Kinetic to Be Featured on PBS’s John McGivern’s Main Streets
Industrial knife manufacturer to gain national visibility through popular program highlighting local businesses and communities in the U.S. Midwest
Kinetic, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial machine knives and custom blades, will be featured on the PBS program John McGivern’s Main Streets, a television series dedicated to showcasing local businesses, culture and communities across the Upper Midwest. The announcement marks an opportunity for the company to present its operations and expertise to a broader audience beyond its traditional industrial markets.
Produced by PBS Wisconsin, John McGivern’s Main Streets explores the identity of regional communities by highlighting their people, history and businesses. Hosted by actor and television presenter John McGivern, the show offers viewers an inside look at local industries and the role they play in supporting economic development and innovation.
Kinetic is recognized as a global manufacturer of precision industrial knives, supplying solutions for a wide range of industries, including tissue and nonwovens, packaging, recycling and converting. The company combines advanced manufacturing technologies with decades of engineering expertise, positioning itself as a key supplier for high-performance cutting applications.
The upcoming feature on PBS is expected to highlight Kinetic’s manufacturing capabilities, workforce and contribution to the regional industrial landscape. Participation in the program underscores the increasing visibility of suppliers within the tissue and converting sectors, as well as the importance of showcasing manufacturing excellence to a wider public audience.
HOW TO WATCH
John McGivern’s Main Streets airs on March 19 on PBS Wisconsin, Milwaukee PBS, and PBS stations around the Midwest (check your local listings). Broadcast times vary by local station and time zone. Most markets air the show in the evening on their local PBS affiliate at 7PM.
