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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: Thomas Industrial Fabrication—Custom Solutions Built in Floyd, VA
In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we spotlight Thomas Industrial Fabrication, based in Floyd, Virginia—a company known for engineering and fabricating custom machinery and material handling systems that power productivity across industries.
Whether it’s building belt and drag conveyors, integrating third-party components, or designing solutions from scratch, Thomas Industrial Fabrication provides full-service support from concept to installation. With clients in industries like beverage, carpet, recycling, energy, flooring, and textiles, their team works closely with engineers and plant personnel to deliver smart, safe, and efficient systems.
We dive into how this team uses 3D drafting, field service, and problem-solving expertise to create practical, high-quality manufacturing solutions—all from the heart of Southwest Virginia.
Thomas Industrial Fabrication: www.thomasindfab.com