2025 Manufacturer of the Year Winners

Manufacturing leaders face unprecedented operational challenges that can derail even the most successful companies. This episode features Mike Sosnoski from Wilson Tool and Andrew Craig from Prima Power, two 2025 Manufacturer of the Year award winners who’ve mastered the art of building resilient, scalable operations. Discover how Wilson Tool recovered from both a devastating fire and major cyber attack to emerge stronger than before, while Prima Power transformed from custom one-off manufacturing to industrialized operations that smoothly handle demand fluctuations. You’ll learn specific strategies for crisis preparation, avoiding costly hiring mistakes, and leveraging AI to preserve critical employee knowledge. These insights will help you build anti-fragile operations that thrive under pressure.