Iowa Manufacturing Podcast
Manufacturing is Iowa's most innovative, creative, and productive sector. Delivering the lion's share of Iowa's GDP, the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast tells the story of our state's economic heroes. Hosted by Leisa Fox, subscribe for a weekly deep dive with leaders in manufacturing, those who support them, and leaders who empower their infrastructure. Guests include Iowa Economic Development Authority Director, Debbie Durham. Gentry Collins, CEO of American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, and BJ Spyksma, CEO of Aplos, and many others. Fox has a long history of developing collaborative business relationships and networks in Iowa. During her time at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, she led their revenue efforts, increasing membership by 30% and more than doubling revenues. Most recently she ran Youth Emergency Service & Shelter where she guided them through a merger with another agency and worked herself out of a job. Today, she runs Fox Growth Strategies, a boutique fractional business development firm.
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Optimization through A Deep Understanding of Process AND People
07/25/2024
Optimization through A Deep Understanding of Process AND People
There are 1000s of systems in place to analyze and optimize the people side of a business and probably even more systems to optimize processes. Where these two analyses coincide is where the magic happens. Scott Burgmeyer with sits down with Leisa Fox, The Host of The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast to understand the tools available and the impact of truly digging into psychometrics and continuous improvement and the impact the coupled approach has on an operation. Hear the full show:
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Texas Firm Challenges FTC's Non-Compete Ban
07/18/2024
Texas Firm Challenges FTC's Non-Compete Ban
Non-competes are used to create a competitive playing field for employers all over the world. The FTC has banned their use and a recent lawsuit in Texas is creating challenges to enforcement. The ban, to come into effect September 4th of 2024, is in question. BrownWinick Employment Chair, Dani Smid and Associate Julie Solis-Alvarado help decipher the FTC's Non-compete ban and offer great advice to Iowa's Manufacturers regarding how to best prepare for either outcome. Hear the full show:
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Build Retention Strategies by Focusing on Followership
07/11/2024
Build Retention Strategies by Focusing on Followership
So many efforts today are dedicated to building great leadership skills. What if you flip the script and expend just as much effort on followership? It's working for some of the nation's most successful companies. Helping organizations achieve the highest form of leadership, growing new leaders, Mike Wagner and White Rabbit Group are transforming management training by focusing on true connection. By deploying some simple, but truly meaningful disciplines, retaining employees, even in this tumultuous workforce climate can become much, much easier. The adage that people don't leave jobs, they leave managers couldn't be more accurate than it is today. Learn from one of the greatest leadership gurus of our time in this compelling podcast. Hear the full show:
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The Key to Building True, Genuine Diversity and Inclusion
07/04/2024
The Key to Building True, Genuine Diversity and Inclusion
Leisa talks to Amner Martinez, founder of recruiting firm and Amplified DSM, a truly diverse podcast studio, Amner talks about ways to target employees no one else knows exist. Becoming the "cupid" of match making employers and employees, Amner has made "pre-cruiting" the core of what he does. Targeting applicants that are currently employed, building trust and showing them a better culture exists has been a very successful strategy in identifying a whole new segment of workers. The key, though, is genuine authenticity from the top down. When someone goes to your website and clicks on "Meet the Team" what do they see? If it doesn't reflect the diversity you desire in the workforce, all bets are off. Hear the full show:
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Great Oaks High Filling Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline
06/27/2024
Great Oaks High Filling Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline
