How Lowercase is Helping to Bring American-Made Eyewear Back to Life
In 2015, former investment analyst Gerard Masci and architect Brian Vallario launched Lowercase to make high-quality American-made eyewear. But after decades of offshoring, many of the secrets behind American eyewear manufacturing had been lost, and the pair had to start from scratch. In this episode, Masci and Vallario tell The Manufacturing Report how they did it -- earning accolades from The Wall Street Journal and elsewhere -- and where they hope to take the company next.
9 Okt 201724min
Want to Know Why Manufacturing Matters? Look to Indiana.
Since President Trump took office, there's been an ongoing debate over the future of American manufacturing, particularly when it comes to industries like steel and aluminum. In a special edition of The Manufacturing Report, reporter Joseph Pete of The Times of Northwest Indiana chats with guest host Matt McMullan about why steel remains vital to the Hoosier State -- and what Trump must do now if he wants to maintain the support he received in the 2016 presidential election.
2 Okt 201713min
Despite Trump's Promises, There's Still No Relief for These Steelworkers
President Trump repeatedly has said he would stand up for factory workers. But Trump is more than two months late on a key pledge to America's steelworkers — and that delay is creating a new batch of problems. In this episode, steelworkers Onika Rivera, Dan Simmons and Mike Howard share what they need Trump and lawmakers on Capitol Hill to do now.
25 Sep 201719min
Steelworkers Descend on Washington — With a Message for Trump
William "Billy" McCall and Cliff Tobey are among the dozens of steelworkers headed to D.C. this week to urge the president and lawmakers to finally do something about surging steel and aluminum imports. In this episode, McCall and Tobey tell host Scott Paul why action is so desperately needed — and why many steelworkers are keeping a close eye on President Trump.
18 Sep 201718min
"People We Just Sort of Take for Granted"
In Part Two of a special Labor Day edition of the podcast, host Scott Paul and guest Jeff Bonior share more inspiring stories of America's working class — and talk about why manufacturing jobs, including in America's steel industry, still matter.
11 Sep 201714min
This Labor Day, Get to Know the Faces of Steel
In a special Labor Day edition of the Manufacturing Report, writer Jeff Bonior introduces listeners to the Faces of Steel, the men and women whose livelihoods depend on the American steel industry. Steel is at the heart of our national politics -- and Bonior takes you behind the scenes to find out why.
4 Sep 201717min
Keep It Made in America, Pet Edition
Thousands of pets sadly died after eating toxic food and treats imported from overseas. But the good news is that there are plenty of American-made options for your pet, from food to toys to leashes and beds. In this special pet edition of The Manufacturing Report, we look at just a handful of our favorites.
28 Aug 201718min
A Look at the Future of Made in America with Mark Andol
After nearly losing his welding business to foreign competition, Mark Andol opened the Made in America store, which stocks nearly 7,000 domestic-made products. Andol discusses where his business is heading and what customers are looking for in this special two-part edition of The Manufacturing Report. To hear part one, visit: https://soundcloud.com/keep-it-made-in-america/the-inspiring-story-of-mark-andols-made-in-america-store
21 Aug 201714min
