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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
Episodes
  • Ep. 102: Masters Gallery Foods: Business Friend of the Environment

    Ep. 102: Masters Gallery Foods: Business Friend of the Environment
    Dec 4 2025
    Julia Herlache, sustainability manager for Masters Gallery Foods, joins Kate and Ann on this week's episode to talk about how the company has been intentionally and methodically building its sustainability efforts over the past dozen or so years since two employees first approached Masters Gallery's leadership about taking steps to reduce waste in the plant.

    Today, Masters Gallery is an example in the food manufacturing industry, and in Wisconsin's New North region, of integrating and promoting sustainable practices. Today the company diverts 86% of its waste, and its newest facility in Oostburg was constructed to maximize environmental friendliness.

    Herlache, who studied environmental science and has spent her entire career in the field, joined Masters Gallery in 2023, marking her first foray into manufacturing. Listen this week for her insights on making the transition from local government to private industry as well as how other companies can learn and take inspiration from Masters Gallery's many successes, which include being named a 2025 WMC 2025 Business Friend of the Environment Award recipient.
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    15 mins
  • Ep. 101: Galloway Company and the 'cream of the crop'

    Ep. 101: Galloway Company and the 'cream of the crop'
    Nov 20 2025
    Annika Galloway, director of communications and public relations for Galloway Company, is Ann's and Kate's guest on this week's pre-Thanksgiving episode of NEW Manufacturing Insights. Listen as the co-hosts raise a glass with Annika, a fourth-generation family business leader, while the company prepares to sponsor A Very Neenah Christmas Market Dec. 5-7 and announces the development of its latest beverage innovation: an acidified crème liqueur base that allows acid, dairy and alcohol to swim together without separating.

    Galloway Company traces its roots back to the 1800s and its family dairy farm in Fond du Lac. It has been manufacturing dairy products in Neenah for more than six decades. Already the nation's leading producer of bulk sweetened condensed milk, Galloway Company recently doubled its capacity for its production and is growing in all facets -- its physical footprint, its employee base and its emerging beverage division.

    Learn more about the company's history and future on this week's episode. NEW Manufacturing Insights is a joint production of Insight Publications and the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance.
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    14 mins
  • Our 100th Episode!

    Our 100th Episode!
    Nov 13 2025
    Started in October 2023 as a joint project of Insight Publications and the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance, NEW Manufacturing Insights celebrates 100 episodes this week with a look back at some of the most interesting guests, topics and insights shared on the podcast so far.

    Co-hosts Ann Franz of NEWMA and Kate Bruns of Insight talk about and play some of their favorite clips, including interviews with CEOs such as Dan Ariens, Adam Rupp, Tanya Nueske, Sachin Shivaram, as well as moments like the first-ever appearance of a NEWMA All-Star on the show.

    Thank you for supporting the show for two years and 100 episodes!
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    41 mins
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