Manufacturing Matters with The Council of Industry

Meet the people behind the products. For more than a century The Council of Industry has been supporting Hudson Valley manufacturers. Through training, advocacy, networking, information, workforce development and more The Council of Industry helps its member grow and prosper in and increasingly complicated global marketplace. 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,

Manufacturing Matters with The Council of Industry is a business podcast hosted by Harold King & Johnnieanne Hansen, with 99 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Harold King & Johnnieanne Hansen hosts Manufacturing Matters with The Council of Industry, a business show with 99 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  President Buckley, SUNY Ulster

  Nov 11, 202544 minS5

  <p>On this episode of the Council of Industry Podcast, we are honored to speak with Dr. Allison Buckley, President of SUNY Ulster. Dr. Buckley takes us through her remarkable and inspiring journey—from growing up outside Philadelphia and studying labor history to becoming a dedicated educator and eventually stepping into the leadership role of a community college president in the beautiful Hudson Valley.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Buckley reflects on the challenges and opportunities she faced along the way, including shifting career paths and the process of finding her true passion in higher education. She emphasizes the un...

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  Episode #5

  Jim Ferraro, Elna Magnetics

  Oct 28, 202535 minS5

  <p>On this episode of the Council of Industry Podcast, we sit down with Jim Ferraro, Vice President of Elna Magnetics, a long-standing Hudson Valley company with deep roots in advanced manufacturing. Jim shares Elna’s fascinating history—from its beginnings in Woodstock in 1955 to its current operations in Saugerties and expansion into California. He explains how the company evolved from a prototype manufacturer into one of the world’s largest distributors of ferrite, a vital ceramic material used in everything from smartphones to renewable energy systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Jim offers an inside look at Elna’s unique r...

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  Episode #4

  Vincenzo Buonomo, Rochester Institute of Technology

  Oct 14, 202546 minS5

  <p>In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, we sit down with Vincenzo Bonomo, Senior Program Manager and Adjunct Faculty at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Center for Quality and Applied Statistics. With over 25 years of experience partnering with community colleges and industry groups like the Council of Industry, Vincenzo brings a deep perspective on process improvement, workforce development, and building stronger organizations through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.</p><p><br></p><p>Vincenzo shares how he got started working with manufacturers and educators across New York State and why these collaborations are so critical to workforce success. He explains th...

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  Episode #3

  Jack Nugent, US Navy Maritime Industrial Base Program

  Sep 30, 202543 minS5

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Jack Nugent, the New York State Force Lead for the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program. Jack shares his compelling personal journey—from growing up on Long Island to serving as a submarine officer aboard the USS Helena, and now playing a critical role in revitalizing the U.S. shipbuilding industry.</p><p><br></p><p>We dig into the heart of the MIB Program and explore why workforce development, supplier innovation, and advanced manufacturing are more essential than ever to meeting the Navy’s demand for new submarines and su...

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  Episode #2

  Marcelo Giuliante, Giuliante Machine Tool Inc.

  Sep 16, 202538 minS5

  <p>Join us for a conversation with Marcelo Giuliani, Vice President of Operations at Giuliani Machine Tool, a family-owned aerospace manufacturing company based in Peekskill, New York. Marcelo shares his personal story—from growing up in the shop as a kid to stepping into a leadership role and helping grow the business into a key supplier for major defense and aerospace programs.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore Giuliani Machine Tool’s niche in precision gear manufacturing and why their high-mix, low-volume parts are critical to aircraft like the F-35, F-22, and Boeing commercial jets. Marcelo also dives into the...

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