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Explore how Wolong Electric America is powering the mining industry with world-class heavy-duty motors. Join hosts Jerrod Downey, Matthew Conkrite, and Rory Bamford at SME Minexchange as guests John Whitfield (LMS) and Rolando Rivas (Wolong) reveal how AC and DC motors, retrofit solutions, and severe-duty designs keep mining operations running efficiently. Learn why companies are upgrading, rebuil...

Are you ready for the next evolution in fire-resistant building materials? Step into the world of safer, smarter construction with LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB, LP Building Solutions’ latest innovation. In this episode, Rory sits down with experts from LP Building Solutions, to discuss how this advanced fire-retardant OSB is transforming walls and roofs with built-in protection—no extra layers, no compro...

Safety is the biggest variable on any jobsite, and when you are working ten, twenty, or fifty feet in the air, the equipment you stand on cannot be a question mark. In this episode of the Construction Show, host Rory Bamford sits down with David Gasull, VP International - Managing Partner at Stepup Scaffold, to break down the real engineering behind modern scaffolding. 🔸 Visit Stepup Scaffold to...

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Is your ready-mix fleet costing you more than it's producing? With new truck prices skyrocketing and tariffs cutting into budgets, many construction companies are stuck running aging equipment that's past its prime. In this episode of the Construction Show, we sit down with Steve Stermin and Robert Davidsen from Revitalize Mixers to explore a smarter path forward. They reveal how a complet...

How do you transition massive, remote mining operations to electricity without grinding production to a halt? In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Jordan Armstrong, Ben Maytom, and Chris Lodge from Ampcontrol to tackle this exact challenge. They move beyond the theory and look at real-world hardware, like the Ampcontrol MegaWatt Charger. This liquid-cooled, megawatt cha...

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How do you lift 5,000 tons? Let's dive into the world’s largest cranes, Cheniere Energy’s LNG pivot, and the "art of the question" for engineers. Solving heavy industry's biggest problems over an Islander Lager. GET 20% OFF ON YOUR @conexpoconagg TICKETS - USE OUR PROMO CODE: TCS26 https://www.conexpoconagg.com/conexpo-con-agg-construction-trade-show 🔸 Visit Crownsmen Partners t...

Forget everything you know about installing street lights. What if you could light up an entire neighborhood without a single trench, without waiting on the utility, and for less money? In this episode of The Construction Show, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Liam Ryan, CEO of Streetleaf, to uncover the story behind a solar and battery-powered street light that’s turning the industry on its head...

What happens when hype, poor execution, and investor trust collide? In this episode of The Crownsmen Show, hosts Jerrod Downey, Rory Bamford, and Roy Slack break down the dramatic rise and collapse of APA Corporation. From the Alpine High scandal to billions erased in market value, this episode exposes what went wrong, why it mattered, and what investors must learn to avoid repeating history. GET...

The race to decarbonize mining is on, but with so many technologies and roadblocks, where do you even start? If you're setting net-zero targets but struggling with the "how," this conversation is your essential roadmap. We sit down with SMS Equipment experts Mike Brown and Dylan McKinnon to move beyond the hype and break down the actionable, step-by-step journey from today's oper...

What if your mining equipment could predict its own failure and tell you how to fix it? In this episode of Mining NOW, we sit down with Wimpie Olivier and Ole Knudsen from WEIR to uncover how their NEXT Intelligent Solutions digital platform is turning data into actionable foresight, preventing catastrophic downtime, and boosting production.🔸 Visit Weir to Learn More: https://www.global.weir/

Mine sites face a critical water dilemma: too little water creates dangerous fugitive dust, but overwatering can cause massive haul trucks to slide uncontrollably in "unplanned movements." How do you solve it? Host Jerrod Downey showcases Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) with Danny Irvine and Matthew Gray. They unveil ADE's core solution: intelligent spray systems that use pr...

Jerrod Downey talks with SafeGauge’s Dan Hawkins about their problem-solving design process. They dive into how products like the Push Rod sensor and MultiTool Pro tablet were created from direct customer feedback to solve specific issues, like the critical Steering Shake Down test. See how this turns a dangerous, lengthy job into a safe, one-person task that provides precise data in minutes. 🔸 V...

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Discover what a true industrial "fuel island" is and why it needs rugged, reliable technology built for harsh environments. Our guests break down Gasboy's comprehensive solution, featuring their innovative Atlas X all-in-one dispenser and the powerful ECOS cloud software platform. Learn how this integrated system provides total fuel security, precise access control, automated transac...

Jerrod Downey sits down with Chris Callahan of Richards Manufacturing and Kia Aghai of Warn Industries at the Utility Expo to explore the solution: a power-assisted portable winch designed specifically for utility work. Discover how the combined expertise of a utility giant and a 77-year-old winch legend created the Lineman's Drill Winch. This tool isn't just about efficiency; it’s a missi...

In this episode of Building Energy, host Jerrod Downey is on location at The Utility Expo with Bill VanScoy, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Spartan Composites. They dive into the groundbreaking SYSTEM7 XT™ heavy-duty composite mat, a product designed to withstand the toughest environments. Discover how this robust, interlocking matting system is replacing thousands of wood mats and eve...

We’re joined by Paul Ellis from VOSKER to showcase the revolutionary VKX camera. This isn't your average security camera. It’s a standalone, solar-powered system built specifically for the toughest locations—places with zero existing infrastructure. Paul breaks down exactly how the VKX uses its built-in LTE cellular connection and advanced AI to detect intrusions and send high-resolution image and...

What happens when a leader in rugged engineering turns its expertise to the electrical harness? Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) decided to bring this critical component entirely in-house, and the results are a game-changer. Join us on Mining Now for an exclusive facility tour to see how they achieved a 12-month ROI by mastering control, quality, and speed. 🔸 Learn More about ADE: https:/...

Is your pump system being shaken apart from the inside? That harsh, constant pulsation doesn't just create noise—it causes costly damage, reduces efficiency, and leads to premature wear. In this exclusive product launch on The Crownsmen Show, host Rory Bamford sits down with Jen Stevens and Ryan Renshaw from Blacoh Industries to unveil the groundbreaking solution engineered to end this problem for...

Is the biggest mining merger in years a strategic win or a takeover in disguise? And what do flat-earthers and marriage advice have to do with heavy industry? On this episode of The Crownsmen Show, we’re cracking open a Hoyne Pilsner and diving into the week's biggest headlines and our most unexpected conversations.🔸 Visit Crownsmen Partners to Learn More: https://www.crownsmen.com/Voice of Indus...

On this episode of The Construction Show, filmed at WEFTEC, Rory Bamford sits down with Justin Whitley, Darko Lojen and Nick Harland from Drylet to uncover a revolutionary approach to water remediation. They break down how their flagship products, the BioDredger and Aqua Assist, use a patented silica carrier to deliver targeted bacteria directly into sludge, where they get to work breaking down or...

In this episode of The Construction Show, Jerrod Downey is at The Utility Expo with Michael Reis, VP of Sales at Super Products, to demystify the life-saving world of hydro excavation. We get an up-close look at the Mud Dog® Vacuum Excavator, the machine that uses high-pressure water and immense vacuum force to expose underground utilities with pinpoint accuracy. This non-destructive digging metho...

What does it truly take to power a mine with electricity? It’s more than just swapping a diesel engine for a battery. On this episode of Mining Now, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Christopher Taplay, Sales Manager of Electrification Solutions Canada at Epiroc, to unravel the complete picture of mining electrification. We dive deep into why the future of mining depends on a fully integrated elec...