MPI, At the intersection of manufacturing, innovation and family business

In this episode Harold King and Johnnieanne Hansen from the Council of Industry interview Bruce and Aaron Phipps of Poughkeepsie based manufacturing company, MPI. Bruce Phipps, President Aaron Phipps, Engineering & Manufacturing Bruce and Aaron Phipps talk about what its like to grow up in a family owned business and now work together as contemporaries tackling the challenges and celebrating the successes with their MPI family. Aaron and Bruce speak about the importance of engagement at all levels, as well as actively training and building the next generation of workforce. Aaron is heavily involved at SUNY New Paltz on their advisory board and mentoring interns. MPI is also a part of the Council of Industry’s Registered Apprentice Program in an effort to continue building their workforce from within. You can learn more about the Council of Industry’s Apprentice Program here: www.councilofindustry.org/apprentice-program/ For even more information watch Forest, an Electro-Mechanical Technician Apprentice at MPI speak about his experience here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSLIWEeb2pk&t=3s MPI is the worldwide leader in wax-room equipment and has been involved in the investment casting industry since 1972… longer than any of their competitors. As the acknowledged leader in wax-room innovations, MPI has developed and introduced more systems and products than all of the competition combined. With numerous patents and patents pending, MPI offers wax-room solutions that can’t be found anywhere else. You can learn more about MPI and their success here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_SGOAE7e_E MPI was also featured in the Fall 2016 Issue of HV Mfg Magazine: www.councilofindustry.net/wp-content/u…the-mold.pdf About Us: The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association of the Hudson Valley since 1910. Council membership includes manufacturers and businesses related to the manufacturing industry throughout the region. It is a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of its member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley community.