Gordon Burdis, President of James L. Taylor Manufacturing Company

In this podcast episode, Harold King, President of the Council of Industry, sits down with Gordon Burdis, President of James L. Taylor Manufacturing Company.Founded in Poughkeepsie in 1911, James L. Taylor Manufacturing has been a staple in industrial assembly and clamping equipment for the woodworking industry. Gordon delves into the company's impressive history, from its beginnings with hand clamps to its evolution into producing fully automated machinery. Gordon provides insights into the company's workforce, which includes 45 employees engaged in various roles from manufacturing to global sales. He describes how their industrial equipment, such as clamp carriers and lumber optimization machines, has adapted over the decades, emphasizing the company's commitment to innovation and quality control. Listeners will also learn about the company’s vertical integration approach, which allows them to maintain high standards of manufacturing and customer service. Gordon explains the role of their engineering team and the importance of having skilled engineers involved in both machine design and programming. The discussion also touches on the company's recent acquisition of a Portland-based machinery manufacturer, which will enhance their product offerings and expand their market reach. Gordon’s journey from factory worker to company president is highlighted, including his experiences abroad and how they influenced his leadership style. Tune in to discover how James L. Taylor Manufacturing continues to evolve and thrive in a competitive industry.For more information about James L. Taylor Manufacturing Company, check out their website at www.jamesltaylor.com.--The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association of the Hudson Valley since 1910. We are a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of our member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley Community. For more information about the Council of Industry visit our website at councilofindustry.org.

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Meet the people behind the products. For more than a century The Council of Industry has been supporting Hudson Valley manufacturers. Through training, advocacy, networking, information, workforce development and more The Council of Industry helps its member grow and prosper in and increasingly complicated global marketplace. From semi-conductors to Jet engine turbines – from apple pie filling to smoked salmon – from cosmetics to high definition micro displays – Council members make the products that make the world run.Through our podcast we introduce listeners to the people who own, work in, and support these businesses, businesses that together are the Council of Industry. We learn about their products and career paths. We learn about their leadership styles and their passion for their work. We learn about their challenges and their opportunities. In the process we learn more about manufacturing and why it is such a vital sector of our economy- vital to our region’s prosperity, our security and our future.We hope you enjoy listening and getting to know the people behind the products. If you have suggestions for people who are part of the Hudson Valley manufacturing community who you would like to know more about or think our listeners would enjoy hearing from please let us know by emailing jhansen@councilofindustry.org.