Elizabeth Galanis-Miller to Speak at “Made in Western New York 2025”

by | Oct 14, 2025

Elizabeth Galanis-Miller to Speak at “Made in Western New York 2025” | Sealing Devices

Elizabeth Galanis-Miller to Speak at “Made in Western New York 2025”

Championing Local Manufacturing & Innovation in the Buffalo Region

Buffalo, NY — October 14, 2025 — Elizabeth Galanis-Miller, President & Chief Operating Officer of Sealing Devices Inc., will be a featured speaker at Made in Western New York 2025, hosted by Buffalo Business First. The event brings together manufacturers, industry leaders, economic development stakeholders, and entrepreneurs to highlight the region’s manufacturing prowess and growth opportunities.

Made in Western New York is a signature gathering celebrating regional manufacturing excellence, exploring trends, challenges, and opportunities in supply chains, advanced materials, automation, workforce development, and sustainable practices. The event is widely recognized as a platform for building connections across the Western New York manufacturing ecosystem.

Galanis-Miller is a third-generation leader at Sealing Devices, with nearly two decades of experience in the company. She currently serves as President & COO, guiding strategic growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

In 2025, Liz was honored on Buffalo Business First’s Power 200 Women list, ranking #110 among Western New York’s most influential female leaders.

Topic Focus: Sustaining Innovation in Local Manufacturing

At Made in Western New York, Galanis-Miller will address the theme of “Sustaining Innovation in Local Manufacturing.” Her remarks will cover:

  • Strategies for maintaining competitiveness in global markets while rooted locally
  • Investments in automation, R&D, and digitalization
  • Building resilient supply chains in a changing geo-economic landscape
  • Workforce development: recruiting, training, and retaining skilled talent
  • Sustainability and circular practices in manufacturing

Her insights will draw from real-world experience leading a multi-generation manufacturing firm in Western New York amid changing market dynamics.

“Manufacturing remains the backbone of Western New York’s economy,” said Galanis-Miller. “I look forward to sharing how local companies can leverage innovation, workforce investment, and collaboration to drive growth right here at home.”

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Location: The Admiral Room at The Marin, 237 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Host: Buffalo Business First
Registration: Visit the event page to register

About Sealing Devices

Sealing Devices is celebrating 60 years as a privately held manufacturer and distributor of seals, gaskets, O-rings, EMI shielding, custom molded rubber, and adhesives. Throughout its six decades of operation, the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence has been unwavering. Sealing Devices is headquartered outside of Buffalo, NY, with additional offices in Rochester, NY; Erie, PA; and Melbourne, FL. The company is Veteran-Owned and Small Business & ITAR registered and was recently named a Buffalo News Top Workplace for 2024.