Great Oaks, Iowa's first public charter high school, targeted at kids who have abandoned their education, will fill many needs. The greatest need might be considered a workforce pipeline that equips these oft forgotten kids with skills to immediately plug them into jobs that build financial success and rewarding careers. Available as an option to anyone in the metro with transportation availability to its campus at Park Fair Mall, this tremendous resource will fill a very critical need not only for employers, but for students who just couldn't make the current educational system work for their needs. While its first campus is in Des Moines, the goal is to expand the model throughout Iowa. Hear the full show:
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Gratitude is a Critical Element in Effective Leadership
06/20/2024
Gratitude is a Critical Element in Effective Leadership
Matt Strawn has played an important role in championing progress and prosperity in Iowa. A visionary leader whose impact on Iowa's business landscape and community well-being has been transformative, now the CEO of the Iowa Lottery, Strawn's dynamic leadership has not only enhanced the Lottery's operational success but also driven significant economic benefits for the state. His tenure is marked by innovative strategies that have bolstered Iowa's business and industry sectors, fostering a thriving economic environment. In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, Matt makes many business parallels to manufacturing when it comes to competition, margins, return on investment, and perhaps most importantly, creating a lens of gratitude in the workforce that brings teams, vendors and communities together to accomplish more than they could individually. Take a listen. You won't be disappointed. Hear the full show:
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Same Day Pay will be the Norm Soon for All Employers
06/13/2024
Same Day Pay will be the Norm Soon for All Employers
61% of millennials are living paycheck to paycheck. The same percentage - 61% of 18 - 34 year olds would switch employers for a job offering same-day pay. With the exorbitant interest charged by pay-day loan companies and the 1.9 - 2.9% charged to employees through most companies who offer same-day pay these days, we are simply compounding the problem. Anthony Hughes and his company have a solution. By building the same-day function into their current platform, employers are able to compete with companies like Walmart and Hy-Vee in paying employees as they go. Financial security and being able to see their work immediately rewarded is becoming the norm. In order to compete, in five years, all employees will need to find such a solution. Listen to this episode of The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast to understand the trend. Hear the full show:
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Work-Based Learning Act Designed to Better Meet Needs of Employers
06/06/2024
Work-Based Learning Act Designed to Better Meet Needs of Employers
For decades, Iowa's education system has been designed to lead kids to very general, liberal arts degrees with little learning that could be applied directly to their future careers. With the passage of Senate File 2411, a more comprehensive approach to Career and Technical Education creating clearer career paths in targeted industries like Advanced Manufacturing will become a reality. President of the Iowa Senate, Amy Sinclair, comes into the Iowa Manufacturing Studio with Leisa to explain the Workforce Opportunity Fund and changes to CTE Education certification and how this comprehensive plan will help Iowa's kids be more prepared for the workforce after graduation. Allowing kids to work in the summer AND receive credits is a win-win situation for everyone involved. Coupled with the changes to Iowa's Charter School legislation, technical training and exposure to needed technical roles will be far more strategic. Hear the full show:
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RCS Millwork: Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
05/30/2024
RCS Millwork: Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
At RCS Millwork, Joe Keller knew it was time to get out of the way so he could lean into his true role as Innovator. The journey led to displacing his dad from the office, identifying someone to take the role as integrator and unleashing the power of creativity and innovation that had been simmering throughout his almost 200 employee workforce. Joe and his team are firing on all cylinders as they are working with amazing companies all over the country to create millwork beyond anyone's imagination. Utilizing state-of-the-art processes and truly empowering the team, they're making magic happen. Hear the full show:
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At Clow, people are in their seats, Now, TRACTION!
05/24/2024
At Clow, people are in their seats, Now, TRACTION!
