# Steel, Supply Chains, and the Future of Industrial Growth

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Podcast: [The Smart Factory Podcast: Powered by Catalyst Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-factory-podcast-powered-by-catalyst-connection-7830112)
Published: 2026-05-26T14:07:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1646

## Resource

The steel industry has shaped western Pennsylvania for generations. Now, a new chapter may be unfolding. In this episode of the Smart Factory Podcast, Petra Mitchell speaks with Doug Dunworth about the realities facing the steel industry today, from workforce pressures and global competition to the significance of Nippon Steel’s proposed investment and what it could mean for the future of manufacturing in the region. The conversation explores how steel remains deeply connected to supply chains, infrastructure, energy, and industrial growth across southwestern Pennsylvania. Doug also shares perspective on leadership, long-term industry cycles, and why the next phase of manufacturing investment matters for both companies and communities.

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