Meet the Makers
Meet the Makers is a podcast celebrating exceptional leaders who are transforming Northern Ireland’s manufacturing and engineering sector through innovation, job creation and commitment to their communities.
Kicking off during Manufacturing Month NI in May, the podcast aims to celebrate and humanise the stories behind Northern Ireland’s manufacturing leaders, inspire industry peers, employees and aspiring leaders, and document the lasting impact these individuals have made across the sector.
Tune in on demand for:
⚙️ Real conversations with business leaders
💡 Insights from makers, innovators and industry voices
🏭 Stories of leadership, collaboration, digital transformation, adapting to change and the future of manufacturing in Northern Ireland.
Produced in partnership with E-DATA, a network leading on digital, AI and sustainability. E-DATA is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Meet The Makers
Episode 1: The Hutchinson Journey
For our first episode of Meet the Makers, host Stephen Kelly, CEO of Manufacturing NI, sits down with Mark Hutchinson, CEO of Hutchinson, to talk about what it really takes to grow, lead and innovate in manufacturing.
Mark shares the story of Hutchinson’s journey, from family business foundations to becoming a major name in Northern Ireland manufacturing.
We also explore how Hutchinson is putting innovation into action, including the use of Bluetooth tracking across the factory floor to locate components with one-metre accuracy, helping save hundreds of hours every year. 💡
We talk leadership, digital transformation, workplace culture and why community matters in building a business that lasts.