{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"New Leadership Takes Over 150 Year Old Steel Fabrication Company","description":"In this episode of Making Sparks, Casey Voelker and Matthew Nix sit down with Noah Dell, president of Champion Bridge, to explore the journey of a 150-year-old company embracing the future. Noah shares his experience taking over the family business, from updating old-school processes to integrating a brand-new Python beam line that\u2019s transforming their fabrication capabilities. They cover the challenges of preserving legacy while adopting new tech, the nuances of capital investment, and why even an &quot;old-school&quot; business can feel like a startup. Noah also reveals his strategies for navigating the changing labor market, implementing digital tools, and steering growth while keeping the spirit of a family business alive. If you're in manufacturing, fabrication, or simply curious about modernizing a legacy, this episode is packed with insights for you. Episode Breakdown:  [0:00] Introduction to Making Sparks [5:04] Noah\u2019s journey into Champion Bridge [10:11] Legacy and new leadership at Champion Bridge [15:08] Installing the Python beam line: challenges and transformations [20:22] Capital investment decisions and future-proofing the shop [25:14] Going paperless: digital processes for efficiency [30:00] Labor market shifts, hiring challenges, and growth plans  Resources Mentioned:&amp;nbsp; ProFab Alliance grow and improve your business Check out Paperless Parts for estimating and quoting ","author_name":"Making Sparks Podcast for Fabrication Leaders","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/540547","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33794447\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/180739332"}