Otselic's Gladding on 'Modern Marvels' Friday night
OTSELIC – Gladding Braided Products will be featured on the History Channel’s “Modern Marvels” program Friday night.
The textile and wire manufacturer has operated a 85,000 sq. foot factory under its current ownership since 2003 in the hamlet of South Otselic. The Gladding name and its facility were originally established in the area in 1816; it then grew into nationally-recognized fishing line producer.
Though the company no longer makes its trademark fishing line, Gladding is now one of the leading makers of braided industrial products using synthetic fibers and metal wire.
By weaving different kinds of materials together with their 1,000-plus machines inside the factory, Gladding creates a range of products including specialized rope, chords, protective coverings for electronics, parts used in fighter planes and even ignition wires for Patriot Missiles, to name a few.
Gladding will be one of the companies featured in an episode of “Modern Marvels” at 9 p.m. Friday that will explore the everyday wonders of “Chains, Wire and Rope.”
“Gladding is thrilled to be part of this award-winning show,” said Sparky Christakos, Gladding’s president.
“Modern Marvels tells the stories of the doers, dreamers and sometime-schemers that created everyday items, technological breakthroughs and man-made wonders. Since its debut on January 1, 1995, Modern Marvels has featured over 500 episodes covering various topics involving science, technology, electronics, mechanics, engineering, architecture, industry, mass production, manufacturing and agriculture,” the company said in a statement.
According to the History Channel, “Modern Marvels” celebrates “ingenuity, invention and imagination brought to life on a grand scale.”
A three man crew from Half Yard Productions visited the plant earlier this winter, interviewing workers and filming several pieces of machinery.
Christakos said producers focused on the plant’s wire products and practices. “The crew really wanted to understand our complete process, from the raw materials we purchase, to the machines we create, to the variety of products we sell,” he said.
Christakos said the History Channel crew also filmed discussions with factory employees and administrators, including plant managers Charles Bishop and Ed Rothwell along with vice presidents Mike Radziwon and Mark Jenner.
For more information about Gladding, visit www.gladdingbraid.com.
The textile and wire manufacturer has operated a 85,000 sq. foot factory under its current ownership since 2003 in the hamlet of South Otselic. The Gladding name and its facility were originally established in the area in 1816; it then grew into nationally-recognized fishing line producer.
Though the company no longer makes its trademark fishing line, Gladding is now one of the leading makers of braided industrial products using synthetic fibers and metal wire.
By weaving different kinds of materials together with their 1,000-plus machines inside the factory, Gladding creates a range of products including specialized rope, chords, protective coverings for electronics, parts used in fighter planes and even ignition wires for Patriot Missiles, to name a few.
Gladding will be one of the companies featured in an episode of “Modern Marvels” at 9 p.m. Friday that will explore the everyday wonders of “Chains, Wire and Rope.”
“Gladding is thrilled to be part of this award-winning show,” said Sparky Christakos, Gladding’s president.
“Modern Marvels tells the stories of the doers, dreamers and sometime-schemers that created everyday items, technological breakthroughs and man-made wonders. Since its debut on January 1, 1995, Modern Marvels has featured over 500 episodes covering various topics involving science, technology, electronics, mechanics, engineering, architecture, industry, mass production, manufacturing and agriculture,” the company said in a statement.
According to the History Channel, “Modern Marvels” celebrates “ingenuity, invention and imagination brought to life on a grand scale.”
A three man crew from Half Yard Productions visited the plant earlier this winter, interviewing workers and filming several pieces of machinery.
Christakos said producers focused on the plant’s wire products and practices. “The crew really wanted to understand our complete process, from the raw materials we purchase, to the machines we create, to the variety of products we sell,” he said.
Christakos said the History Channel crew also filmed discussions with factory employees and administrators, including plant managers Charles Bishop and Ed Rothwell along with vice presidents Mike Radziwon and Mark Jenner.
For more information about Gladding, visit www.gladdingbraid.com.
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