Ben Wiese
All articles by Ben Wiese
The House of MacGregor
By Ben Wiese | Aug 12, 2022
Milliner Cassandra MacGregor is helping to build a worldwide hatmaking community from her north Texas studio.
The Wright Edge
By Ben Wiese | Jul 11, 2022
From a dilapidated patio rebuild to a recording studio for Taylor Swift, founder Doc Wright’s custom furniture company is on a path no one could possibly have expected.
Jamestown Plastics
By Ben Wiese | Jul 11, 2022
With an eye towards sustainability, CEO Jay Baker’s company is changing the approach to product packaging with its innovative Clamtainer performance clamshell.
Weige Knives
By Ben Wiese | Jun 27, 2022
From home garage to cutting-edge workshop, knife maker Travis Weige’s company has grown substantially from a hobby business into a coveted brand.
Bearded Brothers
By Ben Wiese | Jun 27, 2022
COO and GM Nick Meyer says managing its own manufacturing allows the organic bar and snack company to maintain quality while also enabling it to easily test new flavors and products in the market.
Renfro Foods
By Ben Wiese | Jun 06, 2022
Three generations in, the consummate family business has cemented its place in the food manufacturing world.
Klik Belts
By Ben Wiese | Jun 06, 2022
The source of the "world's strongest belts" employs a decentralized manufacturing model.
Casa Chocolates
By Ben Wiese | May 16, 2022
Co-founder Brian Mikiten takes an approach to chocolate-making influenced by a long career in manufacturing and Texas' vaunted barbecue biz.
Piper Sandals
By Ben Wiese | May 02, 2022
Founder Dave Piper knows a thing or two about quality craftsmanship: He's made tens of thousands of pairs of sandals by hand in the last half-century.
The Happy Toy Maker
By Ben Wiese | Apr 18, 2022
Founder Jerry Sims balances manufacturing of rock-solid toys with teaching local students welding and other skills.