Clow Valve, after almost 250 years is more productive and innovative than ever. After a focused effort on culture, getting the right people in the right seats, Mark Willet and his team decided they needed to rally around a cohesive vision to get everyone aligned on vision. A conversation with Rob Taylor, an Entrepreneurial Operating System implementor, and seeing how well it was working with peers, Mark decided it was time to go all in on the system. Five years later, they are the shining light in the McWane family of brands with more employees and more productivity than ever. Take a listen and learn how they turned things around. See the full show notes here:
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Iowa employers are rallying to improve national position
05/16/2024
Iowa employers are rallying to improve national position
The Iowa Business Council, representing Iowa's largest employers dig deep into the annual competitiveness dashboard to gain insights on challenges and opportunities for improvement to maintain Iowa's robust economy. Joe Murphy gets into the good, the bad and the ugly. While our greatest challenge remains a lack of people, we can hang our hat on many other successful initiatives that are helping maintain our status. Ranked 4th in Manufacturing outputs and a leader in workforce preparedness, it's no surprise that we're recruiting and retaining our manufacturers successfully. This episode has a bunch of amazing nuggets to understand Iowa's Manufacturing industry and its innovative nature. See the full show notes and summary:
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Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, On the Importance of Manufacturing in Iowa
05/09/2024
Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, On the Importance of Manufacturing in Iowa
Iowans often believe that the economy in our state is driven solely by agriculture. Interestingly, it is the confluence of manufacturing and agriculture that is the true driving force behind our thriving economy. Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, discusses the synergies between departments at the state that are working together for greatness to recruit, retain and create amazing products in Iowa. Created by farmers tinkering in their barns and sheds during the winter months looking for ways to make their own processes easier, this interview covers innovative ag related products that laid the foundation for a state that beautifully blends the two worlds. Iowa. See the full show notes here:
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Mastering Union Relations: Strategies with a HR PhD
05/02/2024
Mastering Union Relations: Strategies with a HR PhD
Pro-union or not, it's great to have a resource that can manage the conversations, communicate effectively without bias and a full understanding of all the nuances necessary. While Iowa is a "right to work" state, several unions operate here productively and effectively. Terry Welker, PhD, Executive Coach and all around HR guru, offers his insights on where unions have productive roles in the workplace and how to convene productive dialogues with all of the stakeholders that result in true progress. Terry's roots in manufacturing, especially in organizations with unions positions him perfectly as the "union whisperer" here in Iowa and beyond. Regardless of your political leanings, your history with unions or your perceptions of their efficacy, this episode is absolutely enlightening. Join us to hear about his work in all industries, and how the organizations he's worked with benefit from his voice of reason an rationality. See the full show notes: https://iowapodcast.com/terry-welker
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Ag Express - Exponential Growth through Connecting Brands, Devices, and Employees
04/25/2024
Ag Express - Exponential Growth through Connecting Brands, Devices, and Employees
This honest, forthright conversation with two amazing manufacturing leaders transforming their operation through intentional restructuring, leading to goal setting, accountability and a leadership team equipped to focus on growth and market opportunity. Jim Steinke and Kadee Miller discuss how Ag Express's wire harnesses can be used in applications in limitless industries and situations. The new focus on the future is allowing Steinke and Miller to add service lines, improve market penetration and engage their employees at all new levels. This episode is a must listen for all manufacturers struggling to break into that next level of success. Hear the full show:
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Kreg - A Lesson in Leading through Change
04/17/2024
Kreg - A Lesson in Leading through Change
By all counts, Kreg Tool innovates. Not only in their products and market development, but also in their HR efforts. This episode will lead you through their recent journey from corporate headquarter relocation to post-Covid marketing strategies and current recruitment efforts that have transformed the operation. Karee Vernon, VP of HR has spent a lot of time listening to the employees and developing thoughtful resources to meet the current needs in maintaining an engaged and fully developed workforce. See the full show notes here:
