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Interviews with individuals involved in building manufacturing.
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Irons in the Fire is a podcast exploring, highlighting, and raising awareness to the exceptional manufacturing and aerospace companies in Spokane, WA and surrounding areas. Tune in to hear valuable, behind-the-scenes insights from leaders of the Inland Empire's top manufacturers! The name "Irons in the Fire" holds real significance for me. My father, a talented iron worker and metal fabricator, started a business in the Bay Area, CA in the 1980s called Irons in the Fire. Growing up I learned ...
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Financing Manufacturers with James Krejci
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James is a VP at First Interstate Bank in Spokane, WA. As a Commercial Relationship Manager he plays a critical role in many manufacturing businesses. Jaret and James dive into some of the financing techniques that manufacturers can use to grow their operations and become more profitable. James resides in Spokane with his wife and 4 children.…
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CAD, Blueprints, and Permits for Manufactured Buildings
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Jaret discusses the challenges of drafting with Aux Box co-founder Morgan Seeber. Morgan Seeber is a co-founder of Aux Box (auxbox.ca). He has a background in conventional wood frame construction and design. With his business partner, Landon, they created Aux Box as a solution to budget and scheduling issues found in conventional construction. Aux …
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Manufacturing and Selling a premium product with Glass Expanse founder, Adam Conley
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Adam Conley is the founder of Glass Expanse (glassexpanse.com). Adam has a wide background in construction, sales, and manufacturing. In an effort to bring beautiful doors to Texas, Adam worked on a design focused on functionality and aesthetics. In 2017, Glass Expanse was born. Glass Expanse manufactures and sells its products in Troy, Texas. Thei…
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Barn and Cattle Equipment Manufacturing, a discussion with Bruce Klassen
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Bruce Klassen is the founder of Klassen Industries (klassenindustries.ca). He has been manufacturing cattle equipment since the age of 15. Klassen Industries manufactures cattle equipment, along with modular barns from their facility in Dewberry, AB (Canada). The majority of Klassen’s products are fabricated with used oil pipes. The heavy nature of…
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Manufacturing beautiful spaces with Aux Box co-founder, Morgan Seeber
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Morgan Seeber is a co-founder of Aux Box (auxbox.ca). He has a background in conventional wood frame construction and design. With his business partner, Landon, they created Aux Box as a solution to budget and scheduling issues found in conventional construction. Aux Box produces prefabricated buildings for a variety of uses. An extremely well fini…
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Hello, and welcome to The Movable, a podcast dedicated to interviewing individuals involved in building manufacturing. I'm your host, Jared Dorey. Please enjoy.By Jaret Dorey
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When a company has a need for contract manufacturing services would they rather work with several companies or a single company with a broad range of expertise? The option to partner with a single company who can deliver timely, high-quality products from the design phase through completion is extremely attractive and look no further for such a par…
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What comes to mind when you think of manufacturing? Episode 3 of this exciting season includes an insightful conversation with Steve Roark and Shayna Wood, of Eide Bailly, about former perceptions of manufacturing versus what the industry has become. Tune in while you work, exercise, or relax but be sure to enjoy!…
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What does life sound like at one of the nation's leading gun holster manufacturers, Tedder Industries? Season 2 continues to start off with a with a bang as newly appointed CEO, Tim Treto, walks us through the ins and outs of his journey to the top, including feats of engineering, operations, and leadership. Some of the concepts implemented by this…
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Northwest Aerospace News
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Season 2 of the podcast starts off with a sonic boom! In this dynamic episode listen as Dean Cameron, President and CEO of Top Drawer Media, clearly demonstrates his role as a valuable resource in the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Community. From make-believe dogfights in his childhood imagination, to his direct experience working in aerospace manufa…
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This is an episode you don't want to miss. Mike Marzetta, President of Altek, Inc., and I sit down over a Starbucks double-shot to discuss his passion for Robotics and Aerospace. Mike and I have an engaging discussion about the company's evolution from the family garage to its location today with over 200 employees. The journey that this company to…
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What makes a company who specializes in anodizing, powder coating, and finish painting more like a hospital than a manufacturer? Be sure to listen to this upbeat episode with Andy and Spencer Le Friec of Novation, Inc. as they describe the intricacies of their company, which provides integral support to the Manufacturing industry here in the Inland…
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What does it look like to build a successful portfolio of intellectual property? Tune in to this episode as Tyler Alvarado, CEO of Continuous Composites provides an excellent overview and strategies related to successfully securing patents. Tyler and his team have not only developed a revolutionary process for 3D printing composite components but t…
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What companies come to mind when you think about the 'Best Places to Work Award' for the Inland Northwest? As a long-time, family-owned, manufacturing business here in Spokane, WA there are many reasons revealed in this episode as to what makes Sonderen Packaging an exceptional place to work! Keva Sonderen and Matt Sonderen, co-Presidents of the co…
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When you think of a company that manufactures large-scale, heavy mining equipment, what images come to mind? Don't miss this conversation with Luke Stavros, President of Ground Force Worldwide. Luke has a laser focus on creating and maintaining a company culture that's enjoyable and engaging. His leadership approach and style is raising the bar for…
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What do Airliners, F1 racecars, and wind turbines have in common? Be sure to tune in to this fascinating episode where Addison Pemberton, President of Scanivalve Corporation reveals the answer. Mr. Pemberton also reveals a serious hobby of restoring classic airplanes in his hangar at Felts Field near Spokane, WA - a hobby that not only produces stu…
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Is there a limit to the types of companies and industries in which lean manufacturing can be applied? Take a moment to listen to Mike MacKay (owner) and his daughter, Katie MacKay (owner) talk about the flexibility of lean manufacturing and how to go about implementing these concepts in almost any setting. This great father-daughter duo also descri…
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Do you find yourself wondering how powerful robotics and automation can be when integrated into the manufacturing industry? In this dynamic episode, Michael Senske, CEO and President of Pearson Packaging Systems, describes his journey in assuming the leadership position and taking a solid company to the next level by injecting robotics and automati…
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Have you ever wondered when a new idea will revolutionize the construction industry? My guest, Russ Vaagen, Founder and CEO of Vaagen Timbers, addresses this topic while introducing his new company in this dynamic episode. Vaagen Timbers will be producing Cross Laminated Timber, Glulam Beams, and Glue Laminated Timber to revolutionize the way we bu…
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Why is Spokane, WA such a great place for manufacturing and aerospace? Listen to an in-depth conversation with our guest and Spokane's Mayor, David Condon. In this episode Mayor Condon describes what it was like to grow up in the Inland Empire and make the journey into his current role as the mayor of the city of Spokane. Mayor Condon has had a uni…
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