Mike on the Mic: The FCADC Podcast Show
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Mike on the Mic: The FCADC Podcast Show
Burnside America
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On this episode of Mike on the Mic, we’re celebrating Small Business Week with a conversation featuring Burnside America, a Chambersburg-based manufacturer with local roots, family ties, and a reach that extends far beyond Franklin County.
Mike sits down with Angi and Tony Morrissey, along with Paul Byrne, whose family owns Burnside America, for a conversation about the company’s story, its Irish connections, its decision to grow in Chambersburg, and the opportunities and challenges facing small businesses and manufacturers today.
From family legacy and workforce needs to facility expansion, global markets, and the future of manufacturing, this episode highlights how a company based right here in Franklin County can make an impact well beyond our region.
In this episode, we talk about:
• The story behind Burnside America and its family-owned roots
• Why Chambersburg became the right location for the company’s U.S. operations
• What is manufactured at the Coffee Avenue facility
• The company’s recent building expansion and what it means for future growth
• Challenges facing small businesses and manufacturers today
• What Angi, Tony, and Paul see ahead for Burnside America in 2026 and beyond