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    j Smith
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      John Graham
      wrote on Mar 28, 2025, 10:13 PM last edited by johngraham Mar 28, 2025, 10:16 PM
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      Hi
      We are Feeding Concepts Inc.
      We are a manufacturer of automatic parts feeding systems which includes: Vibratory Feeder Bowls, Vibratory Parts Feeders, Automatic Parts Feeders, Centrifugal Feeders,Vibratory Inline Feeder Tracks, Bulk Hopper Feeders, Elevator Floor Feeders, Feeding Conveyor Systems, Gravity Feeding Tracks, Orienting Feeders, Escapement Mechanisms, Dead Nests and automatic part handling systems for automation.

      We have great videos of how these things work.

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        andrew-kornuta
        wrote on Mar 29, 2025, 12:15 AM last edited by
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        Welcome aboard John and Feeding Concepts Inc! We're thrilled to have you and can't wait to see some videos of your machines!

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          Smitchz
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          I’m Sonia. I travel to China and tour their shops/manufacturing factory /technical training there. I think if we are making stuff in the US we have a lot to learn from China, since they have been doing it forever.

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            Mar 29, 2025, 7:43 PM

            I’m Sonia. I travel to China and tour their shops/manufacturing factory /technical training there. I think if we are making stuff in the US we have a lot to learn from China, since they have been doing it forever.

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            andrew-kornuta
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            @Smitchz_ said in Introduce Yourself!:

            I’m Sonia. I travel to China and tour their shops/manufacturing factory /technical training there. I think if we are making stuff in the US we have a lot to learn from China, since they have been doing it forever.

            Hi Sonia, I've traveled quite a bit to China as well. Their capacity is impressive. However, it's important to remember that they didn't really start to industrialize until the late 1960s, early 1970s. Here in the US we've been doing it since the 1770s, and earlier.

            I do think we need to re-learn the importance of building at home and we need to prioritize energy cost and materials costs... this is how China has really gotten ahead. I see a lot of the right things happening.

            Out of curiosity, what brings you to China to tour factories?

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              Mar 29, 2025, 9:44 PM

              @Smitchz_ said in Introduce Yourself!:

              I’m Sonia. I travel to China and tour their shops/manufacturing factory /technical training there. I think if we are making stuff in the US we have a lot to learn from China, since they have been doing it forever.

              Hi Sonia, I've traveled quite a bit to China as well. Their capacity is impressive. However, it's important to remember that they didn't really start to industrialize until the late 1960s, early 1970s. Here in the US we've been doing it since the 1770s, and earlier.

              I do think we need to re-learn the importance of building at home and we need to prioritize energy cost and materials costs... this is how China has really gotten ahead. I see a lot of the right things happening.

              Out of curiosity, what brings you to China to tour factories?

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              Smitchz
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              @Andrew_Kornuta hi Andrew. I was born in China but made in USA. Haha. I travel all over China to visit DIY workshops and factories. Mostly on the east side. It’s so convenient to travel in China now.

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                Dale Kornuta
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                Hello all. Dale with the Workshop of Excellence LLC. joining the team. Really excited to assist in any way our small operation can help re-shore our industries and make connections.

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                  Mar 30, 2025, 1:08 AM

                  Hello all. Dale with the Workshop of Excellence LLC. joining the team. Really excited to assist in any way our small operation can help re-shore our industries and make connections.

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                  andrew-kornuta
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                  @Dale_Kornuta said in Introduce Yourself!:

                  Hello all. Dale with the Workshop of Excellence LLC. joining the team. Really excited to assist in any way our small operation can help re-shore our industries and make connections.

                  Welcome aboard!! We're thrilled to have you here.

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                    Mike Payne
                    wrote on Mar 30, 2025, 2:06 PM last edited by
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                    Mike Payne here, I am an entrepreneurial executive blessed to find myself in my dream career. How did I get so lucky?

                    Out of college I worked in the software space, focused most specifically on manufacturers, and went through a few rounds of investment and eventually an exit. This experience early on in my career prompted two passions; business funding/transactions and manufacturing.

                    Over the last 20+ years I have had the humbling opportunity to assist in funding, starting, buying, managing and selling dozens of companies across multiple industries throughout Oklahoma and the region. Working mostly with closely held companies, I’ve been able to help dreams come true, overcome obstacles and make meaningful improvements in the professional and personal lives of entrepreneurs of all types.

                    Always having an eye on an opportunity to pursue my passion for manufacturing, the timing was right to jump in feet first and with a few trusted partners acquired a very successful regional precision CNC and Fabrication shop. Our mission at Hill is to Deliver Quality Parts. On Time. Every Time. It’s a lofty but important goal that requires daily improvements in what we do and how we do it. Our clients expect it and when we execute it creates growth and opportunity for our employees and all stakeholders.

