EP 28: Zach Haddock: High volume demand, Static Challenges, & Tight Tolerances

Zach Haddock from Preco joins Dustin McMillan on MFG Monkey to talk about their experiences in the converting industry. They discuss Preco's guidance in handling challenging projects, share a passion for teaching, and even explore their mutual interest in scuba diving. Zach reflects on his journey in converting, from screen printing to sales at Preco. The conversation covers the industry's diversity, capital equipment investments, challenges like static, and its role in producing components for EV batteries. They delve into die-cutting capabilities, high-volume demands, tight tolerances, and the importance of collaboration.

Guest Contact Information

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-haddock/

Preco.LLC

https://www.precollc.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Appreciation

01:19 The Importance of Guidance and Support

08:36 Passion and Success in Your Career

13:09 Underwater Adventures: Scuba Diving

27:59 The Diversity and Challenges of the Converting Industry

32:56 The Importance of Confidence in Capital Equipment Investments

36:38 Addressing Static Issues in the Converting Process

48:11 The Role of Converting in the EV Industry

52:27 Challenges and Opportunities in Producing Components for EV Batteries

55:25 Meeting High-Volume Demands

56:55 Exploring Green Energy

58:00 Tight Tolerances in Die Cutting

01:09:00 Challenges of Low-Volume Jobs

01:13:20 Specialized Gasket Manufacturing

01:16:25 Options for Low-Volume Cutting

01:18:07 Improving Low-Volume Capabilities

01:19:13 Importance of Collaboration