Matt Bradbury with Business Acquisition and Merger Associates
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Matt Bradbury, Managing Director at Business Acquisition & Merger Associates about “Sound Merger/Acquisition Solutions “.
Scott Mackenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industry professionals and featuring Matt Bradbury, a seasoned M&A expert with 20 years of experience and $2 billion in transaction value. Bradbury’s firm focuses on manufacturing, distribution, and B2B services, with 80% of clients having blue-collar workforces. He discusses the growing demand for electrical infrastructure due to increased data center needs and the impact of reshoring and nearshoring on manufacturing. Bradbury emphasizes the importance of smart power generation and automation in meeting these demands. He can be reached at matt@buysellyourbusiness.com or 704-905-0565.
Kevin Kucera with RPM Electric
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Kevin Kucera, CEO at RPM Electric about “Hardening the Grid and Electrical Safety”.
Scott Mackenzie hosts Kevin Kucera on the Industrial Talk Podcast, discussing safety and innovation at the Distribute Tech event in Dallas, Texas. Kucera highlights the importance of grid hardening technology, which protects against fast transients and electromagnetic pulses, operating in six nanoseconds and guaranteed for 1000 events. He shares a personal story about a near-fatal electrical incident, emphasizing the need for safety protocols. The conversation also touches on the significance of proper grounding and the dangers of working with electrical systems, underscoring the importance of professional training and adherence to safety standards.
Kenneth Munson with Rhythmos.io
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Ken Munson, Founder and CEO at Rhythmos.io about “Grid-Edge solutions to respond to the increase electrification devices”.
Ken Munson, a serial entrepreneur and former private equity professional, discussed his company Rhythmos, which focuses on grid edge technologies. He highlighted the significant growth in load due to electric vehicles and the electrification of various devices, emphasizing the need for better visibility and management of this load. Rhythmos uses advanced analytics and machine learning to optimize load distribution, enhancing utility planning and operational efficiency. The company leverages Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) data to profile and characterize load impacts, providing utilities with the flexibility to manage their networks more effectively. Munson also mentioned the importance of AI in forecasting and load management.
Allan Schurr with Enchanted Rock
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Allan Schurr, Chief Commercial Officer at Enchanted Rock about “Microgrids and onsite generation”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Allan Schurr, Chief Commercial Officer at Enchanted Rock, about their on-site generation solutions using natural gas reciprocating engines. Enchanted Rock provides backup power for data centers and other industrial customers, offering services to the grid when needed. They have 370 microgrid sites and 2,000 generators, with the largest sites having over 100 generators. Schurr discusses the benefits of natural gas over diesel, the importance of proactive maintenance using data analytics, and the potential for nuclear power in the future. Enchanted Rock is vertically integrated, handling EPC, manufacturing, O&M, and market-facing work.
Matt Neal and Sergey Kynev with Siemens Energy
Industrial Talk is talking to Matt Neal and Sergey Kynev with Siemens Energy about “E-STATCOM and Data Centers and Impact to Power Quality”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts a podcast celebrating industrial professionals and their innovations. In this episode, he discusses grid stability and solutions with Matt Neal and Sergey Kynev from Siemens Energy. They highlight the challenges of maintaining grid stability, particularly with the increasing demand from data centers. Siemens Energy’s solutions, such as STATCOM and E-STATCOM, provide reactive and active power control, enhancing grid stability and efficiency. The conversation also touches on the need for collaboration among stakeholders, including utilities, technology providers, and data center owners, to address the growing demands on the grid.