Groundwork is a biweekly podcast from McLanahan about key material processing topics. From agriculture to mining to material recycling, our subject matter experts will discuss the best ways to process the raw materials that power the world.
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Understanding Screen Media: Wire Cloth vs Urethane vs Rubber
Nick Ford kicks off Season 2 of Groundwork with TEMA ISENMANN experts Jimmy True and Nick Pyszka to discuss the three most common types of screen media. They explore the pros and cons of each and expl...
Understanding Screen Media: Wire Cloth vs Urethane vs Rubber
Nick Ford kicks off Season 2 of Groundwork with TEMA ISENMANN experts Jimmy True and Nick Pyszka to discuss the three most common types of screen media. They explore the pros and cons of each and explain how application details influence the right choice for efficient screening.
From Classic to Cutting Edge: The Evolution of Sand Washing Equipment
Washing is an important step in the production of high-quality construction sand products. Listen as hosts Rick Madara and Alan Bennetts discuss types of sand washing equipment, including Fine Material Screw Washers, Sand Classifying Tanks, Hydrocyclones, Attrition Cells and more.
From Classic to Cutting Edge: The Evolution of Sand Washing Equipment
Washing is an important step in the production of high-quality construction sand products. Listen as hosts Rick Madara and Alan Bennetts discuss types of sand washing equipment, including Fine Materia...
AGG 1 Preview: Looking Ahead to the Aggregate Industry's Leading Education Program and Expo
Join hosts Andrea Ritchey and Mark Krause as they preview AGG1 taking place March 25-27, including their favorite memories from past AGG1 shows, things to do in St. Louis, MO, and more!
AGG 1 Preview: Looking Ahead to the Aggregate Industry's Leading Education Program and Expo
Join hosts Andrea Ritchey and Mark Krause as they preview AGG1 taking place March 25-27, including their favorite memories from past AGG1 shows, things to do in St. Louis, MO, and more!
Managing Manure Like A Pro: Essential Equipment Every Dairy Farm Needs
Manure management is a challenge for all dairies. Listen as Renee Schrift and Mark Sell discuss systems for manure conveyance and systems for pre-treating manure ahead of anaerobic digestion or storage.
Managing Manure Like A Pro: Essential Equipment Every Dairy Farm Needs
Manure management is a challenge for all dairies. Listen as Renee Schrift and Mark Sell discuss systems for manure conveyance and systems for pre-treating manure ahead of anaerobic digestion or storag...
Tailings For The Future: How Sustainability Is Shaping The Mining Industry
Tailings are a byproduct of mining that consist of reject material and process liquid. They are typically stored in tailings storage facilities or dams, but these can present a number of challenges. Listen as Scott O'Brien and Richard Williams discuss sustainable alternatives to tailings dams, including equipment for recovering reusable process liquid and creating filtered "dry stack" tailings.
Tailings For The Future: How Sustainability Is Shaping The Mining Industry
Tailings are a byproduct of mining that consist of reject material and process liquid. They are typically stored in tailings storage facilities or dams, but these can present a number of challenges. L...
The Importance of Recycled Aggregate in Dving Sustainability
Join Neil Mullan and Construction & Demolition Recycling Association board members John Thomas and Lauren Asfour as they discuss evolving technologies in the processing of C&D waste for reuse.
The Importance of Recycled Aggregate in Dving Sustainability
Join Neil Mullan and Construction & Demolition Recycling Association board members John Thomas and Lauren Asfour as they discuss evolving technologies in the processing of C&D waste for reuse.
40 min
Looking Back at the Aggregate and Mining Industries in 2025
Hosts David Hunter and Rick Madara reflect on trends and challenges the aggregate and mining industries saw in 2025. They also look ahead to 2026 and preview McLanahan's attendance at major global trade shows.
Looking Back at the Aggregate and Mining Industries in 2025
Hosts David Hunter and Rick Madara reflect on trends and challenges the aggregate and mining industries saw in 2025. They also look ahead to 2026 and preview McLanahan's attendance at major global tra...
19 min
Digging into Industrial Sands: From Mining to Processing to End Use
Explore industrial sands with Pedro Freire and Patrick Rockwell as they discuss production processes, quality factors and their role in critical applications.
Digging into Industrial Sands: From Mining to Processing to End Use
Explore industrial sands with Pedro Freire and Patrick Rockwell as they discuss production processes, quality factors and their role in critical applications.
25 min
Collecting Field Samples
Hosts Matthew Lear and Joel Walstrom discuss the proper way to take a field sample from a sand washing plant and how to send that sample to McLanahan's lab for analysis.