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3D Printing Moves Into Iowa Manufacturing Big Leagues
04/11/2024
3D Printing Moves Into Iowa Manufacturing Big Leagues
Imagine 3D printing going from a niche hobbyist tool to a game-changer for manufacturers. That's exactly what's been happening in the last five years. 3D printers have become more affordable, user-friendly, and capable of producing high-quality parts. Brandon Hart, with Hart Smart Products talks about 3D printing joining the manufacturing big leagues. Full show notes available here: https://iowapodcast.com/3D-printing-manufacturing-iowa
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MVS Patent Attorneys Celebrate 100 Years Protecting Rights
04/04/2024
MVS Patent Attorneys Celebrate 100 Years Protecting Rights
During their century of protecting inventors’ rights, the attorneys with McKee, Vorhees & Sease attorneys have filed and defended hundreds of patents that have improved lives across the globe. Their service, to innovation, has persisted through World Wars, the Great Depression, the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, 9/11 attacks, the pandemic, and 17 presidents. Groundbreaking innovations have been made during their century, such as the invention of television, computers, the internet, electronic circuits, penicillin, vaccines, gene editing, space travel, and so much more. Join Luke Mohrhauser and Lars Gunnerson as they sit down with Iowa Manufacturing Podcast host Leisa Fox to discuss the immense pressure facing manufacturers in the US as they protect their brand, their product, their processes, and their reputations. Lots to learn in this chock-full episode! Hear the full show:
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Kemin is Making Life Easier for So Many
03/28/2024
Kemin is Making Life Easier for So Many
In this episode, production team members Guillermo Garcia and Jeff Grenier talk about Kemin's plans for a $28M expansion at its global headquarters, how they are recruiting globally to meet demands in their Des Moines headquarters and globally to become Kemin's and its acquisition of GLF Ingredienti Alimentari to strengthen its position in the EMEA meat industry. As they open their new manufacturing facility in Verona, Missouri, to produce its Proteus® line of clean-label functional proteins, they become the first facility to do so. Jeff and Guillermo talk about global recruiting, production, and dig deep on how this new warehouse facility will bring a whole new level of efficiency and coordination for the global giant. With its roots in Des Moines, Kemin's story is a treasure trove of best practices in culture, automation, biotechnology and agriscience. Take a listen! You'll be glad you did. For more information on this amazing company, go to: https://www.kemin.com/na/en-us/company/curiosity. They epitomize innovation and create a valuable manufacturing titan to showcase all things possible. Thanks to the and for their generous sponsorship. Hear the full show:
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Coolest Thing Made In Iowa and ABI’s Nicole Crain
03/21/2024
Coolest Thing Made In Iowa and ABI’s Nicole Crain
Manufacturing is a complex industry with so many moving parts. It can be difficult to create the appropriate margin within the workday to look up and out. The issues are equally complex, touching multiple industries and with diverse needs across different manufacturing sectors, involving everything from “right to work,” workers' compensation and unemployment compensation laws to R&D tax credits, DNR regulations and the post-Covid supply chain. Nicole Crain, Executive Vice President with Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), has been working hard to preserve Iowa's robust and competitive manufacturing economy for over 15 years. She joins host Leisa Fox for this episode to spend time talking about this year's legislative session, Iowa's competitive alternative fuel position, and fostering a dynamic network of connected manufacturing leaders, as well as nominations opening in search of the new “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa.” Hear the full show:
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A Legacy of Innovation: Jason Andringa and Vermeer
03/15/2024
A Legacy of Innovation: Jason Andringa and Vermeer
Having spent summers traveling and fishing with his grandfather, Jason Andringa got to spend quality time learning just what made him tick. Following in the footsteps of Gary Vermeer and Mary Andringa as former leaders of one of the largest manufacturing companies in Iowa isn't easy. Yet Jason, who in 2015 took the reins at as President and CEO, is more than up to the task, and his MS in aeronautics from MIT and time spent with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory more than qualifies him for the role. Jason stopped by The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast studio for an enlightening conversation with host Leisa Fox, they chatted about everything from his time with NASA to working abroad in the Netherlands with the Vermeer team. To Vermeer’s legacy and drive building and launching innovative products for the unique markets they serve, not only to do that successfully within the United States but globally. Hear the full show:
