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Blog entries tagged with: reliability

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  1. Podcast: Mobile Equipment Reliability featuring Terry Taylor

    What does reliability look like when your assets aren’t bolted to the floor—but hauling 200 tons of ore up a 6% grade? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with Terry Taylor, a veteran of mining and heavy industry, to explore reliability in mobile equipment environments.

  2. Podcast: Cultivating a Culture of Reliability featuring Mike Dwyer

    What does it really take to build a culture of reliability—and why do so many programs stall even when the tools are right? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash is joined by Mike Dwyer to explore how reliability succeeds or fails based on culture, communication, and alignment across an organization.

  3. Podcast: People First, Technology Second featuring Dave Howard

    AI, sensors, and digital tools are flooding the maintenance and reliability world—but are organizations adopting them the right way? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with Dave Howard, CEO of Erbessd Instruments, to challenge the “technology-first” mindset and make the case for a more sustainable approach: people first, technology second.

  4. noria podcast oklahoma manufacturing matt pinnell lieutenant governor

    Podcast: Manufacturing in Oklahoma featuring Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell

    Wes Cash sits down with Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell to discuss the manufacturing industries prevalent in the state of Oklahoma and identify what steps are being taken to bring more skilled professionals to the state and reduce the skills gap.

  5. noria podcast staffing your team sheila shook

    Podcast: Staffing Your Team the Right Way featuring Sheila Shook

    Listen to the podcast How do workforce barriers impact staffing in manufacturing? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with the Tulsa Port of Catoosa’s Sheila Shook to discuss the steps that the Port is taking to attract, hire, and educate workers in manufacturing. From transportation limitations, to a wide-spread lack […]

  6. noria podcast finding lube champion travis richardson

    Podcast: Finding Your Lube Champion featuring Travis Richardson

    Listen to the podcast Who should lead your plant’s lubrication program? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with Noria’s Travis Richardson to unpack what makes a true lube champion. From walking back down eight flights of stairs to grab the right grease, to creating a culture of reliability that lasts, […]

  7. noria podcast brilliant basics trent mcjunkin

    Podcast: Brilliant at the Basics featuring Trent McJunkin

    Listen to the podcast In this episode of Gear Talk, West Cash sits down with Trent McJunkin—an automotive maintenance pro who rose from technician to strategic leader. They dive into why being brilliant at the basics still matters, how to build trust with your team, and the real key to successful reliability initiatives. Whether you’re […]

  8. noria podcast driving lubrication program

    Podcast: Driving a Lubrication Program featuring Steve Breeze

    Listen to the podcast In this episode recorded at Reliable Plant 2025, Steve Breeze from Tolko shares how engaging lube techs in the improvement process can transform a lubrication program. Hear practical ways to build ownership, encourage input from the floor, and drive meaningful change. Watch the video View our YouTube channel

  9. noria podcast reliability santa

    Podcast: Holiday Special: Reliability with Santa!

    On this special episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash chats with the most famous guest to visit the show – Santa Claus!

  10. noria podcast reliability middle east

    Podcast: State of Reliability in the Middle East featuring Mina Soliman

    Wes Cash sits down with special guest Mina Soliman, CEO of Prime Gear and Noria Regional Technical Consultant, to talk about the state of reliability in the Middle East and the crucial role failure analysis is playing in creating world-class facilities.

  11. noria podcast reliability advice

    Podcast: Reliability Advice from an Expert featuring Drew Troyer

    Wes Cash sits down with special guest Drew Troyer, Global Head of Asset Management for Anglo American, to uncover the history and truth behind condition-based maintenance.

  12. noria podcast proper maintenance structure

    Podcast: Proper Maintenance Structure featuring Brian Brzinski

    Dive deep into the world of maintenance and reliability with our special guest, Brian Brzinski, founder of AMSS Advanced Management Systems & Services, Inc.