A Footwear Brand’s Path Back After the Floods
The sneaker brand that beat the odds against American footwear manufacturing — until disaster struck. Today we continue our Made in America Holiday Gift series with Justin James, founder of Opie Way,...
1 Des 202551min
How a Teen Hobby Turned Into One of America’s Hottest Leather Brands
What does it take to build a modern American manufacturing brand from scratch? A lot more than leather… Today, we’re continuing our Made In America Holiday Gift series with Lost Dutchman founder. Nath...
24 Nov 202534min
Why Martha Stewart-Approved Placemat Company Chilewich Thinks Tech Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing
You can find Chilewich placemats all around the world in some of the best hotels and restaurants out there, like Le Bernardin and the Ritz-Carlton, but this home goods company has stayed true to its M...
17 Nov 202525min
How One Company Is Bringing Shipbuilding Back to the U.S
America’s shipbuilding industry is making waves again — and we're sitting down with one of the companies helming the revival. Fincantieri Marine Group USA CEO George Moutafis joins us to discuss the c...
3 Nov 202532min
This Alabama Family Farm Took on Global Textiles
In an era of overseas production, one family-owned Alabama company is opting out of the race to the bottom and bringing back the heritage of high-quality American-made linens. Red Land Cotton Founder ...
20 Okt 202536min
This YouTube Manufacturing Competition Takes the Next Generation from Reality TV to Real Careers
Think Top Chef — but for welders, machinists and engineers. Ray Dick, founder of Project MFG and creator of the reality show Clash of Trades, discusses how his organization is inspiring the next gener...
6 Okt 202530min
The Fight That Took Down a Billion-Dollar Trade Loophole
A little-known trade loophole cost American jobs and put families at risk — until a coalition fought back. Kim Glas, president & CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations, discusses how a c...
22 Sep 202533min
How Syrup Maker Torani Concocted a Century of Sweet Success
You've probably tasted this product a thousand times, maybe without even knowing its name! From pumpkin spice to hibiscus, family-owned Torani has been bringing delicious flavors to life for 100 years...
8 Sep 202542min
