From Moldova to Manufacturing Mastery: The Khakham Family’s Journey to Building Gil Sewing

What does it take to build a thriving, forward-thinking manufacturing business in America today? In this episode of Journeys to the Summit, host Ilya Zlotnik sits down with Alex Khakham, co-owner of Gil Sewing and High Performance Uniforms, to explore his family’s inspiring immigrant story, their start with six sewing machines, and how they’ve grown into a powerhouse serving retail brands, Fortune 500s, and the U.S. military.Learn how Alex navigates global supply chains, evolving labor markets, and rising tariffs - all while remaining agile and values driven. From producing 25,000 bomber jackets in less than four months for Walgreens to building proprietary ordering tech, this is a story of vision, grit, and modern manufacturing at its best.📌 Subscribe to Journeys to the Summit👉 Like, comment, share, and subscribe for more real-life entrepreneurial journeys.