Groundwork Podcast
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...
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26 mar 2025
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...
20 mar 2025
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!
12 mar 2025
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...
27 feb 2025
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...
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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 minLooking 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 minDigging 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 minCollecting 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.20 minDairy 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 comfor...45 minPreventing 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 minBreaking 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.54 minSustainable 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 t...37 minThe 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 minInside 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 minCross 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 minCelebrating 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 p...26 minUnderstanding 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 minWater 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 minComparing 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 minIntroducing 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 minOptimizing 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 minPost-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 minBest 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.65 minScreening 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 minFrom 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 minAGG 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 minManaging 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 minTailings 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 minHow 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 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.41 minImproving 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 minMining 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.29 minCatching 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 sh...12 minIron 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.34 minTroubleshooting 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 technolog...31 minUnderstanding 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...34 min