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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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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...
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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!
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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...
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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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10 feb 2025

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 pro...
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All seasons

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 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.
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...
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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!
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 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. 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 pro...
57 min