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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 42 MIN

Inside Wylie Manufacturing: People Come First, with Stephen Rankin | The Wylie AgCast

from Wylie AgCast · host Ethan Peal

Welcome to the Wylie AgCast!! In this episode of the Wylie AgCast, we go behind the scenes of Wylie Manufacturing with Vice President of Manufacturing & Operations Stephen Rankin. We break down manufacturing from the user's perspective, the engineering process behind Wylie equipment, and why building products that are "too good" has always been the standard. The conversation also covers supplying equipment for agriculture, municipalities, government agencies, and military applications, where quality and reliability matter most. We dive into supply chain challenges, precision technology advancements, and how Wylie is creating long-term career opportunities through partnerships with communities and schools. This episode offers an inside look at how Wylie builds equipment, develops people, and plans for the future. Chapters: 00:00 - ESOP, New Role, A New Season at Wylie 01:36 - From Texas Tech to Entrepreneurship: Stephen's Story 05:00 - Garden City, Kansas: The Chapter That Shaped the Leader 08:24 - Taking the Helm: Transitioning to Petersburg Manufacturing 10:37 - Engineering Through the Operator's Lens 15:50 - Built "Too Good": Why Quality Comes First 20:00 - Beyond Agriculture: Serving Municipalities, Government & Military 21:23 - Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in a Changing World 27:22 - Opening the Door: Careers and Opportunity for the Next Generation 29:00 - Partnering with Communities & Schools to Build the Future 34:18 - Precision Technology & the Next Wave of Innovation 37:34 - The Vision Ahead: Where Wylie Manufacturing Is Going 38:00 - More Than a Job: Wylie as a Career Path 40:57 - Customer First: Building a Company of Experts  42:22 - Outro Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wyliesprayers/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wylieimpsprayers/ X - https://x.com/WylieSprayers Check Us Out! https://wyliesprayers.com/ New Location - https://wyliesprayers.com/locations/progreso-tx/ Thanks For Watching! #agriculture #manufacturing #career #WylieAgCast

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