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
Latest Episodes
Everyday Essentials: Spectrum Brands’ Pet Care Manufacturing in Blacksburg #MadeInSWVA
In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we spotlight Spectrum Brands in Blacksburg, Virginia, home to one of the company's largest Global Pet Care manufacturing facilities. For more than 30 years, the Blacksburg team ha...
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Powering the Connection: Special-T Manufacturing in Meadowview #MadeInSWVA
In this episode of MadeInSWVA, we visit Special-T Manufacturing in Meadowview, Virginia, a company producing custom electrical components that help power modern infrastructure. From flex-braid connectors and bus bars to wiring harness ...
Q2 2026 Member News Update - Innovation, Workforce Development & Manufacturing Momentum
Welcome to the Q2 2026 edition of the SVAM Member News Update, your quarterly roundup of the latest news, achievements, and workforce initiatives from manufacturers across Southwest Virginia. In this episode, we cele...
General Dynamics Mission Systems - Advanced Technology Built in Marion, VA #MadeInSWVA
In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we spotlight General Dynamics Mission Systems in Marion, Virginia—a facility that supports the development and production of advanced technologies for defense, aerospace, and nati...
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Somic America - Driving Quality and Safety in Automotive Manufacturing #MadeInSWVA
In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we spotlight Somic America in Wytheville, Virginia, a leading supplier to the automotive manufacturing market. Somic America specializes in the engineering, design, and manufactur...
