Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
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Welcome to the official podcast feed of the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM)—where we share real stories, regional updates, and industry insights from across Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing landscape.
Our channel features multiple series, including:
🎙️ Made in Southwest Virginia – Spotlighting the companies, innovations, and people powering manufacturing across our region.
🎧 Why Manufacturing – Real conversations with manufacturers at every career stage, from new hires to seasoned experts, revealing what makes this industry so rewarding.
📰 Member News Update – Quick updates and announcements from SVAM members, highlighting local wins, initiatives, and opportunities.
Whether you're a student, educator, job seeker, manufacturer, or community partner, these episodes will keep you informed and inspired about the role of manufacturing in Southwest Virginia’s economy and future.
🔔 Subscribe for new episodes and hear how we’re building the future—right here in SWVA.
#Manufacturing #SWVA #MadeInSWVA #WhyManufacturing #WorkforceDevelopment #IndustryInnovation #CareerPathways #SVAMPodcast
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XCal Tools—Precision Cutting Solutions from Bristol, VA #MadeInSWVA
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Wolf Hills Fabricators: Building Excellence in Steel from Abingdon, VA
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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West River Conveyors | Heavy-Duty Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia #MadeInSWVA
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May 29, 2026 |
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From Communications to Continuous Improvement: Finding a Place in Manufacturing #MadeInSWVA
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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SVAM Member News Update—Quarter 1, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Women in Manufacturing – A Look at Careers Across Southwest Virginia #MadeInSWVA
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Leadership Roles Driving Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia #MadeInSWVA
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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The Hands-On Roles Powering Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia #MadeInSWVA
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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Administrative Roles That Keep Manufacturing Moving in Southwest Virginia #MadeInSWVA
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Inside the 2026 Women of Manufacturing Symposium #MadeInSWVA
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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SunCoke Energy—Fueling Industry from Vansant, VA #MadeInSWVA
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Westlake Royal Building Products—Building Strength and Innovation in Marion, VA #MadeInSWVA
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Utility Trailer Glade – Building the Backbone of American Freight in Glade Spring, VA #MadeInSWVA
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Utility Trailer—Driving Innovation and Craftsmanship in Atkins, VA #MadeInSWVA
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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SVAM Member News Update—Quarter 4, 2025
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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SVAM Member Spotlight: Universal Fibers—Innovation and Sustainability in Every Strand
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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2025 Manufacturing Awards Spotlight – VFP, Inc., Community Impact Award
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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2025 Manufacturing Awards Spotlight – Real Performance Machinery, Environmental Excellence Award
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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2025 Manufacturing Awards Spotlight – VFP, Inc., Excellence in Safety Award
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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2025 Manufacturing Awards Spotlight – Hitachi Energy, Community Choice Award
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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2025 Manufacturing Awards Spotlight – VFP, Inc., Manufacturer of the Year
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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2025 Manufacturing Awards Spotlight – Strongwell, Inc., Innovations in Manufacturing Award
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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United Salt - Centuries of Craftsmanship, Grounded in Saltville, VA
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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2025 Manufacturing Awards Spotlight - Manufacturing Employee of the Year
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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SVAM Member News Update—Quarter 3, 2025
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Thomas Industrial Fabrication—Custom Solutions Built in Floyd, VA
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Why Manufacturing: Pride, Progress, and Purpose with Peyton Spencer at Hitachi Energy
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Tempur Production—Crafting Comfort with Precision in Duffield, VA
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Why Manufacturing: Barrel Craft, Leadership, and Quality You Can Taste with Josh Chandler (2/2)
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Thomas Automation Management—Engineering Efficiency Through Innovation
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Why Manufacturing: Barrel Craft, Leadership, and Quality You Can Taste with Josh Chandler (1/2)
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Tate, Inc.—Elevating Manufacturing Through Innovation and Infrastructure
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Why Manufacturing: Growth, Leadership, and the Long Game with Jim Allison
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Tadano Mantis—Lifting Innovation and Precision in Richlands, VA
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Why Manufacturing: Leadership, Safety, and a Legacy of Care with Lisa Jones
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Built to Last: How Strongwell Reinforces America with Composite Innovation
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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From Uniform to Program Manager: Ryan Miller’s Path into Manufacturing