                    Helping others is probably my biggest energizer, which has led me into podcasting over the past few years. I hope you will listen to MakingChips and Buy the Numbers and see if you learn anything from my guests or I. I won't ever claim to be an expert on anything, but I have been fortunate to see and do a lot of things, winners and losers, so if my experience teaches you something I am happy.

                    I am humbled that I get to live my professional dream and I always enjoy the opportunity to help others do the same. If you think I can help you I’m happy to share what I know!

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                      Mark Coxon
                      wrote on Mar 30, 2025, 5:01 PM last edited by andrew-kornuta Apr 1, 2025, 8:19 PM
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                      Hello everyone,
I’m Mark Coxon, Co-Founder and President of Machine Tool Emporium. Our company is dedicated to assisting businesses in making informed decisions about their capital assets. We specialize in a range of services, including buying and selling machinery, as well as facilitating auctions, consignments, and brokerage solutions. I’m excited to connect with all of you, learn from your insights, and contribute value wherever I can. I’m always happy to offer advice and support—feel free to reach out. Thank you for welcoming me into this community!

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                        andrew-kornuta
                        wrote on Mar 30, 2025, 7:18 PM last edited by
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                        Welcome aboard @Mark_Coxon !

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                          Kyle Rahe
                          wrote on Mar 31, 2025, 10:48 AM last edited by
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                          Hello my name is Kyle Rahe from Michigan. I’ve been in the precision machining industry since high school. 18 years later I started working towards my dream and started my own shop. I opened Lake Ann Manufacturing LLC in 2024 when I purchased my 1st vertical mill.

                          I’m here to meet more people with the same passion for machining, along with finding new customers.

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                            Mar 31, 2025, 10:48 AM

                            Hello my name is Kyle Rahe from Michigan. I’ve been in the precision machining industry since high school. 18 years later I started working towards my dream and started my own shop. I opened Lake Ann Manufacturing LLC in 2024 when I purchased my 1st vertical mill.

                            I’m here to meet more people with the same passion for machining, along with finding new customers.

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                            andrew-kornuta
                            wrote on Mar 31, 2025, 5:22 PM last edited by
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                            @Kyle_Rahe Welcome aboard! Congrats on your new business! This is a great place to make strong connections with our US Manufacturing businesses.

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                              Mar 31, 2025, 10:48 AM

                              Hello my name is Kyle Rahe from Michigan. I’ve been in the precision machining industry since high school. 18 years later I started working towards my dream and started my own shop. I opened Lake Ann Manufacturing LLC in 2024 when I purchased my 1st vertical mill.

                              I’m here to meet more people with the same passion for machining, along with finding new customers.

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                              Mike Payne
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                                MT K
                                wrote on Apr 1, 2025, 12:32 AM last edited by
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                                Hi @Kyle_Rahe I have seen some of your work, looking good and putting in the weekend hours too! Congratulations, you're off to a good start.

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                                • D Dennis Delgado
                                  Mar 26, 2025, 6:56 PM

                                  Hey y'all, Dennis here! Lifelong tinkerer turned product designer. Always been fascinated by how things are made.
                                  Co-founded a small company years ago called SyncFab, a marketplace focused on local manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense. Learned a ton over the years, and I am now focused on issues around compliance.
                                  Like Michael mentioned, I've seen American manufacturers getting the short end of the stick from big orgs over the years. Just here to learn and support however I can. Cheers!

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                                  MT K
                                  wrote on Apr 1, 2025, 12:36 AM last edited by
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                                  @Dennis_Delgado welcome!

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                                    Apr 1, 2025, 12:32 AM

                                    Hi @Kyle_Rahe I have seen some of your work, looking good and putting in the weekend hours too! Congratulations, you're off to a good start.

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                                    Kyle Rahe
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                                    @MTK_ Thank you!

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                                      Robert Beecher
                                      wrote on Apr 7, 2025, 5:47 PM last edited by
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                                      Hi, I am Robert Beecher, a Financial Analyst near Indianapolis turned Manufacturing Investor and Connector. I am working on building transition plans for retiring SMB manufacturing owners, building collaborations for American Reshoring, and building interest in manufacturing among the Gen Z.

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                                      • R Robert Beecher
                                        Apr 7, 2025, 5:47 PM

                                        Hi, I am Robert Beecher, a Financial Analyst near Indianapolis turned Manufacturing Investor and Connector. I am working on building transition plans for retiring SMB manufacturing owners, building collaborations for American Reshoring, and building interest in manufacturing among the Gen Z.

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                                        MT K
                                        wrote on Apr 7, 2025, 6:14 PM last edited by
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                                        @Robert_Beecher welcome to the forum!
                                        I love the mission.
                                        It would be great to collect the contact info for shops looking for an exit.
                                        I know a lot of people who are interested and actively making acquisitions.

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                                          Robert Beecher
                                          wrote on Apr 7, 2025, 6:16 PM last edited by
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                                          I have a list! Are your people investors or aspiring operators?

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