Best Matt Weld Podcasts (2024)

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Maintaining and automating Canadian manufacturing with Diane Reko 45:06

2h ago45:06

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Diane Reko, CEO of Reko International and Concorde Precision Machining, joins us to chat about her father starting the business in 1976, her taking over the company, implementing automation processes, and her thoughts on maintaining a strong manufacturing base in Canada. She also talks about her family's Hungarian roots, the automotive industry, th…

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Nate - Battle Born Welding Episode 1 32:48

6h ago32:48

32:48

Nate is co-owner of Battle Born welding, a structural steel and ornamental iron contractor out of Gardnerville, Nevada. www.FabricatorOlympics.com www.FabricatorOlympics.comBy Kevin Johnson

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Scott - Concord River Fab Episode 3 42:34

5h ago42:34

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Scott is a single owner operator out of Rumford, Maine. We dive into the beginning of how he got started and the growth of his small welding business. www.FabricatorOlympics.com www.FabricatorOlympics.comBy Kevin Johnson

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The new rules in the welding industry with Max Ceron of CWB Group 51:43

3d ago51:43

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Max Ceron, the director of the CWB Association, discusses his role in supporting the welding and fabricating industry in Canada. He emphasizes the importance of upskilling the current workforce and creating opportunities for the next generation of welders and fabricators. Ceron also talks about the need for better communication between welders and …

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Scott - Concord River Fab Episode 2 33:47

3h ago33:47

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Scott is a single owner operator out of Rumford, Maine. We dive into the beginning of how he got started and the growth of his small welding business. www.FabricatorOlympics.com www.FabricatorOlympics.comBy Kevin Johnson

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Developing careers in welding and a sisterhood with Desirée Guzmán 1:06:34

11d ago1:06:34

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Desirée Guzmán, a welding instructor with Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT), joins us to talk about her full-circle career as welder. She talks about how she was inspired by a metal artist she met during a trip to Puerto Rico to start her own jewelry-making business. She also explains how that piqued her interest in learning how to weld. Desirée discu…

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Achieving goals in high-volume metal fabrication with Matt Brunner 1:04:35

18d ago1:04:35

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Matt Brunner, co-founder and co-owner of Manitowoc, Wis.-based Brunner Fabrication joins us to talk about how he transformed his family's autobody shop into a successful metal fab shop focused on high-volume production. Brunner talks about launching his fabrication business in 2018, growing the shop footprint to 12,000 sq. ft., finding a niche in h…

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Scott - Concord River Fab Episode 1 33:44

1M ago33:44

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Real talk with the ones who get it done. www.FabricatorOlympics.com www.FabricatorOlympics.comBy Kevin Johnson

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Matt Stout - Stout Customs Episode 5 25:07

1M ago25:07

25:07

Real talk with the ones who get it done.By Kevin Johnson

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Scott Laskowski of OrganiLock: Three Year Update 25:48

1M ago25:48

25:48

Discover the forefront of sustainability with OrganiLock, a pioneering company redefining eco-friendly solutions. Join us as we delve into their innovative soil feeding and waste management systems, crafted to revolutionize environmental conservation. From inception to global impact, uncover OrganiLock's journey and the transformative power of thei…

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Lessons in laser cutting technology investment with Jeff Cupples 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

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Jeff Cupples, the president of Jackson, Tenn.-based Cupples J&J Company, discusses his experience with laser cutting machines and the benefits of high-powered lasers. He explains how his job shop has pushed the envelope with laser cutting technology, constantly seeking more power, speed, and acceleration. He emphasizes the importance of consistency…

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Matt Stout - Stout Customs Episode 4 25:20

2M ago25:20

25:20

Real talk with the ones who get it done.By Kevin Johnson

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Jaxon Baker - Mechanical Engineering Student at Texas A&M 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