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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From Forest to Flavor: Inside Speyside’s Stave Mill in Glade Spring
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Barrel by Barrel: The Craft of Bourbon Aging at Speyside Cooperage in Atkins
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Why Manufacturing: Seasoned Strength and Leadership with Kelly Boyd
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Special T Manufacturing—Precision, Passion, and Local Impact in Meadowview, VA
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Why Manufacturing: Pride, Precision, and Welding with Brooke Eskridge
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Underground Innovation: How Simmons Equipment Powers Modern Mining
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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SVAM Member News Update—Quarter 2, 2025
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Why Manufacturing: Problem-Solving, Pride, and Purpose in Modern Manufacturing with Logan Hicks
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Sealing the Future: SIG’s Flexible Packaging Innovation in Chilhowie
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Why Manufacturing: Growth, Grit, and Getting Started in the Industry with Levi McKinnon
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Crunch Time: Shearer’s Foods and the Snack Industry in Bristol
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Samuel Pressure Vessel Group—Engineering Strength and Safety in Southwest Virginia
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Real Performance Machinery—Award-Winning Innovation from Independence, VA
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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PBE Axell—Innovating Communication and Safety Technology from Southwest Virginia
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Paul’s Fans—Powering Industrial Ventilation from Grundy, Virginia
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May 30, 2025 |
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Engineering the Future: Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s High-Performance Materials in Wytheville
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May 23, 2025 |
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Hitachi Energy—SVAM's 2024 Manufacturer of the Year in Southwest Virginia
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May 16, 2025 |
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SVAM Member News Update—Quarter 1, 2025
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May 09, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Innovation in Action—Hapco Pole Products Sets the Pace in Manufacturing
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Lawrence Brothers, Inc.—Crafting Custom Solutions Through Metal Fabrication
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Innovative Millwork Technologies—Crafting Quality and Precision in Chilhowie, VA
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Hitachi Energy—Powering a Sustainable Future from Bland, VA
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Hapco Pole Products—Illuminating Excellence in Pole Manufacturing
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Community Impact—How VFP & Hitachi Energy Support Southwest Virginia
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: General Engineering—Precision Manufacturing for Diverse Industries
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Darco Southern—Leading the Way in High-Temperature Industrial Solutions
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Columbus McKinnon—Lifting the Standards of Industrial Excellence
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Coalfield Services—Powering Industries with Precision and Expertise
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Coperion Corporation—Engineering Excellence in Material Handling Solutions
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Cardinal Glass Industries—Shaping the Future of Sustainable Glass Manufacturing
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Buchanan Pump Service and Supply - Driving Innovation in Industrial Solutions
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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#MadeInSWVA: VFP, Inc.’s Journey to Environmental Excellence
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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#MadeInSWVA: Becker Global America’s Innovative Solutions for Industry
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Stories of Excellence: Award-Winning Environmental Stewardship
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Stories of Excellence: Award-Winning Innovation
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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#MadeInSWVA: AQ Transformer Solutions Powering Global Infrastructure
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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#MadeInSWVA Building Strength: Appalachian Plastics’ Reinforced Solutions from Southwest Virginia
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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#MadeInSWVA Ensuring Safety and Innovation: AMR Pemco's Global Impact from Southwest Virginia
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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#MadeInSWVA Driving Precision: Atsumi Car Equipment's Global Impact from Southwest Virginia
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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#MadeInSWVA - Amcor Rigid Packaging: Pioneering Sustainable Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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2021 Manufacturing Awards Winners: Excellence in Safety
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Manufacturing Mythbusters: Caring for More Than the Bottom Dollar
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Manufacturing Mythbusters: Jobs in Manufacturing
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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Manufacturing Myth Busters: Making a Difference
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Women in Manufacturing: Melinda Roberts
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Women in Manufacturing: Melanie Protti-Lawrence
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Jan 06, 2021 |
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Women in Manufacturing: Christa Glassburn
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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SVAM's Impact on Southwest Virginia
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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Women in Manufacturing: Julie Fuller
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia
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Sep 09, 2020 |