In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we launch a new series spotlighting the globally impactful companies in Southwest Virginia's manufacturing sector. Today, we dive into Amcor Rigid Packaging in Wytheville, Virginia. Learn how this global leader in responsible packaging solutions drives innovation and sustainability, producing recyclable p…

The latest series of SVAM's Made in SWVA podcast features winners of the 2021 Manufacturing Awards presented at our last Manufacturing Awards Banquet. Each year, SVAM hosts a Banquet to recognize the significant contributions of manufacturing to our community. SVAM awards manufacturers who have gone above and beyond to better our community in vario…

In the third installment of our Manufacturing Mythbusters series we are going to bust one of the most pervasive myths about manufacturing: that manufacturing is all about the bottom dollar and is bad for the community. Manufacturers are doing great work to care for the environment, their community, and most importantly, their employees. Listen to l…

In the second episode of our Manufacturing Mythbusters series, we address many of the myths that are often associated with careers in manufacturing. We talk about the amount of jobs available right now (Hint: It's a lot!), the manufacturing environment,, the diversity of job offerings and company environments, how much manufacturing jobs pay (it's …

For this next series we will talk about the many myths associated with manufacturing. You’re going to learn how manufacturing is the largest industry in Southwest Virginia and offers rewarding careers for over 17,000 people. We’ll talk about the products being made, innovation occurring through manufacturing, what the manufacturing environment look…

The first series on our podcast features Women in Manufacturing. Through this series, we will speak with several women holding careers in manufacturing. We’ll talk about their companies and careers, how they found themselves working in manufacturing, and advice they would give to women considering careers in manufacturing. For our fourth episode in…

The first series on our podcast features Women in Manufacturing. Through this series, we will speak with several women holding careers in manufacturing. We’ll talk about their companies and careers, how they found themselves working in manufacturing, and advice they would give to women considering careers in manufacturing. For our third episode in …

The first series on our podcast features Women in Manufacturing. Through this series, we will speak with several women holding careers in manufacturing. We’ll talk about their companies and careers, how they found themselves working in manufacturing, and advice they would give to women considering careers in manufacturing. For our second episode in…

In this interview we will hear from Lennie Gail Mitcham, Executive Director of The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM). Lennie Gail discusses SVAM's history, mission, and how SVAM is impacting Southwest Virginia.Av The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing

The first series on our podcast features Women in Manufacturing. Through this series, we will speak with several women holding careers in manufacturing. We’ll talk about their companies and careers, how they found themselves working in manufacturing, and advice they would give to women considering careers in manufacturing. In this episode, we inter…

In this episode we will tell you more about manufacturing in Southwest Virginia, including job opportunities, benefits, and interesting stats.Av The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing