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 Fall 2025 edition of HV Mfg, we brought together a small group Member Executives for a roundtable discussion of the threats and opportunities their businesses are currently facing. Other articles feature a Company Profile of Caribbean Food Delights, a Rockland County based manufacturer of authentic Jamaican Patties and other delicacies. Our Leader Q&A is with Deborah Smook and Eli Uriel, the husband-and-wife founders of Mt. Vernon based Turbofil Packaging. Turbofil develops durable and creative solutions for some of the toughest packaging applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and chemical industries. Debbie and Eli share their success story of entrepreneurship, hard work and innovation. We also have a wide range of other, interesting reads for manufacturers in this edition. Trout Software writes about making your firm “Mission Ready” to be part of the defense supply chain. McKenna Hansen, our summer intern, researched emergency preparedness at manufacturers. She shares her findings and offers some best practices to improve your fi rm’s plan. David King writes on the massive potential for Agentic AI in manufacturing. Westchester Office of Economic Development shares the details of the exciting new initiative the County has launched in partnership with RPI to offer free training and credentialling to County residents. We have our regular Fall features including news briefs, “What are You Reading,” and our Regional Manufacturers Resource Guide.

In the Spring 2025 edition of HV Mfg, we spotlight 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.