Made in Virginia

Made in Virginia

Made in Virginia uncovers not only how things are made, but also the innovative and often extraordinary people behind the products made right here in Virginia.

Stihl Chainsaws / Maple Syrup

On this episode, we’re headed to Virginia Beach to see how STIHL manufactures chainsaws.  Then we are headed over to Highland County for something sweet… maple syrup production with Back Creek Farms.

Seigler Fishing Reels / YakAttack

On this episode of Made In Virginia we are going fishing.  First to Virginia Beach for some reel manufacturing with Seigler Fishing Reels and then we will head over to Farmville to see YakAttack create kayak fishing accessories.

Capps Shoes / Sayre Enterprises

On this episode, we are making our way down to Gretna, Virginia to Capps shoes to experience the production of military uniform oxford dress shoes.  Then we will head up to Sayre Enterprises in Buena Vista to see the production of Navy recruit nametapes, Tactical Belts, and canteen straws.

Bassett Furniture / Hardwood Artisans

On this episode, we’re heading south to Bassett, Virginia to learn all about live edge table production by Bench*Made and then we will head north to Culpeper to Hardwood Artisans to see some handcrafted solid wood furniture.

Glaize Orchards / White House Foods / William's Orchard

On this episode of Made In Virginia, we will be looking at Virginia apples, everything from picking at Glaize Apples to processing apple cider vinegar and apple sauce at White House Foods then on to Williams orchard for unpasteurized apple cider.

Mavalerio / Buz & Neds Real BBQ

On this episode of Made In Virginia we are headed to Richmond to see how desert sprinkles are created at Mavalerio, then over to Buz and Ned’s Real BBQ to learn how they smoke Buzz’s world-famous barbecue every day.

T.R.U. Ball | AXCEL / Global Metal Finishing

On this episode of Made in Virginia we are headed south to Madison Heights to visit TRU Ball | AXCEL Archery to see how top of the line archery equipment is made.  Then to Roanoke to learn all about the anodizing process with Global Metal Finishing.

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods / Trager Brothers Coffee

On this episode, we go to Richmond to visit Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods and see how their iconic White House Rolls and Rainbow cookies are made.  Then we will head just south of Charlottesville to to Lovingston, Virginia  with Trager Brothers Coffee to learn all about the coffee roasting process.

Tad Coffin / Dayton Blacksmith Shop / Mobile Farriers

On this episode we're making English horse saddles and then we will held over to the Shenandoah Valley to the only main street Black Smith Shop left in the United States to shoe, and finally we will head out on the road with a mobile farrier.

Volvo Trucking / IR Engraving

On this episode, we head to the New River Valley to the largest private employer of southwest Virginia, Volvo Trucking, then we travel to Richmond, VA to visit IR Engraving.  They create metal rolls used in various manufacturing processes to emboss, stamp and print materials for aesthetic and various texture applications.

Pale Fire Brewing Co. / Cirrus Vodka

On this episode, we’re headed to the Shenandoah Valley, to the friendly city, visiting Harrisonburg’s downtown historic Cassco Ice House, to see how the award winning Pale Fire Brewing Company creates their signature brews.  Then we’ll head over to Richmond, Virginia to see how Cirrus Vodka creates smooth, triple distilled vodka from russet potatoes and pure Richmond tap water.

Hugo Kohl / Romeo Glass

On this episode of Made In Virginia, we visit Harrisonburg and take a step back in time to see jewelry manufacturing done the was in the late 19th and early 20th century with Hugo Kohl.  Then we to head south to Waynesboro, Virginia to learn all about glass blowing with Romeo Glass.

Oysters

Join us as we head to the northern neck and into the Chesapeake Bay to crack open some of Virginia’s farm raised Oysters.

Flexicell - Robotic System Integration

Flexicell is the industry leader in the development and integration of custom robotic systems the world over.

Strongwell Corporation

Learn about the astonishing process of pultrusion, where a special blend of fibers is pulled through resins to make the world’s most durable products: from utility—poles to sea-walls to bullet proof panels all made in Bristol Virginia.

Tadano Mantis Corporation

Get ready for some heavy lifting and learn how a crawler crane that can pick and carry 130 tons is made in Richlands Virginia.

Har-Tru - Clay Tennis Courts

Learn all about the green stone quarried in Charlottesville, Virginia that goes into making the world’s best clay surface tennis courts.

Mohawk Group - Carpets, Rugs and Flooring

Learn how this world leading Virginia manufacturer aims to give back more resources to the environment than it uses.

E.A. Clore Sons

Since 1832 E.A. Clore Sons has been building fine American Traditional Furniture. Hand made to last for generations in Madison County, Virginia.

Gunter Honey & Sweet Virginia

The origin of the honey-bee in North America can be traced back to Virginia in 1622. See how the mid-Atlantic’s largest honey processor gets so much sweetness into each jar in Berryville Virginia.

Daikin Applied

Learn what it takes to make chillers that can cool 180 million BTU’s in one hour. It’s a 15 thousand ton water cooled chiller and its Made In Verona Virginia.

Virginia Distillery Company

Learn what it takes to make the World Whisky Award’s Best American Single Malt. It’s the Virginia Highlands Single Malt Whisky and its Made In Lovingston, Virginia.

The Virginia Ports & TMEIC Corporation

Virginia is home to one of the world’s largest cargo ports. The TMEIC Corporation in Roanoke Virginia designs and manufactures the crane automation systems that move the cargo from ship to shore and back again.

Huss and Dalton Guitar Company

Guitar building at its finest. Enjoy music from Huss & Dalton and the Honey Dewdrops. Experience every step in the building of a world—class Huss & Dalton guitar from choosing the wood — to tuning the strings in Staunton Virginia.

Wakefield Peanut Company

Since 1840 the best Peanuts in the world are Made right here In Virginia.

Tanom Invader

The Tanom Invader a high performance reverse three wheeled vehicle made in Culpeper, VA.

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Made in Virginia is a TV show that takes viewers on a behind the scenes tour of the fascinating array of products manufactured throughout the Commonwealth.

From modern manufacturing to old world craftsmanship Virginia continues to be a leading innovator and producer of manufactured products to customers throughout the world.

Each Made in Virginia segment takes you from the workshop, to the factory floor, to the boardroom and beyond. Made in Virginia uncovers not only how things are made, but also the innovative and often extraordinary business behind the products.

Made in Virginia is presented by Community Idea Stations. Made in Virginia can be viewed on all PBS stations throughout the state. Please check your local listings for date and time info.

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