THE POLY PODCAST
Join your colleagues in the industry as we learn together about the people behind the products of the HDPE industry. Coming to you on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Episodes
33 episodes
#33 Brett Stone, Product Manager McElroy Manufacturing, talks evolution of tracked machines, the iSeries fusion machine debut in new machine sizes 412 and 618, DataLogger, Optimized Cooling, Guided Work Flow, iSeries cases and more.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 33
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57:20
#32 Dan Landy, Alan Ambler PE and Peter Dyke sit around a table and talk common HDPE questions. If you are in the industry and you want to develop your standard responses to common municipal questions, this HDPE podcast is perfect for you. #fuseitorloseit
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 32
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#31 Plastics expert Dr. Chris DeArmitt talks plastics and their benefit to society.
Perhaps after listening to this conversation you will be better able to have a conversation on plastics and their benefit to society. Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 31
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43:57
#30 Join PEA Engineer Dan Landy and Executive Director Peter Dyke as they interview Murphy Pipline's CMO Todd Grafenauer. Todd is the educational leader of Murphy and responsible for their social media and educational program.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 30
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#29 Industry Leaders talk what is upcoming for '24
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 29
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56:37
#28 Join Peter Dyke as he conducts brief interviews with industry leaders to obtain their perspective of what is going on in the various HDPE markets today.
Hear from: Greg Scoby - Crossbore Consultants Richard Kolasa - WL PlasticsDavid Fink - Plastics Pipe InstituteShoumen Rashid - Sandale Utiliity ProductsRusty Reeves - Core & MainAlan Ambler, PE - PE Allianc...
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Episode 28
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36:13
#27 Join an expert panel and the Alliance in a discussion about cold weather fusion operations.
Cold Weather Fusion OPSJoin the PE Alliance as our host Peter Dyke moderates a panel of industry experts who have developed cred in the inclement weather niche of HDPE fusion. This is one you will want to share with anyone...
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Episode 27
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#26 Join Peter Dyke (PE Alliance) and Jimmy Dang (Oro Loma SD) as they discuss the rollout and adoption of HDPE in his medium sized wastewater system. Lots of details and performance related conversation.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 26
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43:54
#25 Dan Landy and Richard Kolasa interview PE Alliance Executive Director Peter Dyke
Join us for an hour long interview with Peter Dyke, Executive Director of the PE Alliance as he shares what is going on with the Association in 2022.Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics...
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Episode 25
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59:12
#24 AMA Alliance Panel
Alliance engineer Dan Landy hosts this podcast that was originally produced as part of the Alliance's webinar program. The Ask Me Anything format is a great way for a panel to discuss key issues in the rollout of HDPE pipe for cities. ...
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Episode 24
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1:06:31
#23 PE Industry Leaders Talk Outlook 2022
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 23
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52:42
#22 Peter Dyke and Dan Landy discuss the latest PE Alliance capability and what to look for at the much anticipated PE Showcase '21.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 22
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24:41
#21 Poly Podcast explores typical HDPE Questions and Issues with expert panelists: Richard Kolasa, Alan Ambler and Doug Keller.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 21
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1:09:39
#20 The PE Alliance announces the latest edition of the Poly Podcast sponsored by WL Plastics. Ron Abbott of CP Chem talks with our Peter Dyke about plastic recycling and breakthrough technology his team has been working on in the lab.
Imagine a future where plastic resin can be reformulated to pass as virgin so the possibilities for recycled plastics are endless. That future could be here soon.Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL...
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Episode 20
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38:12
#19 Two of McElroy's leaders, Brett Stone and Vince King who share their insights of Innovation at McElroy Manufacturing and the future of butt fusion.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 19
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#18 Join Peter Dyke as he enjoys a lively conversation with trenchless HDPE legend, Andy Mayer. Andy has led the way for pipe bursting and HDD with HDPE for the last 20 years. After cutting his teeth with trenchless in the UK he brought his knowledge to t
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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#17 In a departure from the usual format, 3 marine related interview shorts combine to present how HDPE and marine applications come together to provide the same sort of benefits seen in pipelines. ISCO's marine products, a large diameter outfall install
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
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Episode 17
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56:59
#16 Chip McElroy, President of McElroy Manufacturing and Peter Dyke sit down to discuss the evolution of HDPE resin, butt fusion equipment and how McElroy manages through the wild market swings.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor Strongbridge.
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#15 - Two veterans of HDPE use, Josh VanDiver runs the wastewater utility for Redding CA and shares significant use insights. The second guest is Holly Link, recently retired from Colorado Springs Utilities where she was the resident HDPE expert.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor Strongbridge.
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Episode 15
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46:51
#14 - The PE Alliance welcomes two veteran HDPE municipal users to the Podcast. Many lessons learned and interesting facts and stories from 2 engineers: Eric Shaffer (Duluth MN) and Richard Brand (East Windsor NJ).
The PE Alliance welcomes two veteran HDPE municipal users to the Podcast. Many lessons learned and interesting facts and stories from 2 engineers: Eric Shaffer (Duluth MN) and Richard Brand (East Windsor NJ). This session is a great way for the...
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Episode 14
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47:14
#13 - From his base in central Illinois, Core & Main's David Mosier is making an impact and has a unique perspective into what resonates in the Heartland.
Core & Main - One HDPE expert that has been making great progress in the municipal market development is Core & Main's David Mosier. From his base in central Illinois, David is making an impact and has a unique perspective into what res...
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Episode 13
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55:58
#12 - The role of the engineer in specifying HDPE is crucial. Alan Ambler is one of those engineers and offers unique insights into the process that we go through. Join us as we get to know Alan better and learn from him about HDPE and the engineer.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor Strongbridge.
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Episode 12
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#11 - David Fink, PPI president, sits down with Podcast host Peter Dyke for a conversation on all things HDPE, David's career, issues in the PE world and more.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor Strongbridge.
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Episode 11
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