From the Shop Floor to CEO | Michael Huggett, INDEX Corporation

<p>What does it take to go from shipping and receiving to leading one of the industry’s established machine tool manufacturers?</p><p>In this episode of Rapid Fire Manufacturing, David Turner sits down with Michael Huggett, President and CEO of INDEX Corporation, at the company’s facility in Noblesville, Indiana.</p><p>Michael shares how his manufacturing career began with a simple curiosity about the machines outside his shipping department and how those early experiences shaped his approach to sales, leadership, and customer relationships.</p><p>The conversation explores CNC machining, manufacturing automation, and why improving overall production efficiency matters more than simply reducing individual cycle times. Michael also discusses INDEX’s approach to complete part manufacturing, its philosophy of “Every Job Faster,” and how the company is investing in the next generation of manufacturing professionals.</p><p>From artificial intelligence and workforce development to the future of American manufacturing, Michael shares why he believes we’re experiencing the next industrial revolution.</p><p>The episode also highlights a simple leadership philosophy: getting just 1% better every day.</p><p>Join us for a conversation about the people, technology, and opportunities shaping the future of manufacturing.</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Michael Huggett, President and CEO, INDEX Corporation</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> David Turner, Rapid Fire Manufacturing</p><p><strong>Learn more about INDEX:</strong> https://www.index-group.com</p><p><strong>Follow Rapid Fire Manufacturing</strong> for more conversations with the people driving our industry forward.</p><p></p>