Archived Biztalk Podcasts
Decorated Products Inc. Podcast
July 28, 2010
Tim Heston talks to Jeff Glaze, president of Decorated Products Inc. The made-to-order metal label manufacturer based in Westfield, Mass., has made major strides toward reducing the cost of raw-stock inventory.
Length: 6:49 minutes Right-click to download
NEX Solutions Podcast
June 28, 2010
Senior Editor Tim Heston talks with Kevin Grossman of NEX Solutions, a contract fabricator that has experienced double digit growth, even during the worst economic downturn in a generation.
Length: 7:42 minutes Right-click to download
General Welding & Fabricating Inc.
May 28, 2010
Senior Editor Tim Heston talks with Mark Andol, owner of General Welding & Fabricating Inc. In April, Andol opened a retail location called the Made in America Store, a place that, as the name suggests, only sells products that are 100 percent American-made. In the photo, a veteran approaches Andol to shake his hand during the shop's grand opening on April 3.
Length: 5 minutes Right-click to download
Superior Joining Technologies
March 29, 2010
Tim Heston talks about Web marketing strategies with Teresa Beach-Shelow, CEO of Superior Joining Technologies, a company that, with the help of social media, has expanded its customer base during the economic recovery.
Length: 10:11 minutes Right-click to download
February 9, 2010 
Glastender Inc.
September 24, 2009
Tim Heston talks to Mark Norris, vice president of Glastender Inc., about the appliance manufacturer's progressive management strategy.
Length: 8:10 minutes Right-click to download
Maximum Industries
August 5, 2009
Tim Heston talks with Rodie Woodard, president and CEO of Maximum Industries, Irving, Texas, about the shop's maintenance practices, efficiency efforts, and the company's game plan for the economic recovery.
Length: 3:15 minutes Right-click to download
General MetalWorks Corp.
June 22, 2009
Tim Heston talks with Eric Isbister of General MetalWorks Corp., a Mequon, Wis., metal fabricator that, after almost a decade of growth, is looking to break into the alternative energy market.
Length: 4:35 minutes Right-click to download
PowerCurbers
May 1, 2009
Tim Heston talks with Craig Neuhardt and Randy Ward of Salisbury, N.C.-based PowerCurbers, a manufacturer of curb-making equipment, about just one of the improvements this lean company has made to improve communication between management and the workers on the floor.
Length: 6:15 minutes Right-click to download
Ultimate Hydroforming
April 8, 2009
This month Tim Heston talks with Shane Klyn, operations manager at Ultimate Hydroforming, a prototype company that had record sales last year and is experiencing steady business this year—an unusual situation for a metal fabricator in Sterling Heights, Mich.
Length: 5 minutes Right-click to download
Talan Products Inc.
Feb 10, 2009
February 10, 2009 This month, Tim Heston talks with Steve Peplin, CEO of Talan Products Inc., a high-volume stamper that’s bucking economic trends. Employees received healthy bonuses in 2008 for beating revenue goals, and the company is still on a growth path despite the drastic economic downturn.
Length: 5 minutes Right-click to download
E&E Metal Fab
December 18, 2008
This month, Tim Heston talks with Willie Erb, president of E&E Metal Fab, a fabricator about an hour west of Philadelphia. The 29-employee contract manufacturer has seen strong growth during its five-year history. Much of that growth, according to Erb, has come from a progressive company culture, including generous benefits and bonus programs.
Length: 4:10 minutes Right-click to download
Greenheck Fan Corp.
September 15, 2008
This month Senior Editor talks with David Loomans, an information technology specialist at Greenheck Fan Corp. about how the fan manufacturer automated front-end sales and engineering processes, so that new orders flow seamlessly down to the shop floor.
Length: 5:30 minutes Right-click to download
Oceaneering
August 12, 2008
This month Tim Heston talks with Oceaneering Project Manager, Richard Ely about some unique structural fabrication projects — including building duplex stainless steel bridges over the killer whale pools at SeaWord.®
Length: 4:20 minutes Right-click to download
Ace Metalcraft
July 16, 2008
This month Tim Heston talks with Dale Ball, president of Ace Metalcraft, Franklin Park, Ill, about the company's lean manufacturing transformation.
Length: 6:00 minutes Right-click to download
Wyoming Machine
June 17, 2008
This month Tim Heston sits down with Traci and Lori Tapani, co-presidents of Wyoming Machine, about how they got into the business, and why they feel manufacturing enhances the local community.
Length: 6:40 minutes Right-click to download
Ultra Machine & Fabrication
May 8, 2008
Tim Heston talks with Wendell Fannin, vice president of business development of Ultra Machine & Fabrication, a heavy plate fabricator that's on a serious growth path.
Length: 4:20 minutes Right-click to download