Episode #598: Building an American-Made Brand-Jim Stallman Discusses Eco Global and Imagination Playground
About this episode
Jim Stallman discusses the evolution of Eco Global Manufacturing and its commitment to American-made products.
Welcome to HALO Talks! In this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Jim Stallman, the driving force behind Eco Global Manufacturing, a multi-generational family business based in Providence, Rhode Island. From its humble beginnings in upholstery supply after World War II to a diverse portfolio spanning technical foams, medical supplies, playground equipment, and pet products, Eco Global's story is one of relentless innovation and American manufacturing pride. Jim shares how the company evolved, their deep commitment to keeping production stateside, the strategic decision to move into direct-to-consumer brands, and the passion projects like Imagination Playground, which fosters imaginative, screen-free play for kids worldwide. Listen now for a conversation spanning everything from entrepreneurship, adaptation, and purpose-driven business that now spans playgrounds, pets, and beyond. On listening to customers to drive innovation, Jim says, "When we listened to our customers, we adjusted the product by what they said, what they wanted, and then took that end product and threw it into a design award against . . . multimillion dollar playground installations like tens of millions…
People in this episode
Host: Pete Moore
Guest: Jim Stallman
Topics covered
- American manufacturing
- family business
- product innovation
- direct-to-consumer
- entrepreneurship
- playground equipment
Keywords
- Eco Global Manufacturing
- Imagination Playground
- American-made
- entrepreneurship
- product innovation
- family business
- direct-to-consumer
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Eco Global Manufacturing, Imagination Playground
Places: Providence, Rhode Island
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