{"id":30930,"date":"2017-08-18T20:09:48","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T20:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dvirc.org\/insights\/dvirc-partners-with-saint-gobain-to-address-the-future-of-manufacturing\/"},"modified":"2023-03-08T14:05:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T14:05:42","slug":"dvirc-partners-with-saint-gobain-to-address-the-future-of-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dvirc.org\/insights\/dvirc-partners-with-saint-gobain-to-address-the-future-of-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"DVIRC Partners With Saint-Gobain to Address the Future of Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Aug. 15, manufacturing leaders from the Delaware Valley region gathered at the 21st Annual Manufacturing Executives Conference to address the future of manufacturing. The event, hosted by the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC), featured Thomas Kinisky, CEO of Saint-Gobain Corporation, who discussed his company\u2019s business and manufacturing strategies, as well as Wells Fargo Advisors who provided an overview of the economic landscape.<\/p>\n

During the event, Kinisky guided attendees through Saint-Gobain\u2019s strategic initiatives, including attracting talent, boosting innovation, and redefining the company\u2019s brand in North America. He emphasized the need to address workforce issues to enhance the future of manufacturing. Saint-Gobain is a 350-year-old world leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance building materials that improve the lives of people all over the world.<\/p>\n

Kinisky highlighted the importance of innovation to a company\u2019s success, and emphasized the role employee diversity plays in a company\u2019s ability to be innovative. \u00a0His experience working on a diverse management team of individuals with different backgrounds and experiences was by far his most successful team, he explained. \u201cWe didn\u2019t always agree, and we all had different opinions, but we all wanted to move forward together.\u201d He also touched on the need to apply the technology from one product to offer a business solution in another industry. \u201cExtending the power and impact of innovation across an entire business and company is a lifelong pursuit of mine, as is setting the context for business growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Saint-Gobain CEO Thomas Kinisky addresses the future of manufacturing<\/p><\/div>\n

Every year, the DVIRC hosts a Manufacturing Executive Conference featuring prominent speakers and economists as a benefit for members of its Manufacturing Network Groups. The DVIRC Network Groups provide a confidential setting where regional C-level leaders from non-competing firms share common challenges as well as best practice solutions to achieve profitable growth. Members gain a robust network of advisors, business development opportunities, best practice presentations, and industry resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so thrilled to be able to put on this event for our members every year,\u201d said Barry Miller, President and CEO of DVIRC. \u201cOur members are integral leaders in the manufacturing industry, and the event gives them the opportunity to come together to discuss ways to take manufacturing to the next level.\u201d Miller was pleased members extended event invitations to their colleagues to attend as their guests. \u201cThere\u2019s so much to learn, and I hope this event gave guests a chance to see just how special the DVIRC network is.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Charlie Lawrence, Senior Vice President Regional Advice Officer at Wells Fargo Advisors, addresses economic issues related to manufacturing and distribution<\/p><\/div>\n

Bob Rosania, owner and CEO of Ehmke Manufacturing Company, Inc., which produces high-quality tactical fabric products for the U.S. Armed Forces and others, has been a member of DVIRC\u2019s Manufacturing Network Groups for nearly a decade. \u201cThis has been a wonderful chance to get different manufacturing groups together and share challenges others see and get a feel for manufacturing in the area,\u201d Rosania said. \u201cSometimes you get wrapped up in your four walls and it\u2019s interesting to hear a diversity of perspectives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Drew Mattis, VP of Operations for Original Philly Cheesesteak Co., attended the conference as a guest. He remarked on the value he received from the event and Kinisky\u2019s talk. \u201cHearing from Kinisky and his 350-year-old company\u2019s strategy about hiring and retaining talent really resonated with me,\u201d Mattis said. \u201cWe have a lot of the same pains.\u201d Mattis recently hired DVIRC to provide his company with ERP software selection and implementation consulting, and cited DVIRC as a valuable resource for consulting services and general guidance. \u201cDVIRC has given us a pretty big leap forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

To learn more about DVIRC\u2019s Manufacturing Network Groups, click here.<\/p>\n

To attend an upcoming Network Group meeting as a guest or to learn more about membership, contact us<\/a> or email info@dvirc.org.<\/p>\n

About DVIRC<\/h3>\n

DVIRC is a regional economic development organization with a public purpose\u2014to support the profitable growth of small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers. Our vision is to have the region’s manufacturing companies recognized as among the most advanced and innovative manufacturing companies in the world. Our mission is to strengthen regional manufacturing companies by helping them continuously improve their competitiveness and increase their profitable growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On Aug. 15, manufacturing leaders from the Delaware Valley region gathered at the 21st Annual Manufacturing Executives Conference to address the future of manufacturing. 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