Hosts Matthew Lear and Joel Walstrom discuss the proper way to take a field sample from a sand washing plant and how to send that sample to McLanahan's lab for analysis.
20 min
Dairy Housing: Trends For Ultimate Cow Comfort
Renee Schrift and Jake Martin discuss how factors such as climate and cow size affect freestall barn design, as well as how stall design, management and overcrowding play into overall dairy cow comfort.
Renee Schrift and Jake Martin discuss how factors such as climate and cow size affect freestall barn design, as well as how stall design, management and overcrowding play into overall dairy cow comfor...
45 min
Preventing Slurry Pump Failures: Key Maintenance Practices and Upkeep Strategies
Pumps are the heart of a wet processing system, so it is crucial that they are maintained to ensure uninterrupted material flow through the plant. Listen as Alan Bennetts and Tony Bryant discuss preventative maintenance for Pumps, tips and tricks for performing maintenance and key winterization information.
Preventing Slurry Pump Failures: Key Maintenance Practices and Upkeep Strategies
Pumps are the heart of a wet processing system, so it is crucial that they are maintained to ensure uninterrupted material flow through the plant. Listen as Alan Bennetts and Tony Bryant discuss preve...
32 min
Breaking Down the Types of Mining Crushers
Lee Hillyer and Bevan McLachlan discuss the pros and cons of Jaw Crushers, Gyratory Crushers, Cone Crushers, Roll Crushers, Sizers, Feeder-Breakers and more for mineral processing applications.
Lee Hillyer and Bevan McLachlan discuss the pros and cons of Jaw Crushers, Gyratory Crushers, Cone Crushers, Roll Crushers, Sizers, Feeder-Breakers and more for mineral processing applications.
54 min
Sustainable Solutions for Tailings Management
Hosts David Hunter and Cory Jenson discuss the trouble with tailings and how to manage them more sustainably using Thickeners and Filter Presses as an alternative to settling ponds. They explore how this equipment is used to recover reusable process water and produce a drip-free solids material from the wash plant waste stream.
Hosts David Hunter and Cory Jenson discuss the trouble with tailings and how to manage them more sustainably using Thickeners and Filter Presses as an alternative to settling ponds. They explore how t...
37 min
The Benefits of Fines Recovery in Aggregate Applications
Join Wes Edevane and Matthew Lear as they discuss how to recover good fines to put back into your product pile. They also talk about how to capture ultra fines from the waste stream to reduce pond maintenance and cleanout frequency.
The Benefits of Fines Recovery in Aggregate Applications
Join Wes Edevane and Matthew Lear as they discuss how to recover good fines to put back into your product pile. They also talk about how to capture ultra fines from the waste stream to reduce pond mai...
30 min
Inside Scrubbing Equipment: Key Technologies for Mining Operations
Hosts Geordie Edmiston and Tyler Piper discuss how Rotary Scrubbers are used in mining processes to remove deleterious materials. They also share details from Scrubber projects in limestone, iron ore and oil sands applications.
Inside Scrubbing Equipment: Key Technologies for Mining Operations
Hosts Geordie Edmiston and Tyler Piper discuss how Rotary Scrubbers are used in mining processes to remove deleterious materials. They also share details from Scrubber projects in limestone, iron ore ...
24 min
Cross Belt Samplers vs Falling Stream Samplers: Choosing the right sampler for your application
Join hosts Adam Orner and Sam Crawford as they talk about the best applications for Cross Belt Samplers and Falling Stream Samplers for various aggregate and mining operations. They also look at different application details and discuss the process behind selecting the right sampling system for those projects.
Cross Belt Samplers vs Falling Stream Samplers: Choosing the right sampler for your application
Join hosts Adam Orner and Sam Crawford as they talk about the best applications for Cross Belt Samplers and Falling Stream Samplers for various aggregate and mining operations. They also look at diffe...
33 min
Celebrating 190 Years of McLanahan
President and CEO Sean McLanahan and Chairman of the Board Mike McLanahan reflect on McLanahan's history as one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the United States. Listen as they share their proudest moments, what's next for the company and what it takes to reach 190 years in business.
President and CEO Sean McLanahan and Chairman of the Board Mike McLanahan reflect on McLanahan's history as one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the United States. Listen as they share their p...
26 min
Understanding Apron Feeders, Drag Feeders and Wobbler Feeders in Mining Applications
Hosts Lee Hillyer and Peter Bone discuss different types of Feeders used in minerals processing and for which applications each type is best suited.
Understanding Apron Feeders, Drag Feeders and Wobbler Feeders in Mining Applications
Hosts Lee Hillyer and Peter Bone discuss different types of Feeders used in minerals processing and for which applications each type is best suited.
