John Nolis, Manufacturing Manager, JBT Corporation

In this episode, Harold King, President of the Council of Industry, speaks with John Nolis, Manufacturing Manager at JBT in Kingston, NY.JBT is a leader in food processing automation, producing advanced systems like water jet portioning, marination equipment, and x-ray inspection for brands such as Boar's Head and Chick-fil-A. John highlights JBT’s commitment to productivity, safety, and innovation, explaining how their technology reduces human intervention, improving precision and hygiene. John also shares his personal journey from SUNY Delhi intern to manufacturing manager, emphasizing JBT’s partnership with local schools to develop a skilled workforce. With continuous growth, JBT is at the forefront of advancing automated food processing technology.For more about JBT, visit their website www.jbtc.comThe Council of Industry has been the Hudson Valley’s manufacturing association since 1910, supporting the success of local firms and their employees. Learn more at [councilofindustry.org](http://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.