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Kellie De Pooter with G&W Electric Company

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Kellie De Pooter, Director, Global Marketing and Internal Communications at G&W Electric Co. about “A resilient and reliable grid”.

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial talk podcast featuring Kellie De Pooter, Global Director of Marketing and Communications at G&W Electric. Kellie discusses the growth of the DistribyTech event in Dallas, Texas, and the importance of collaboration with utilities. G&W Electric’s booth features an innovation corner for customer feedback on new products. They focus on resiliency, reliability, and digitalization, using sensing technology and condition-based monitoring to improve grid performance. Kellie highlights a successful collaboration with a customer on a 69 kV apparatus. The conversation also touches on the increasing demand for power due to AI and data centers, emphasizing the need for efficient data utilization.

Milouni Sheth and Jeff Foley with Siemens

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Milouni Sheth and Jeff Foley with Siemens about “RUGGEDCOM and securing utility assets.

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from Distribute Tech in Dallas, Texas, featuring Jeff and Milouni from Siemens. They discuss the evolution of utility challenges, such as increased costs and digitalization, and the role of technology in addressing these issues. Jeff, with 24 years at Siemens, focuses on cybersecurity for critical infrastructures, while Milouni, with over 20 years in marketing, emphasizes the importance of secure, reliable, and redundant communication solutions. They highlight Siemens’ efforts in digital substations, use cases, and AI integration to enhance efficiency and security. The conversation underscores the need for continuous innovation and collaboration in the utility sector.

Tom Kurtz with Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Tom Kurtz, Vice President at Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence about “Utility Asset Management Solutions”.

Scott MacKenzie and Tom Kurtz discuss the importance of asset management in the utility space, highlighting the challenges of tracking and maintaining assets that are not easily visible. They emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach that integrates strategy and execution, leveraging technologies like Hexagon’s EAM and network design systems. Kurtz explains how Hexagon’s solutions help manage the entire asset life cycle, from maintenance requests to predictive reliability, and stresses the importance of user adoption and data management. They also touch on the benefits of visualizing assets in 3D for better field operations and the role of project portfolio planning in construction and capital investment.

Marcus McCarthy with Siemens Grid Software

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Marcus McCarthy, Sr. Vice President at Siemens Grid Software about “Energy Solutions for the Future”.

Scott MacKenzie and Marcus McCarthy discuss the evolving utility industry and the role of digital twins in improving efficiency and reliability. Marcus highlights the challenges of aging infrastructure, increased power demand, and the need for carbon removal. He emphasizes the importance of accurate digital models for better planning and decision-making. Marcus explains how Siemens’ digital twin solutions enable real-time operations and scenario simulations, enhancing network management. They also touch on the practicality of cloud technology and the industry’s readiness to adopt new technologies. The conversation underscores the urgency for utilities to invest in digital twins to meet future energy demands and optimize grid performance.

John Gounaris with G&W Electric

Industrial Talk is chatting with John Gounaris, Vice President at G&W Electric Company about “The monumental changes impacting the utility market”.

Scott MacKenzie and John from G&W Electric discussed the challenges faced by the utility industry, including technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and the need for a more decentralized grid. John shared his 20+ years of experience, highlighting the importance of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven insights to adapt to these changes. Scott joined the conversation and emphasized the need for utilities to be more nimble and adaptable, and for regulatory evolution to accommodate the integration of inverter-based resources.

The world is changing fast! Industrial businesses are juggling every facet of business maintenance and growth, ranging from technological/digital media adaptations to cash flow management and operational efficiency challenges. How do industrial business leaders stay current while managing growth and casting vision for the future? The answers could be found in a learning environment, but never before has there been a place for continuing education in the industrial business arena. UNTIL NOW…

The INDUSTRIAL ACADEMY IS HERE. Finally there is a clearinghouse for all things industrial to assist the business leader. Course offerings provide up-to-date applicable information in business development, technology, finance, operations and leadership presented in an engaging, movement-oriented manner by those in the know. These professionals don’t just talk the talk. They walk the walk with purpose and passion for building not just the industrial business but also the people who make things happen.

The Industrial Talk Podcast family looks forward to learning and growing with you!

When I was in elementary school, our teacher would show us films of industrial professionals making our lives better. For me, these films instilled the passion for industry.

Today, industry has come along way from when I was a boy. It is innovative and focused on solving problems. In short, it’s really cool and exciting.

We need to teach children, around the world, and bring back the “Cool” and “Exciting” and why industry is a wonderful profession. That means we need industrial professionals to re-instill this industrial passion.

This is the Purpose of Industrial Pop. It is an online learning management platform (LMP) dedicated to educating our youth in the ever expanding and innovative world of industry. We also provide this LMP for our teachers to share with their class.

These are very exciting times for industry and we must begin educating our future and it starts with you. If you are interested, please contact me at: https://industrialtalk.com/contact/ and just let me know that you are interested in positively impacting our future industry leaders.