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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 5 MIN

#MadeInSWVA: Innovation in Action—Hapco Pole Products Sets the Pace in Manufacturing

from Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series · host The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing

In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we explore what innovation truly looks like in modern manufacturing—right here in Southwest Virginia. Join us as we hear from Rich Brooks, Plant Manager at Hapco Pole Products in Abingdon, VA, one of this year’s Innovations in Manufacturing Award nominees.From pioneering a state-of-the-art manufacturing cell for direct-buried aluminum poles to embracing efficiency, quality, and sustainability, Hapco is not just keeping up with the industry—they're setting the pace. It’s a must-listen for manufacturers, innovators, and anyone curious about how big ideas become industry breakthroughs.Hapco Pole Products: www.hapco.comThe Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing, Inc.: www.swvam.org

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In this episode of the #MadeInSWVA podcast, we explore what innovation truly looks like in modern manufacturing—right here in Southwest Virginia. Join us as we hear from Rich Brooks, Plant Manager at Hapco Pole Products in Abingdon, VA, one of this year’s Innovations in Manufacturing Award nominees. From pioneering a state-of-the-art manufacturing cell for direct-buried aluminum poles to embracing efficiency, quality, and sustainability, Hapco is not just keeping up with the industry—they're...

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