34 min
Water Management In Aggregate Operations: Why Dewatering Matters
Hosts Alan Bennetts and Mike Baxter discuss all the ways water impacts a mine site. They also share how to get water out of products ahead of stockpiling and how to recover water for reuse in the wash plant using dewatering equipment.
Water Management In Aggregate Operations: Why Dewatering Matters
Hosts Alan Bennetts and Mike Baxter discuss all the ways water impacts a mine site. They also share how to get water out of products ahead of stockpiling and how to recover water for reuse in the wash...
52 min
Comparing New And Recycled Sand For Dairy Cow Bedding
Hosts Renee Schrift and David Reid, DVM discuss the benefits of sand for dairy cow bedding as well as share tips on how to manage new and recycled sand bedding for happy, healthy and comfortable cows.
Comparing New And Recycled Sand For Dairy Cow Bedding
Hosts Renee Schrift and David Reid, DVM discuss the benefits of sand for dairy cow bedding as well as share tips on how to manage new and recycled sand bedding for happy, healthy and comfortable cows.
42 min
Introducing QUICKCHANGE™, the Rapid Filter Cloth Changing System from McLanahan
Cory Jenson hosts this special podcast detailing McLanahan's new patents-pending QuickChange™ filter cloth changeout system that allows operators to change filter cloths in less than one minute without having to climb on top of or inside the filter press.
Introducing QUICKCHANGE™, the Rapid Filter Cloth Changing System from McLanahan
Cory Jenson hosts this special podcast detailing McLanahan's new patents-pending QuickChange™ filter cloth changeout system that allows operators to change filter cloths in less than one minute withou...
15 min
Optimizing Frac Sand Production For Consistency and Quality
Hosts Pedro Freire and Patrick Rockwell discuss what frac sand is, the characteristics of frac sand and how to process frac sand after it is mined to ensure a consistent and quality product.
Optimizing Frac Sand Production For Consistency and Quality
Hosts Pedro Freire and Patrick Rockwell discuss what frac sand is, the characteristics of frac sand and how to process frac sand after it is mined to ensure a consistent and quality product.
35 min
Post-Show Pulse On Aggregates After Agg1 and Bauma
Hosts David Hunter and Rick Madara discuss challenges the aggregates industry is facing in 2025, including tariffs and finding and retaining talent.
Post-Show Pulse On Aggregates After Agg1 and Bauma
Hosts David Hunter and Rick Madara discuss challenges the aggregates industry is facing in 2025, including tariffs and finding and retaining talent.
33 min
Best Types of Crushers for C&D Recycling
Hosts Nick Ford, Alistair Forsyth and Liam Holland discuss how stationary, portable, tracked and compact crushers are used for turning construction and demolition waste into a valuable resource.
Hosts Nick Ford, Alistair Forsyth and Liam Holland discuss how stationary, portable, tracked and compact crushers are used for turning construction and demolition waste into a valuable resource.
65 min
Screening Success: How To Choose The Right Aggregate Screen
Screens are the cashbox of an aggregate plant. Join hosts Nick Ford and Jack Robinson as they discuss the principles of screening and factors to consider when choosing a screen for your aggregate application.
Screening Success: How To Choose The Right Aggregate Screen
Screens are the cashbox of an aggregate plant. Join hosts Nick Ford and Jack Robinson as they discuss the principles of screening and factors to consider when choosing a screen for your aggregate appl...
60 min
From Classic to Cutting Edge: The Evolution of Sand Washing Equipment
Washing is an important step in the production of high-quality construction sand products. Listen as hosts Rick Madara and Alan Bennetts discuss types of sand washing equipment, including Fine Material Screw Washers, Sand Classifying Tanks, Hydrocyclones, Attrition Cells and more.
From Classic to Cutting Edge: The Evolution of Sand Washing Equipment
Washing is an important step in the production of high-quality construction sand products. Listen as hosts Rick Madara and Alan Bennetts discuss types of sand washing equipment, including Fine Materia...
45 min
AGG 1 Preview: Looking Ahead to the Aggregate Industry's Leading Education Program and Expo
Join hosts Andrea Ritchey and Mark Krause as they preview AGG1 taking place March 25-27, including their favorite memories from past AGG1 shows, things to do in St. Louis, MO, and more!
AGG 1 Preview: Looking Ahead to the Aggregate Industry's Leading Education Program and Expo
Join hosts Andrea Ritchey and Mark Krause as they preview AGG1 taking place March 25-27, including their favorite memories from past AGG1 shows, things to do in St. Louis, MO, and more!