Calling all future automotive engineers! This episode dives into the world of Baja SAE with Jackson Baker, a sophomore mechanical engineering student at Texas A&M. Jackson recently served as chief engineer for his university's Baja team, leading the design and construction of an off-road vehicle to compete in a grueling endurance race. Tune in to h…

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Matt Stout - Stout Customs Episode 3 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

Real talk with the ones who get it done.By Kevin Johnson

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Evolving with manufacturing and learning lessons with Chaz Schroeder 1:02:19

2M ago1:02:19

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Chaz Schroeder of Black River Group joins The Fabricator Podcast this week to talk about evolution of his family's manufacturing business, adapting to change, staying ahead of the industry curve, and more. Chaz explains how Black River Group, a third generation family-owned company in Mansfield, Ohio, evolved over 55 years from a marketing agency t…

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Matt Stout - Stout Customs Episode 2 33:42

2M ago33:42

33:42

Real talk with the ones who get it done.By Kevin Johnson

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Matt Jamie of Bourbon Barrel Foods 26:17

2M ago26:17

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Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of Bourbon Barrel Foods with the visionary entrepreneur and founder, Matt Jamie. From humble beginnings in Louisville, Kentucky, Matt embarked on a culinary journey that would lead him to create an empire built on the rich heritage of bourbon and the art of barrel aging. Discover the se…

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Matt Stout - Stout Customs Episode 1 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Real talk with the ones who get it done.By Kevin Johnson

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Developing a one-stop fabrication shop through community and automation 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Cameron Adams of Laser Precision, a contract metal fabricator in the Chicago area, joins the podcast to talk about how the family-run business has grown from a small 6,000-sq.-ft. shop to a 130,000-sq.-ft facility that serves large OEMs in the heavy equipment industry. Adams describes Laser Precision as a one-stop shop by providing end-to-end proce…

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New-school approach to an old-school family manufacturing business 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Patrick Brunken, VP of Addison Machine Engineering, joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about the tube and pipe industry, running a multi-generational family-owned business, keeping up with tube mill technology, and moving operations from Chicago to Reedsburg, Wis. Brunken discusses the challenges and rewards of running a family-owned mid-sized co…

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A Gen Zer's take on the trades and representing the toolbelt generation 53:00

3M ago53:00

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Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer working in metal fabrication, why he turned to the skilled trades instead of the traditional college path, and thoughts on representing what's been dubbed the "toolbelt generation." Feldman explains how after high school, he pursued a tradit…

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Tiffany Somerville of SpanTech Conveyors 16:12

3M ago16:12

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Join us for an exciting new episode featuring SpanTech’s Co-CEO, Tiffany Somerville. Established by her father, James “Bud” Layne, in his garage in 1978, SpanTech is now co-led by Tiffany Somerville and her sister, Lisa Held. Based in Glascow, KY, SpanTech specializes in custom conveyors designed to navigate any obstruction in your production proce…

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Transforming automated sheet metal fabrication with Caleb Chamberlain 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s unique approach to sheet metal fabricating. Chamberlain explains how OSH Cut offers an online platform that allows customers to upload their designs and receive instant quotes for laser cutting and bending services. He also describes…

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Michael Golway of Advanced Solutions, Inc. 26:15

3M ago26:15

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Join us for an insightful interview with Michael Golway, CEO of Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI). Founded in 1987 in Louisville, KY, ASI began as an Autodesk software reseller before Golway's acquisition in 2004 transformed it into a pioneering biofabrication technology company. Inspired by a visit to the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute in Louisv…

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Managing chaos, manufacturing innovation, rolling up with Brian Steel 1:03:55

4M ago1:03:55

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In this podcast episode, Brian Steel, CEO of Cadrex Manufacturing, discusses the challenges of acquiring, merging, and integrating multiple metal fabrication businesses under one organization. He emphasizes the importance of aligning technical expertise, managing capacity, and implementing ERP systems. Steel highlights the need for speed and agilit…

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2024 Coolest Thing Made In KY Spotlight: Campbellsville Industires Inc 7:44

