The Manufacturing Executive A 100-Year Manufacturing Journey: Navigating Change While Honoring Legacy w/ Matthew Feldman and Mike Feldman
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Feb 10, 2026 Matthew Feldman, co-president driving growth and engineering-focused pivots. Mike Feldman, co-president modernizing finances and operations. They recount a 100-year family manufacturer's Bronx roots. They cover digitizing workflows and CNC adoption. They discuss shifting from commodity to high-spec markets, lean consulting, and promoting from within.
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Modernize And Specialize To Survive
- EULA survived in NYC by modernizing operations and shifting into higher-margin industries like pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Investing in efficiency (lean, ERP, CNC) and market focus outweighed the costs of staying in an expensive location.
Digitize Workflows And Use ERP Data
- Invest in CNC and digitization to turn week-long manual jobs into hours and boost repeatability.
- Use ERP data to forecast bottlenecks, quote more accurately, and drive continuous productivity gains.
Niche Focus Increases Profitability
- Narrowing from commodity HVAC catalog products into high-spec custom design opened higher-margin niche markets.
- Serving a smaller pie with a larger share delivered sustainable growth and stronger customer relationships.