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NEW Manufacturing Insights

NEW Manufacturing Insights

By: Kate Bruns
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 NEW Manufacturing Insights is a collaboration between the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) and Insight on Manufacturing (IOM) magazine, highlighting issues and opportunities for manufacturers in the 18-county New North region in Northeast Wisconsin. Hosted by NEWMA Executive Director Ann Franz and IOM Editor Kate Bruns featuring guests from across the region, new episodes will be released on Thursdays. Get a quick overview of the latest NEWMA and Insight programs and events, take a behind-the-scenes look at IOM cover stories and features, and enjoy leadership tips and fun facts you can use to strengthen your manufacturing business, grow your network and advance your career.2023, Insight Publications Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership Politics & Government
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  • Ep. 92 (9/11/25): Making waves in Northeast Wisconsin

    Ep. 92 (9/11/25): Making waves in Northeast Wisconsin
    Sep 11 2025
    Josh Delforge, vice president of engineering and operations at Cruisers Yachts in Oconto and a member of the leadership team for North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance (NCMMA), originally intended to be a part of the space program. “Unfortunately, my senior year was the Columbia shuttle disaster,” Delforge says. “So that really changed the plan.”

    In this week’s episode, Delforge talks with co-hosts Kate Bruns and Ann Franz of NEW Manufacturing Insights about his journey to the marine industry, why the NCMMA is valuable to the next generation of STEM enthusiasts, and some of his favorite projects with Cruisers.

    Thank you to Rice Companies for sponsoring this and all episodes of NEW Manufacturing Insights in September. Learn more at www.ricecompanies.com.
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 91 (9/4/25): VPI CEO Tim Riebau

    Ep. 91 (9/4/25): VPI CEO Tim Riebau
    Sep 4 2025
    Tim Riebau, president and CEO of VPI (formerly known as Valley Packaging Industries), says one of the best parts about his organization is the impact it can have on people with disabilities — while at the same time filling a vital co-packing niche for large companies in the community.

    In this week’s episode, Riebau talks with co-hosts Kate Bruns and Ann Franz about VPI’s mission, the changes the organization has been through in recent years, and why large companies love working with the nonprofit.

    Learn more at https://vpiwi.org/

    Thank you to Rice Companies for sponsoring this and all episodes of NEW Manufacturing Insights in September. Learn more about our sponsor at www.ricecompanies.com/
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 90: Carbliss

    Ep. 90: Carbliss
    Aug 28 2025
    Amanda and Adam Kroener couldn’t find a low-carb ready-to-drink cocktail that they could enjoy on
    their keto diet—so they created their own. On this week’s episode, Amanda and Adam talk with co-
    hosts Kate Bruns and Ann Franz about how they founded the fast-growing and popular drink brand
    Carbliss and where they’re taking the company next.

    “The biggest thing is knowing the right timing for scale … we want to continue to roll out methodically
    because it seems to be working,” Adam Kroener says.

    To learn more about Plymouth-based Carbliss,
    visit https://drinkcarbliss.com/.
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    24 mins
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