4M ago7:44

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Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. Having been established for 69 years, Campbellsville Industries is the oldest and largest steeple and cupola manufacturer in the US. We have completed well over 20,600 projects, including historical replications and new constructions. One …

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Welding, teaching, podcasting, and business ownership with Jason Becker 1:07:51

4M ago1:07:51

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This week on The Fabricator Podcast, Jason Becker, host of the Arc Junkies Podcast and owner of Underground Metal Works, shares his journey into welding and how the trade has opened doors he never would have expected, leading him to become an ironworker, educator, podcaster, and business owner. Becker talks about how he earned his first welding cer…

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2024 Coolest Thing Made In KY Spotlight: HempWood 7:01

4M ago7:01

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Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. HempWood® is a sustainable healthy building material. HempWood® is not only made in America but also only made in Kentucky. Find all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass We want to take a moment to thank …

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2024 Coolest Thing Made In KY Spotlight: Perfetti Van Melle 6:17

4M ago6:17

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Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum. With more than 150 global brands, Perfetti Van Melle chose Erlanger, KY as the home of #Airheads. Discover the awesomeness of…

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2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky Spotlight: Link-Belt Cranes 4:58

4M ago4:58

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Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. Celebrating 150 years of business in 2024, Link-Belt Cranes, at 2651 Palumbo Drive in Lexington, has entered into the contest their 300|AT. The 300-ton, five-axle 300|AT all-terrain crane is designed, manufactured, and built right here in …

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Manufacturing's place in today's political climate with Omar Nashashibi 43:07

4M ago43:07

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Omar Nashashibi, co-founder of The Franklin Partnership and a lobbyist representing manufacturing trade associations, joins The Fabricator Podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing sheet metal fabricators and other manufacturers in the current political climate. He emphasizes the importance of workforce development, stable tax poli…

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Inaugural 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky: General Motors Chevrolet Corvette 31:36

4M ago31:36

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Join us for an exclusive interview with Jon Andrews, the Plant Launch Operations Manager at General Motors Chevrolet Corvette. Since its production shift from St. Louis, MO to Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1981, General Motors has maintained the Corvette's legacy as an American icon for over three decades. We delve into the significance of this storie…

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Changing company culture and reaping rewards with Todd Ludlow 1:05:35

5M ago1:05:35

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After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the Waukegan, Ill.-based metal fabrication business, joined us on the podcast to expound on it all. Ludlow discusses his journey of starting and growing his own fabrication business. He reflects on his early days as a machine o…

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Update! 3:12

5M ago3:12

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By Kevin Johnson

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Scrap metal art and overcoming obstacles with Michael Bennett 1:07:09

5M ago1:07:09

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In this episode, Michael Bennett, a welder and metal artist based in Wadsworth, Ill., joins The Fabricator Podcast to discuss how an unfortunate car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down reignited his passion for working with metal, particularly scrap metal. Michael talks about how attending mechanic school helped instill a mindset o…

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Next level software automation and efficiency for fabrication shops 27:55

6M ago27:55

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In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, sponsored by Salvagnini America and part of the Automation Talk series, Tim Heston interviews Clay Case and Matt Humerick of Salvagnini about the role of software automation in modern precision sheet metal fabrication. They discuss the challenges and bottlenecks in the fabrication process, the importance o…

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Steven Dossey of Purple Toad Winery 26:10

6M ago26:10

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Join us as we interview Steven Dossey, General Manager and Wine Maker, of Purple Toad Winery. Headquartered in Paducah, KY, and founded in 2009, Purple Toad Winery was named after the color of your toes when grapes were pressed the old-fashioned way, with your feet. Purple Toad Winery found its niche within the gourmet sweet wine market where it co…

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The shifting manufacturing landscape with The Partner Companies 53:47

