been the key differentiator for Abboud and the role of domestic manufacturing in the future of fashion. Photo courtesy of Joseph Abboud
28 Okt 201916min
Could This Made in USA Sportswear Manufacturer Take Down Champion?
Since launching in 2017, athletic apparel manufacturer Stateline US has proven that it can keep its entire production and sourcing, from zippers to packaging, in America. Now, the company is setting out to tackle an even greater challenge -- to take down sportswear icon Champion. Photo by Joey Cupelli for Stateline US
14 Okt 201915min
Why is Congress Moving to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Buses and Rail Cars Built by Chinese Companies?
It's a fight that could impact tens of millions of manufacturing jobs and the future of public transportation in the United States. Momentum is building on Capitol Hill to ban companies owned, controlled, or subsidized by the Chinese government from using U.S. tax dollars to build rail cars or buses. In this episode, The Manufacturing Report chats with experts Greg Rogers and Alex Hutkin from Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE) about the importance of this legislation, along with what needs to happen to grow and strengthen electric vehicle manufacturing in the United States.
30 Sep 201924min
Worries are Mounting Over China's Monopoly on Our Medicine
It's been more than a year since we first examined China's grip on pharmaceutical manufacturing. While the United States remains dependent on China for everything from vitamins to antibiotics and cancer medications, there is growing recognition that there is a problem, and hearings on Capitol Hill are now planned to find solutions. In this episode, host Scott Paul revisits his conversation with Rosemary Gibson, who literally wrote the book on this issue. Photo by Getty Images
23 Sep 201920min
Netflix's American Factory Prepares to Hit the Road
There's been plenty of buzz about American Factory, the Netflix documentary that provides an incredible fly-on-the-wall look as Chinese glass manufacturer Fuyao takes over an abandoned General Motors plant near Dayton, Ohio. American Factory nabbed the U.S. Documentary Directing prize at the Sundance Film Festival and is even being backed by Higher Ground Productions, the production company run by Barack and Michelle Obama. But the folks behind American Factory aren't just after prizes and press. They also want the film to open up a conversation in communities across the country about the future of work and other issues presented in the film. On this episode, Scott Paul talks to Melinda Arons, senior vice president of social impact at Participant Media, to learn more about the upcoming American Factory tour,
9 Sep 201924min
