MoldMaking Technology and The Manufacturing Alliance podcast have a little fun while showcasing some familiar faces yet untold facets of the businesses, technology and lives of mold builders across North America helping to build this industry.
Stacey Bales, Bales Metal Surface Solutions: In our very first episode we had the pleasure to talk with Stacey Bales from Bales Metal Surface Solutions. We talked about a ton of things including friendly competition, working with family, and the future of the industry. We hope you enjoy the show.
Mike Zacharias, Extreme Tool: While we were at the AMBA Conference we met up with Mike Zacharias the President of Extreme Tool & Engineering located in Wakefield MI. When you speak to people about Mike they all say the same thing, that he is an awesome guy, with a great belief structure who really gets it. I would have to say after spending over an hour talking with him that I agree 100%. We covered a ton of topics including the importance of corporate culture, the current state of the entrepreneurial spirit, the importance of preventative maintenance and so much more. So enjoy the show.
Ray Coombs and Team Westminster Tool: In this episode we are talking with Ray Coombs and his Westminster Tool Team. Ray and his staff have been recognized as Lead Time Leaders and Tooling Trailblazers as they change the way that traditional mold shops work and function. Investing in people and potential over reputation and current ability. There is a reason people are so interested in what he is doing over there, its because its working. In this episode we are talking with Ray Coombs and his Westminster Tool Team in the conclusion to this two part interview. Ray and his staff reveal the results and metrics since making the decision to focus on the who. Please don’t skip part 1 as there is a ton of great info and it all goes together.
Kim and Tim Bartz, iWarriors and Mold Craft: In this episode we are on location in Minnesota to talk with Kim and Tim Bartz. Tim is the CEO of Mold Craft, and together with his wife they have started iWarriors. Through this organization they work to provide iPads for combat wounded veterans across the country to help them in everything from coping with PTSD, to communicating with loved ones to specialized brain games and a host of other benefits. Listen and find out how you can get involved.
Rich Oles, ROI Industries: In this episode we sat down with Rich Oles from Rich Oles Industries or ROI for short. Rich started out as mold maker and from there went into hot runner and manifold systems, over the past 30+ years he has gone international working with, and solving problems for some of the biggest names in the plastics industry. I can go on and on about his credentials but the list is so long it would quite literally bore you to tears. In this episode we discuss hot runner and manifold systems, inner company communication, problem solving, the importance of preventative maintenance and more.
