Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing
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This 2025 Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Spotlight episode highlights the incredible story of Chris Viers, General Manager at West River Conveyors and winner of the 2025 Manufacturing Employee of the Year award presented by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing. We share the story that earned Chris this well-deserved honor — from stepping into leadership during a company crisis, to guiding recovery efforts after a devastating fire, to mentoring teammates and driving opera...
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This 2025 Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Spotlight episode highlights the incredible story of Chris Viers, General Manager at West River Conveyors and winner of the 2025 Manufacturing Employee of the Year award presented by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing. We share the story that earned Chris this well-deserved honor — from stepping into leadership during a company crisis, to guiding recovery efforts after a devastating fire, to mentoring teammates and driving opera...
From Forest to Flavor: Inside Speyside’s Stave Mill in Glade Spring
Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
3 minutes
2 months ago
From Forest to Flavor: Inside Speyside’s Stave Mill in Glade Spring
In this episode of MadeInSWVA, we head to Glade Spring, Virginia, where the Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill transforms white oak logs into precision-cut staves—the building blocks of bourbon barrels. Discover how this facility supports the bourbon industry by producing high-quality wood components that shape the taste and character of every batch. It’s a story of local craftsmanship, sustainable forestry, and the quiet art behind bold flavors. Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill: www.speysidebci.com ...
Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
This 2025 Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Spotlight episode highlights the incredible story of Chris Viers, General Manager at West River Conveyors and winner of the 2025 Manufacturing Employee of the Year award presented by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing. We share the story that earned Chris this well-deserved honor — from stepping into leadership during a company crisis, to guiding recovery efforts after a devastating fire, to mentoring teammates and driving opera...