Manufacturing Revival Radio
Manufacturing Revival Radio is a podcast celebrating the resurgence and innovation of manufacturing. Hosted by Todd Schnick and Todd Youngblood, it features the companies, the leaders, the innovators leading the charge. Driving the innovation.
Doug Tingle of 1888 Mills
Doug Tingle is the co-founder and vice chairman of the board of managers of 1888 Mills.
1888 Mills is a global manufacturer of home and commercial textiles catering to the retail, hospitality and healthcare markets worldwide. The company also operates the largest remaining towel mill in the United States.
Some highlights from the conversation:
1) Doug shares the story of how the company was founded, the significance of the name 1888 Mills, as well as rundown of the products and markets the company serves.
2) When everyone was off-shoring, 1888 Mills launched and manufactured here. Doug explains why.
3) Doug describes a major new initiative from Wal-Mart, a “Made in the USA” campaign.
4) We discuss the innovation, technology, automation in their work, as well as the need for skilled labor.
5) Despite 1888 Mills commitment to local manufacturing, it is a global organization, and we discuss the impacts of their global reach.
6) We discuss the critical distinction between real initiatives to invest in “buying American,” vs. just waving the flag and pretending to be patriotic.
7) Doug lists all the factors that must be considered when making up the price of production and manufacturing, to help us better understand the costs of global vs. locally produced.
8) We discuss the impacts of regulation, corporate tax policy, and our educational system as potential roadblocks in the further revitalization of U.S. manufacturing. And this ties into a discussion on how to become more competitive in global trade.
9) Doug shares the value of associations such as today’s sponsor, the Georgia Association of Manufacturing.
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