33 min
Managing Manure Like A Pro: Essential Equipment Every Dairy Farm Needs
Manure management is a challenge for all dairies. Listen as Renee Schrift and Mark Sell discuss systems for manure conveyance and systems for pre-treating manure ahead of anaerobic digestion or storage.
Managing Manure Like A Pro: Essential Equipment Every Dairy Farm Needs
Manure management is a challenge for all dairies. Listen as Renee Schrift and Mark Sell discuss systems for manure conveyance and systems for pre-treating manure ahead of anaerobic digestion or storag...
63 min
Tailings For The Future: How Sustainability Is Shaping The Mining Industry
Tailings are a byproduct of mining that consist of reject material and process liquid. They are typically stored in tailings storage facilities or dams, but these can present a number of challenges. Listen as Scott O'Brien and Richard Williams discuss sustainable alternatives to tailings dams, including equipment for recovering reusable process liquid and creating filtered "dry stack" tailings.
Tailings For The Future: How Sustainability Is Shaping The Mining Industry
Tailings are a byproduct of mining that consist of reject material and process liquid. They are typically stored in tailings storage facilities or dams, but these can present a number of challenges. L...
40 min
How Recycled Aggregates Are Made
What are recycled aggregates? What are they used for? Where do they come from? Join hosts Neil Mullan and Donal McNicholl as they discuss how to process recycled aggregates for use in construction projects.
What are recycled aggregates? What are they used for? Where do they come from? Join hosts Neil Mullan and Donal McNicholl as they discuss how to process recycled aggregates for use in construction pro...
57 min
The Future of Digitization in Quarries
Join us on Groundwork to explore quarry digitization with CheckProof, covering sensors, AI, maintenance and safety tools that cut downtime, costs and preserve site knowledge.
Join us on Groundwork to explore quarry digitization with CheckProof, covering sensors, AI, maintenance and safety tools that cut downtime, costs and preserve site knowledge.
41 min
Improving Sustainability in Crushing and Screening
On this episode of Groundwork, host Nick Ford talks with Kevin Greer about improving sustainability in crushing and screening operations, like that of CalPortland. They explore predictive maintenance, dust control and energy‑efficient upgrades that benefit producers.
Improving Sustainability in Crushing and Screening
On this episode of Groundwork, host Nick Ford talks with Kevin Greer about improving sustainability in crushing and screening operations, like that of CalPortland. They explore predictive maintenance,...
27 min
Mining Without a Mine
Join us as McLanahan experts Neil Mullan and Scott O’Brien explore urban mining, sharing how C&D recycling and wet processing turn city waste into value.
Join us as McLanahan experts Neil Mullan and Scott O’Brien explore urban mining, sharing how C&D recycling and wet processing turn city waste into value.
29 min
Catching up with Industry Veterans at CONEXPO
Join us as we catch up with aggregate producers Mathew Stewart, Ben Tidwell and Jason Voss at CONEXPO last week. Listen as they share their experiences at North America's largest construction trade show.
Join us as we catch up with aggregate producers Mathew Stewart, Ben Tidwell and Jason Voss at CONEXPO last week. Listen as they share their experiences at North America's largest construction trade sh...
12 min
Iron Ore Processing Challenges and Solutions
Join Luka Vasev and Richard Williams as they discuss solutions for iron ore processing challenges, such as ore quality, tailings disposal, equipment availability and more.
Join Luka Vasev and Richard Williams as they discuss solutions for iron ore processing challenges, such as ore quality, tailings disposal, equipment availability and more.
34 min
Troubleshooting Tips for Aggregate Wash Plants
Wes Edevane and Daniel Miles from Process Machinery Inc. tackle common wash plant challenges, from lost fines to high moisture. They explore scavenger systems, dewatering screens and cyclone technology, discussing how proper sizing, optimization and maintenance help to keep sand in spec.
Wes Edevane and Daniel Miles from Process Machinery Inc. tackle common wash plant challenges, from lost fines to high moisture. They explore scavenger systems, dewatering screens and cyclone technolog...
31 min
Understanding Screen Media: Wire Cloth vs Urethane vs Rubber
Nick Ford kicks off Season 2 of Groundwork with TEMA ISENMANN experts Jimmy True and Nick Pyszka to discuss the three most common types of screen media. They explore the pros and cons of each and explain how application details influence the right choice for efficient screening.
Understanding Screen Media: Wire Cloth vs Urethane vs Rubber
Nick Ford kicks off Season 2 of Groundwork with TEMA ISENMANN experts Jimmy True and Nick Pyszka to discuss the three most common types of screen media. They explore the pros and cons of each and expl...