Industrial Talk
The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie
Industrial Talk is about celebrating the women and men of industry and manufacturing. We celebrate these innovative leaders and companies because they make our lives better and are changing the world for the better! These passionate leaders collaborate, innovate and educate with speed and purpose to positively impact people and communities around the world. Industrial Talk in collaboration with industry and manufacturing leaders address topics that include: Digital Transformation, Big Data,…
Recent Episodes
Luis Javier Garcia de Rozas - Guascor Energy
Aug 4, 2026Luis J. Garcia de Rozas, CEO of Guascor Energy, discusses the company's flexible gas and diesel engine solutions for power generation. Guascor manufactures multi-fuel engines (natural gas, biogas, synthetic gas) ranging from 300 kW to 2 MW at facilities in Spain's Basque region, serving IPPs, utilities, and increasingly data center developers. The company recently achieved strong financial recovery under private equity ownership, with 210-220 employees, and is navigating unprecedented demand driven by data center expansion and shifting market dynamics in power generation.
Matthew Bishop with VATIT STREAM
Jul 31, 2026Matthew Bishop, Head of Global Sales at VATIT STREAM, discusses international logistics compliance and VAT efficiency for manufacturers at MD&M West in Anaheim. The episode covers how VATIT STREAM helps companies navigate tariffs, HS codes, and VAT recovery—particularly for medical device manufacturers—by establishing foreign entities and optimizing cross-border shipments. Bishop explains the complexities of global trade compliance and how his team manages constantly evolving regulations.
Jim Krochune with APM Steam
Jul 30, 2026Jim Krochun, National Healthcare Manager at APM Steam, discusses the critical role of steam systems in industrial and healthcare facilities and the pervasive inefficiencies in steam distribution networks. APM Steam specializes in steam trap surveys, heat exchanger cleaning, piping insulation, and pressure reducing valve optimization, delivering average ROI payback periods of 6–9 months. Krochun emphasizes the shortage of skilled steam technicians due to retiring boiler techs and presents a case study of a NYC hospital losing $180,000 annually through a faulty heat exchanger, highlighting how on-site expert assessment outperforms wireless monitoring in harsh steam environments.
Mehdi Kargar with Maxterial
Jul 29, 2026Mehdi Kargar, founder and CEO of Maxterial, discusses the company's mission to develop a hexavalent chromium alternative coating technology for industrial applications. Founded in 2015 after scientific discovery at Virginia Tech, Maxterial has spent over a decade developing a non-toxic, high-performance coating solution that matches or exceeds chromium's performance while improving energy efficiency by up to 4x and reducing manufacturing labor requirements. The coating addresses a $3.3 billion global corrosion problem across aerospace, defense, steel production, and hydraulics industries, with regulatory deadlines in 2027 (EU) and 2030 (U.S. Army) driving urgent adoption.
Kayla Konieczny with Erie Bronze and Aluminum
Jul 23, 2026Kayla Konieczny, Inside Sales and Procurement Specialist at Erie Bronze and Aluminum, discusses her career transition into manufacturing and her role managing material sourcing and procurement for aluminum and bronze casting operations. Recorded on-site at Penn State Erie during the METAL (Metallurgical Engineering, Trade, Apprenticeship and Learning) program, the conversation explores the complexity of raw material sourcing, commodity pricing volatility (particularly tin and aluminum), supply chain constraints (only 2 U.S. ingot makers), and the critical role of procurement in foundry operations. Konieczny also advocates for increasing female participation in manufacturing and skilled trades.
Bill Kaewert with Stored Energy Systems
Jul 22, 2026Bill Kaewert, recently stepped-down CEO of Stored Energy Systems (SENS), discusses the critical challenge of maintaining reliable electric power in the U.S. as demand surges from data centers, electrification, and population growth while dispatchable generation capacity retires. He explores how data center backup generators (100 GW of untapped capacity), distributed energy resources, microgrids, and prosumer models could solve the grid reliability crisis, and advocates for regulatory changes and "bring your own power" approaches pioneered by Texas.
Trevor Perrott with Censys Technologies
Jul 21, 2026Trevor Perrott, co-founder of Censys Technologies, discusses the company's aerial intelligence platform that uses drones equipped with LiDAR and AI to inspect power lines, vegetation management, and critical infrastructure. The conversation covers how drone-based data collection and 3D mapping can improve utility operations, reduce wildfire risk, and address the lineman shortage through better asset intelligence and prioritization. Perrott also explores emerging use cases beyond power lines, including beach erosion monitoring and fraud detection in highway maintenance contracts.
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