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.
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Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
West River Conveyors | Heavy-Duty Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia #MadeInSWVA
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In this episode of MadeInSWVA, we visit West River Conveyors in Oakwood, Virginia—a company building custom conveyor systems and heavy-duty conveyor components for industries that keep the world moving.
From underground mining operations to overland material handling systems, West River designs and fabricates the equipment that helps transport coal, aggregates, sand, gravel, salt, potash, and other essential materials safely and efficiently.
We explore how conveyor systems work, why they matter, and the role Southwest Virginia manufacturing plays in supporting industries like construction, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. Along the way, we take a closer look at the engineering, fabrication, and problem-solving that go into building systems designed for some of the toughest industrial environments.
🎧 Listen now to learn how one Southwest Virginia manufacturer helps keep critical supply chains moving.
West River Conveyors: www.westriverconveyors.com