Revamping a multigenerational manufacturing business
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Adam Hickey of Hickey Metal Fabrication joins the podcast to talk about navigating and progressing a multigenerational manufacturing business. The Salem, Ohio-based company is 80 years old and now on its fourth generation of family ownership. Hickey talks about how the company transitioned from construction-only to manufacturing metal products. He also goes into detail how Hickey has grown its campus, machinery, equipment, and workforce through strategic planning and cross-training. Hickey Metal Fabrication was also The FABRICATOR's 2023 Industry Award Winner. Jump to 11:42 for our conversation with Adam Hickey. At the top, Editor Amanda Carlson-Hicks joins the crew to talk about the good, bad, and first concert experiences, which includes a conversation about Insane Clown Posse, the Gathering Of The Juggalos, and getting in the pit at shows. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, questions, or suggestions.
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