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Plastics: Hawkeye's Ryan Gruhn’s Custom Molding Journey
03/07/2024
Plastics: Hawkeye's Ryan Gruhn’s Custom Molding Journey
Many people look at plastics manufacturing as a complex and difficult industry, which it is, with a lot of moving parts, which it does. So what drew Ryan Gruhn, the owner of Hawkeye Molding in Roland, Iowa, full throttle into the world of their custom molding and injection molding capabilities? Ryan and Leisa Fox sit down and talk about his journey in manufacturing from lottery ticket displays to cool Disney products, Yeti coolers, popcorn poppers, and burial monuments. Today, the focus for Ryan at Hawkeye Molding is on Iowa-made parts, large and small, the pieces and components integral to the appliance, agriculture, lighting, industrial and furniture industries. Listen in with The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast. Hear the full show:
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The Rest of the DEI Workforce Development Story
02/29/2024
The Rest of the DEI Workforce Development Story
DEI is not dead. But it has become a divisive term. Regardless of its intentions, society has turned it into a way to divide people rather than uniting them. This is leading some to question the movement, with roots that can be traced to the 1960s, the start of workplace diversity training, equal employment laws and affirmative action. Listen to Sailu Timbo with Creative Planning Business Services as he helps us navigate these turbulent waters. Are DEI initiatives still needed? What do I do with my VP of DEI to make him or her productive in this new landscape? We need to be thoughtful about culture. The need for an inclusive workforce that welcomes EVERYONE regardless of race, color or creed has never been greater. Hear the full show:
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Is my Logistics Partner Legit - Freight & Relationship Carriers
02/22/2024
Is my Logistics Partner Legit - Freight & Relationship Carriers
Since Covid, the amount of double brokering and scamming in the freight industry has reached an all-time high. How do you protect your manufactured products from ill-reputed companies and intermediary brokers? Listen to this podcast as Leisa Fox interviews Craig Feller, with Toggle, about this frightening issue. Toggle, The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast's first sponsor, can help your organization steer clear of any issues in safely moving your products around the world. The shipper has responsibility here, too. These scammers are looking for loads that are run by companies who don't follow protocol. For more information, visit or call 515-954-2525. Full show details are at
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EOS Implementation: Objectives and Manufacturing Leaders
02/15/2024
EOS Implementation: Objectives and Manufacturing Leaders
Achieving success isn't only about profit margins and market share. It can in many cases be more about creating a coveted work-life balance where owners, employees, and customers are aligned and moving deliberately in the same direction. This goes beyond just finding the right “fit.” Rob Taylor continues this week with Leisa Fox, hosting the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast and presenting our second installment on EOS implementation, and examining the true sense of ownership that tends to follow alignment having everyone “in the right seat.” At the heart of it all lies ‘nirvana,’ which for business leaders can in one way be translated as consistently “happy customers” and authentically fulfilled employees. Full show details are at *** You just got a free box of teeth whitening strips from Brady Dental Care! Sign up as a new patient to get your free kit.
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EOS Implementation: Better Manufacturing Alignment, Traction
02/08/2024
EOS Implementation: Better Manufacturing Alignment, Traction
The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is a set of simple concepts and practical tools used by more than 257,000 companies worldwide to clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. Rob Taylor, EOS Implementer and the owner of Taylor Management Systems, cut his teeth as an early adopter of EOS frameworks and has years of relevant experience in manufacturing. What does "Nirvana" look like in manufacturing when all the correct elements are working together? It's happy customers being served by the right employees using their talents, aligned with the vision for the organization, and doing so while enjoying a life balance. Through the lens of the Six Key Components™ - Taylor sits down with Leisa Fox and walks listeners through Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and finally, Traction, helping look at your business in a whole new way. Full show details are at *** You just got a free box of teeth whitening strips from Brady Dental Care! Sign up as a new patient to get your free kit.
