Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
Welcome to the official podcast feed of the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM)—where we share real stories, regional updates, and industry insights from across Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing landscape.
Our channel features multiple series, including:
🎙️ Made in Southwest Virginia – Spotlighting the companies, innovations, and people powering manufacturing across our region.
🎧 Why Manufacturing – Real conversations with manufacturers at every career stage, from new hires to seasoned experts, revealing what makes this industry so rewarding.
📰 Member News Update – Quick updates and announcements from SVAM members, highlighting local wins, initiatives, and opportunities.
Whether you're a student, educator, job seeker, manufacturer, or community partner, these episodes will keep you informed and inspired about the role of manufacturing in Southwest Virginia’s economy and future.
🔔 Subscribe for new episodes and hear how we’re building the future—right here in SWVA.
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Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
#MadeInSWVA: Innovation in Action—Hapco Pole Products Sets the Pace in Manufacturing
In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we explore what innovation truly looks like in modern manufacturing—right here in Southwest Virginia. Join us as we hear from Rich Brooks, Plant Manager at Hapco Pole Products in Abingdon, VA, one of this year’s Innovations in Manufacturing Award nominees.
From pioneering a state-of-the-art manufacturing cell for direct-buried aluminum poles to embracing efficiency, quality, and sustainability, Hapco is not just keeping up with the industry—they're setting the pace. It’s a must-listen for manufacturers, innovators, and anyone curious about how big ideas become industry breakthroughs.
Hapco Pole Products: www.hapco.com
The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing, Inc.: www.swvam.org