Made In SWVA
Welcome to The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing’s Made in SWVA podcast. Each episode we will hear from a guest about manufacturing in Southwest Virginia. Our guests will give insight into what manufacturing looks like today, manufacturing career opportunities, and exciting advances in manufacturing.
Made In SWVA
#MadeInSWVA: Innovation in Action—Hapco Pole Products Sets the Pace in Manufacturing
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The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing
In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we explore what innovation truly looks like in modern manufacturing—right here in Southwest Virginia. Join us as we hear from Rich Brooks, Plant Manager at Hapco Pole Products in Abingdon, VA, one of this year’s Innovations in Manufacturing Award nominees.
From pioneering a state-of-the-art manufacturing cell for direct-buried aluminum poles to embracing efficiency, quality, and sustainability, Hapco is not just keeping up with the industry—they're setting the pace. It’s a must-listen for manufacturers, innovators, and anyone curious about how big ideas become industry breakthroughs.
Hapco Pole Products: www.hapco.com
The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing, Inc.: www.swvam.org