6M ago53:47

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In this episode, Christian Streu, CFO of The Partner Companies, and Charles Cohen, President of FotoFab, join The Fabricator Podcast to talk about the growing trend of mergers and acquisitions in manufacturing. They discuss the evolution of Chicago-based The Partner Companies and how smaller manufacturing and fabrication businesses can benefit from…

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Fabricating Hot Wheels and being a rebel welder with Pa'Trice Frazier 28:42

6M ago28:42

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On this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Philadelphia-based welder and trades advocate Pa'Trice Frazier joins host Dan Davis and Josh Welton at SEMA, in partnership with Miller Electric. Pa'Trice chats about how she got her start as a welder and working Atlanta projects like the Mercedes Benz Stadium, Spanx Headquarters, Marta Buckhead Bridge, an…

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Lincoln Continentals and custom wheels with Emma Sauve of Mobsteel 49:33

7M ago49:33

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Emma Sauve of Mobsteel and Detroit Steel Wheel brings the energy as she joins host Dan Davis and Josh Welton on this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, in partnership with Miller Electric at SEMA 2023 in Las Vegas. Emma talks about the history of Mobsteel and how its focus on customizing Lincoln Continentals from the 1960s led to the creation of De…

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A Rolls-Royce and other SEMA builds with Ryan Fielding of Ringbrothers 58:19

7M ago58:19

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Ryan Fielding of Ringbrothers joins hosts Dan Davis and Josh Welton on this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, in partnership with Miller Electric at SEMA 2023 in Las Vegas. Ryan goes into detail about the three builds that Wisconsin-based Ringbrothers displayed at SEMA: a 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible called “Uncaged”, a 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cl…

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Greg Wilson of HempWood 36:25

6M ago36:25

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Join us as we interview Greg Wilson, owner of Fibonacci LLC and Founder of HempWood. HempWood is located in Murray, Kentucky where the hemp industry was welcomed after the 2018 farm bill, and the first hemp seeds were planted in Kentucky. We talk with Greg about why he chose Kentucky as the home for HempWood, why hemp in the first place, and, most …

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Welding in motorsports with Andy Weyenberg of Miller Electric 57:43

7M ago57:43

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In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, and in partnership with Miller Electric, Andy Weyenberg from Miller's motorsports division and Real Garage with Andy, joins us live at SEMA 2023 in Las Vegas to discuss the welding industry and its applications in the performance racing industry. Andy talks about his love of motorsports, the science behind…

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Chris Hrabik - Episode 3 32:21

8M ago32:21

32:21

Business talk with the ones who actually get it done.By Kevin Johnson

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Chris Hrabik - Episode 2 35:57

8M ago35:57

35:57

Welding business talk with the ones who get it done.By Kevin Johnson

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Jean Rabatin - Yaskawa Motoman 31:02

7M ago31:02

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In this episode of the Roboticist Chronicles, your host Dan Allford invites Jean Rabatin, a distinguished industry expert from Yaskawa Motoman, to share her wealth of experience in the realm of robotics and automation. Jean recounts stories from her early days in the field and sheds light on the challenges of integration spanning over two decades. …

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Outsourcing and 3D printing in custom fabrication with iRcustom 52:39

8M ago52:39

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Brothers Anthony and Rob DiVito, the founders of custom furniture shop iRcustom, make their return to The Fabricator Podcast to offer more transparent insight into small business ownership in the metal fabrication industry. This time, they brought with them a coffee table for our revamped studio. We chat about the fabrication details of that projec…

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Chris Hrabik - Episode 1 35:38

8M ago35:38

35:38

Business talk with the ones who actually get it done.By Kevin Johnson

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Broadening your mental toolbox in the skilled trades with Joe Clark 1:04:09

8M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Joe Clark, CEO and founder of Architectural Elements, joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk custom fabrication, business ownership, video production, and more. He discusses the early days of his career and how he took his Seattle-area business from a garage shop to what Clark calls a multi disciplined organization that focuses design, production and…