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Building a Manufacturing Movement That Lasts with Manufacturing Happy Hour’s Chris Luecke
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- Mar 19, 2026
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It was a pleasure to welcome Chris Luecke to the podcast. Chris is a podcast himself, as founder and host of the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast, one of the most recognizable shows in the industry, with nearly 300 episodes exploring the people, ideas, and leadership shaping modern manufacturing. With a background at Rockwell Automation and experience spanning industries from oil and gas to semiconductors, Chris brings his experience and a sharp understanding of how to communicate manufacturing’s value in a rapidly changing world. In our conversation, we dig into the evolution of manufacturing storytelling and how it’s starting to change. We explore the importance of meeting people where they are, elevating peer voices, and creating relatable pathways into manufacturing careers, especially for the next generation. Chris also reflects on the diversity of perspectives across the manufacturing ecosystem, all the different roles needed to make it work, and why that range is essential for driving both innovation and resilience. We close with a message for manufacturers and ecosystem leaders alike: this moment calls for both courage and agility. Courage to adopt new technologies, share stories, and lead from the front—and agility to navigate uncertainty while building businesses that can endure across generations. Chris makes a compelling case that the future of manufacturing depends not just on policy or capital, but on people stepping up to tell the story of what they’re building and why it matters. Thanks to Chris for the energy, insight, and inspiration, and congratulations to 10 years of Manufacturing Happy Hour! 🔗Links to Learn More: Find Chris on LinkedIn . Listen to Manufacturing Happy Hour on your favorite platforms. Follow AMCC on Linkedin . Find Matt on Linkedin .…