• New Leadership Takes Over 150 Year Old Steel Fabrication Company

  • 2024/11/06
  • 再生時間: 52 分
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New Leadership Takes Over 150 Year Old Steel Fabrication Company

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  • In this episode of Making Sparks, Casey Voelker and Matthew Nix sit down with Noah Dell, president of Champion Bridge, to explore the journey of a 150-year-old company embracing the future. Noah shares his experience taking over the family business, from updating old-school processes to integrating a brand-new Python beam line that’s transforming their fabrication capabilities.

    They cover the challenges of preserving legacy while adopting new tech, the nuances of capital investment, and why even an "old-school" business can feel like a startup. Noah also reveals his strategies for navigating the changing labor market, implementing digital tools, and steering growth while keeping the spirit of a family business alive. If you're in manufacturing, fabrication, or simply curious about modernizing a legacy, this episode is packed with insights for you.

    Episode Breakdown:

    • [0:00] Introduction to Making Sparks
    • [5:04] Noah’s journey into Champion Bridge
    • [10:11] Legacy and new leadership at Champion Bridge
    • [15:08] Installing the Python beam line: challenges and transformations
    • [20:22] Capital investment decisions and future-proofing the shop
    • [25:14] Going paperless: digital processes for efficiency
    • [30:00] Labor market shifts, hiring challenges, and growth plans

    Resources Mentioned:

    ProFab Alliance
    Paperless Parts

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In this episode of Making Sparks, Casey Voelker and Matthew Nix sit down with Noah Dell, president of Champion Bridge, to explore the journey of a 150-year-old company embracing the future. Noah shares his experience taking over the family business, from updating old-school processes to integrating a brand-new Python beam line that’s transforming their fabrication capabilities.

They cover the challenges of preserving legacy while adopting new tech, the nuances of capital investment, and why even an "old-school" business can feel like a startup. Noah also reveals his strategies for navigating the changing labor market, implementing digital tools, and steering growth while keeping the spirit of a family business alive. If you're in manufacturing, fabrication, or simply curious about modernizing a legacy, this episode is packed with insights for you.

Episode Breakdown:

  • [0:00] Introduction to Making Sparks
  • [5:04] Noah’s journey into Champion Bridge
  • [10:11] Legacy and new leadership at Champion Bridge
  • [15:08] Installing the Python beam line: challenges and transformations
  • [20:22] Capital investment decisions and future-proofing the shop
  • [25:14] Going paperless: digital processes for efficiency
  • [30:00] Labor market shifts, hiring challenges, and growth plans

Resources Mentioned:

ProFab Alliance
Paperless Parts

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