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
XCal Tools—Precision Cutting Solutions from Bristol, VA #MadeInSWVA
In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we spotlight XCal Tools in Bristol, Virginia—a manufacturer specializing in high-performance cutting tools and precision tooling solutions for a variety of industries.From ...
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Wolf Hills Fabricators: Building Excellence in Steel from Abingdon, VA
In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we spotlight Wolf Hills Fabricators in Abingdon, Virginia—a leading provider of structural steel fabrication serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across the...
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West River Conveyors | Heavy-Duty Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia #MadeInSWVA
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 mi...
From Communications to Continuous Improvement: Finding a Place in Manufacturing #MadeInSWVA
Peyton Spencer didn’t set out to work in manufacturing—but an internship quickly changed everything.In this episode of How I Got Here: Manufacturing, Peyton shares how a communications major turned into a dynamic career spanning <...
