In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen, Vice President of the Council of Industry and Harold King, President discuss the dynamic events of the week of March 13th -20th surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic and the Council of Industry’s response.
In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews Ronald Hicks, Assistant Dutchess County Executive.
As the COVID 19 crises unfolds the Council of Industry is using all its resources to keep its members up to date with the latest information and resources to keep their employees safe and their businesses operating. This podcast is one of those resources and part of those efforts.
In this episode Harold King and Johnnieanne Hansen from the Council of Industry interview Ben Katzenstein, President of Congers based Star Kay White.
Star Kay White “makes the stuff that makes Ice cream great.” From flavor extracts like vanilla, peppermint and lemon, to candies like toffee, chocolate chips and nuts Star Kay White makes ingredients for all the major brands including Turkey Hill, Friendly’s Breyer’s and Ben and Jerry’s. The company recently celebrated its 130 anniversary by opening its new candy making facility. They did so, appropriately enough, on Valentine’s Day. Ben Katzenstein is the 4th generation to run the business and his sons Alex and Gabe are now also part of the leadership team.
In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews Meghan Taylor, Vice President and Director of the Mid-Hudson Regional Council for Empire State Development Corporation.
In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews Ken Marshall, Secondary STEAM Coach for the Pine Bush Central School District.
In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen from the Council of Industry interviews Julian Stauffer of Westchester based manufacturing company, Packaging Technologies & Inspection (PTI).
In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen from the Council of Industry interviews Jennifer Clark, Director of Manufacturing Operations for Global Foundries and member of the Council of Industry Board of Directors.
In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen from the Council of Industry interviews Joe Ferraro, Jimmy Ferraro and Stephanie Melick from Elna Magnetics.
Harold King interviews Aaron Hopmayer, Principal of Pine Bush High School, who talks about Pine Bush High School’s success in integrating STEAM into all disciplines and the booming enrollment in their summer enrichment academies.
In this episode Harold King and Johnnieanne Hansen interview Bruce and Aaron Phipps of Poughkeepsie-based manufacturing company, MPI Products.
Meet the people behind the products. From semi-conductors to Jet engine turbines – from apple pie filling to smoked salmon – from cosmetics to high definition micro displays – Council members make the products that make the world run. Through our podcast we introduce listeners to the people who own, work in, and support these businesses, businesses that together are the Council of Industry. We learn about their products and career paths. We learn about their leadership styles and their passion for their work. We learn about their challenges and their opportunities. In the process we learn more about manufacturing and why it is such a vital sector of our economy- vital to our region’s prosperity, our security and our future.
In the Spring 2025 edition of HV Mfg, we spotlight Adam Bosch of Sun Chemical, a company renowned for its dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. This feature underscores how Sun Chemical’s values reflect the broader need for adaptive, customer-centric company cultures in today’s manufacturing landscape. Other articles delve into key topics such as the transformative role of artificial intelligence in supply chain management, the impact of tariffs on U.S. manufacturing, and the evolving cybersecurity landscape with a focus on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model 2.0. Workforce development is another major focus, with articles exploring the value of internship programs and the potential effects of shifting labor policies. Additionally, readers will find a feature on Adam Bosch, CEO of Pattern for Progress, and a company profile on Sun Chemical, highlighting over a century of innovation in effect pigmentation. The edition also includes regular features like manufacturing news briefs and member directories, showcasing the dynamic organizations driving the Hudson Valley’s manufacturing sector.
In the Fall 2024 Edition of HV Mfg we look at the National and state elections that are happening this Fall. We profile of electronic assembly manufacturer Mettrix Technology Corporation and our Leader Q&A is with Putnam Precision Products’ Director of Operations Sean Hamilton. Rob Carpenter of LCM Granit writes on the value to your company’s hiring and retention that creating and maintaining a solid digital brand brings. David King writes on the promise of quantum computing to the manufacturing sector and its growing presence in the Hudson Vally at RPI in Troy and IBM in Poughkeepsie. The Empire Center’s Ken Giardin looks at the escalating costs and other challenges facing New York States Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Nancy Proyect Rider, President of NOMO Consulting provides a breakdown of the various economic development grants, loans and tax incentive offered to manufacturing.