Manufacturing News Network

Manufacturing News Network

Manufacturing industry leaders share insights and best practices.

Episodes

July 16, 2025 9 mins

Scott Rasplicka, President of Delta Metals shares his insights with MNN host Kenzie Moss on how they fabricate metal and roofing materials in Savannah.

Manufacturing Mic - Delta Metals

Topics will include:

  • Updated Georgia Facility
  • Who can benefit from working with Scott and his team
  • Positive impacts on the manufacturing industry and environment

 

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Here is a deep, county-by-county roundup of all confirmed manufacturing and economic development news in Georgia during July 2025 (July 1–15), based on top state, county, company, and media sources:

 

1. McIntosh County (Darien)

Ti Cold & Karis Cold break ground on $60 M cold-storage facility
Ti Cold and Karis Cold broke ground July 9 on a 300,000 sq ft PermaCold Logistics facility at Tidewaters Industrial Park (GRAD-certified...

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Episode Summary

 This episode for the Manufacturing News Network (MNN), hosted by Kenzie Moss, features a Makers Mic interview of Keith Puckett, COO of Steel Materials. 

In this conversation, you will learn more about the capabilities of Steel Materials which are fabrication, steel sales, and powder coating. Furthermore, you will get to know the story behind the company and its people. 

Topics will include:

  • How Steel Mater...
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Grant Gibson, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Synthica Energy shares his insights with MNN host Jason Moss on how industrial byproducts or organic waste streams can be converted into RNG (Renewable Natural Gas).

GMA Member Spotlight - Synthica Energy

Topics will include:

  • New Georgia Facility
  • Who can benefit from RNG
  • Positive impacts on the manufacturing industry and environment

 

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February 1, 2023 31 mins

Beau Groover and Max Thomas of SwifTemp share their insights on industry trends impacting Georgia manufacturing companies. 

Labor and Leadership

GMA Support Partner Spotlight - Manufacturing News Network 

We discussed information that helps manufacturing leaders understand the impact that compressed air has on your bottom line.

Topics  include:

  • Understand labor challenges during challenging times
  • Leadership development
  • Tools ...
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WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE - 2023 Greener Manufacturing Show Details from GMA Industry leaders share sustainability, manufacturing, and business best practices. 

 

To learn more about the event and register, visit https://www.georgiamanufacturingallia... 

 

Enjoy being part of the most well-connected community of manufacturing industry leaders in the country - www.JoinGMATODAY.com 

 

The Manufacturing News Network is a podcast hosted by Jason M...

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November 15, 2022 42 mins

Eric Lunsford, President of Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions shares his insights on industry trends impacting Georgia manufacturing companies. 

Ron Wright discusses details on how many manufacturing companies are wasting tons on cash (and profit) on electrical cost due to poorly engineered compressed air systems and simple air leaks.

SIZE MATTERS

GMA Support Partner Spotlight - Manufacturing News Network 

We discussed informati...

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This episode covers what attendees can expect at the "Lessons in Leadership" training session on Oct. 11

Attendees will receive a copy of Beau Groover's latest book "Building a KICK ASS Culture"

Registration and more information can be found at  https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/events/leadershiplunchandlearn2022 

Manufacturing News Network (MNN) is where industry leaders share manufacturing and business best practices.

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September 8, 2022 13 mins

This episode covers what attendees can expect at the 2022 Best Practices EXPO.

The EXPO will be held at the Cobb Galleria on October 4-6.

Members of GMA and friends of the community receive a 50% discount on tickets by using promo code GMA50

More information can be found at  https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/events/best-practices-expo-and-conference-partner-event 

Manufacturing News Network (MNN) is where industry leaders s...

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December 7, 2021 55 mins

Laura Madajewski shares her insights with MNN host Jason Moss on tools and tips to survive and thrive during these crazy times. 

GMA Support Partner Spotlight

HLB Gross Collins

This member spotlight interview is open to everyone. We will discuss information that will help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these cha...

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GMA Support Partner Spotlight

Centurion Advisory Group

This member spotlight interview is open to everyone. We will discuss information that will help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.

Topics will include:

  • Tools and Tips to Attract and Retain Top Talent
  • Setting your eye on the "Long Game"
  • ...
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MNN Insights

This MNN Insights webinar is open to everyone. We will discuss current events and critical information that will help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic.

The Biden administration’s goals include strengthening unions by comprehensive changes to laws and regulations, including: incre...

February 2, 2021 62 mins

MNN Insights

This MNN Insight webinar covers current events and critical information to help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic.

Raanon Gal focuses his practice on defending employers in employment discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), wage and hour, harassment and wrongful termination litig...

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GMA Support Partner Spotlight

Grenzebach

During this episode, we discussed information to help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic.

John Fluker, President and CEO at Grenzebach Corporation, shared information about automation solutions that many manufacturers thought were impossible. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.

Topics inc...

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November 25, 2020 29 mins

Laura Madajewski and Jason Moss discuss information that will help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.

Topics include:

  • Understand tax incentives applicable to manufacturers and when the right timing is to take advantage
  • PPP and what is next for manufacturers
  • Trends and industry insights for 2021
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InoVentive Benefits Consulting

We discussed information that helps manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic. These unique solutions will help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.

A vital factor in operating a profitable manufacturing company is properly managing each element of your businesses’ supply chain. Why shouldn’t the same hold true for your company’s healthcare pla...

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October 16, 2020 33 mins

In this episode of Manufacturing News Network we discussed information that helps manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic.

Russell Dunlap - Partner - Taylor English shared best practices that his team has observed throughout America. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.

 

Topics included:

  • Understanding intellectual property and the differe...
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October 8, 2020 33 mins

GMA Support Partner Spotlight  - Tri-Merit

We discussed information that will help manufacturing leaders navigate to a successful future beyond the COVID 19 pandemic.

Randy Crabtree - Co-Founder & Partner & Rob Kling- Regional Director with at Tri-Merit will share best practices that his team has observed throughout America. These unique solutions may help you survive and thrive through these challenging times.

Topics will in...

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Jason Moss, host of Manufacturing News Network interviews Lt. Col Waldo Waldman as part of the "Leadership Lessons" series.

Waldo shares his experiences as a decorated fighter pilot  and how leaders should react under pressure. Doing your part of a mission is critical and you should support others on your team. It is not easy being a Wingman, but it is essential to success.

Waldo shares as a special offer during this episode for thos...

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Shay Foley is the General Manager of the Alcon facility in Johns Creek Georgia. He leads a team of 1700 employees that produce over 5 million contacts per day. Shay shares how his team moves with VELOCITY.

 

Who is Alcon?

Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With our 70-plus-year heritage, we are the largest eye care device company in the world – with complementary businesses in Surgical...

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