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1 Cheese Block, 300 Data Analytics Points: Source of Truth
02/01/2024
1 Cheese Block, 300 Data Analytics Points: Source of Truth
Data analytics can be extremely complex and invaluable, even for a food manufacturer trying to figure out how to leverage 300 data points for a single block of cheese. A source of truth, or sources of truth, are central to data analytics, and to establishing an authoritative repository where everyone in an organization can access accurate, up-to-date information. When more than one or multiple sources of truth exist, it often becomes more complex, and it can be harder to effectively maintain accurate, effective and consistent sharing and learning among stakeholders. In this context, building trust and credibility, data sharing across distinct functions within the organization, ensuring quality inputs of original raw source of truth information becomes hypercritical. This week, on the topic of data analytics, Jason Greer joins Leisa Fox and The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, shedding light on how his company Higher Standard Consulting starts. By listening and learning what organizations are doing to leverage data, lean concepts, and process efficiencies that build quality in, create flow. Full show details are at *** You just got a free box of teeth whitening strips from Brady Dental Care! Sign up as a new patient to get your free kit.
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STEM School an Opportunity to Partner on Applied Learning for Iowa Manufacturers Workforce
01/25/2024
STEM School an Opportunity to Partner on Applied Learning for Iowa Manufacturers Workforce
The need for a manufacturing workforce equipped with practical education and real-world experiences has never been more crucial. Horizon Science Academy in Des Moines is breaking new ground in early STEM education. With applied learning, technology, and personalized learning, students are getting a leg up in learning skills that build careers that are critical to today's economy. With an emphasis on family and community engagement, their partnerships with local Iowa manufacturers, community leaders, economic developers, and even the families of the students are getting involved to create a culture of empowerment and support. A tuition-free public charter school, students with a Des Moines zip code are invited to explore enrollment. Full show details are at *** You just got a free box of teeth whitening strips from Brady Dental Care! Sign up as a new patient to get your free kit.
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Future of Work: Reworc Data VP on Workforce Development
01/18/2024
Future of Work: Reworc Data VP on Workforce Development
Understanding the nuances and undercurrents in the workforce can be vital in building workforce development momentum, retaining employees and creating a culture that breeds innovation, efficiently. Workplace surveys and focus groups come in many shapes and sizes. However, asking the right questions, and eliminating biases, are hard to achieve. Reworc delivers an industry-leading workforce and workplace assessment. The resulting actionable insights drive performance. For the third year, the company is conducting its Workforce Trends & Occupancy Study for downtown Des Moines. Lean in this week with host Leisa Fox - sitting down with VP of Analytics Stephen Smith on the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast. Full show details are at *** You just got a free box of teeth whitening strips from Brady Dental Care! Sign up as a new patient to get your free kit.
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Dee Zee: Rooted in OE Manufacturing, Aftermarket Accessories
01/11/2024
Dee Zee: Rooted in OE Manufacturing, Aftermarket Accessories
Dive into Iowa manufacturing with Dee Zee, where passion for truck and SUV accessories meets state-of-the-art facilities. Troy Wirtz, Director of Aftermarket Sales, discusses aftermarket and OEM market segments built on decades of innovative engineering, high-volume production and workforce development. Full show details are at *** You just got a free box of teeth whitening strips from Brady Dental Care! Sign up as a new patient to get your free kit.
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The Future is Bright as Chevron takes Renewable Energy Group's Legacy to New Heights
01/04/2024
The Future is Bright as Chevron takes Renewable Energy Group's Legacy to New Heights
In June of 2022, Renewable Energy Group was acquired by Chevron, a global energy company. The roots of Renewable Energy Group go back more than two decades when the company operated under the umbrella of West Central Cooperative in Ralston, Iowa. The biodiesel industry was still in its early stages when the company produced its first batch of biodiesel in 1996. Coupling REG's deep roots in renewable energy with Chevron's extensive resources leveraging its strengths to safely deliver lower carbon energy to a growing world makes perfect sense. Their capabilities, assets and customers are distinct advantages. They are building on those strengths and aim to lead in lower carbon intensity oil, products and natural gas and to advance new products and solutions that reduce the carbon emissions of major industries. Full show details are at *** You just got a free box of teeth whitening strips from Brady Dental Care! Sign up as a new patient to get your free kit.
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