CMW Global CEO Lindsey Crisp Featured in Business North Carolina

We’re proud to announce that our CEO and President, Lindsey Crisp, was featured as a panelist in Business North Carolina’s recent manufacturing industry roundtable discussion. The high-profile forum brought together leading manufacturing executives from across the state to discuss the current landscape, challenges, and future of North Carolina’s manufacturing sector.

Key Insights from Our CEO Lindsey Crisp

During the roundtable, Lindsey shared valuable perspectives on several critical industry topics:

On North Carolina’s Manufacturing Strength: Lindsey Crisp emphasized the talent and expertise within our workforce, highlighting our daily collaboration with skilled welders, machinists, industrial mechanics, and mechanical engineers. He noted that approximately half of our product line serves the North Carolina industry, while the other half supports naval defense operations, including work on aircraft carriers and missile-defense system components.

On Workforce Development: He outlined how we’ve evolved our recruitment and retention strategies to meet current market demands and stressed the importance of investing in workers early in their development. Lindsey emphasized our commitment to local hiring, noting that employees with roots in eastern North Carolina tend to demonstrate stronger retention rates when mentored by our existing team.

On Technology Integration: Lindsey Crisp discussed our strategic approach to artificial intelligence adoption, explaining how we’re beginning to implement AI for workflow processes like email proofing, with plans for significant expansion into scheduling and resource planning. He acknowledged the unique challenges facing manufacturers of our size in staying at the forefront of AI development while emphasizing our partnerships with organizations like NC State Industrial Expansion Service for training and support.

On Supply Chain Resilience: He addressed the ongoing supply chain challenges facing the industry, from COVID-19 disruptions to current tariff uncertainties, while maintaining an optimistic outlook for both our company and North Carolina’s manufacturing future.

Looking Forward

As noted in the discussion, North Carolina continues to attract manufacturing investment due to its strategic location, skilled workforce, and supportive business environment. Our CEO’s participation in this forum demonstrates our commitment to contributing to the state’s manufacturing leadership and our role in shaping the industry’s future direction.

The full roundtable discussion is available at businessnc.com/round-table/, where readers can access the complete insights from all participating manufacturing leaders.