THE POLY PODCAST: Recent Episodes
Alliance for PE Pipe
Join your colleagues in the industry as we learn together about the people behind the products of the HDPE industry. Coming to you on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
David O’Sullivan, President of P.W. Trenchless Construction Ltd., is a pioneer in Trenchless Technology. Originally from Ireland, he moved to Canada in 1978 and became manager of P. Baratta Construction by 1989. He led major HDD and Microtunneling projects, including the first HDD crossings of False Creek and the Fraser River. In 2000, he founded P.W. Trenchless to specialize in Pipe Bursting. A founding member of the North West chapter of the North American Society of Trenchless Technologies, he remains an active leader in the field.
Join Peter Dyke and Richard Kolasa (WL Plastics) as they explore the world of HDPE in austere, marine environments. They’re joined by special guest Adrian Hannam (GreatPacific Consulting) an expert in marine infrastructure. Together, they dive into how HDPE’s durability, flexibility and corrosion resistance make it ideal for underwater pipelines and other marine applications. Hear real-world success stories and innovative solutions. This episode is perfect for engineers, contractors and anyone curious about HDPE’s capabilities in challenging aquatic conditions!
Jonathan Schumchyk - Executive Vice President Haugland Group
Jimmy Kirchdorfer - Chairman & CEO ISCO Industries, Inc
David Fink - President of Plastic Pipe Institute
Richard Brand - Executive Director - East Windsor MUA
Dan Landy - Engineer - Alliance for PE Pipe
Doug Keller - Technical Pipe Lead - Americas - LyondellBasell
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
Perhaps after listening to this conversation you will be better able to have a conversation on plastics and their benefit to society.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
Hear from:
Greg Scoby - Crossbore Consultants
Richard Kolasa - WL Plastics
David Fink - Plastics Pipe Institute
Shoumen Rashid - Sandale Utiliity Products
Rusty Reeves - Core & Main
Alan Ambler, PE - PE Alliance
Richard Butler - ISCO AH McElroy
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
Cold Weather Fusion OPS
Join the PE Alliance as our host Peter Dyke moderates a panel of industry experts who have developed cred in the inclement weather niche of HDPE fusion. This is one you will want to share with anyone who designs, installs or operates HDPE pipelines in marginal weather.
Moderator: Peter Dyke, PE Alliance
Panelists:
Jim Johnston, McElroy Manufacturing
Mike Mosier, Core & Main
Chris Weight, SECOR
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
Join us for an hour long interview with Peter Dyke, Executive Director of the PE Alliance as he shares what is going on with the Association in 2022.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
Alliance engineer Dan Landy hosts this podcast that was originally produced as part of the Alliance's webinar program. The Ask Me Anything format is a great way for a panel to discuss key issues in the rollout of HDPE pipe for cities. On the podcast are Dan Landy, PEA engineer, Jim Hoffman resilience expert as questioners and Richard Kolasa WL Plastics engineer and Peter Dyke PEA.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
Imagine a future where plastic resin can be reformulated to pass as virgin so the possibilities for recycled plastics are endless. That future could be here soon.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.
The PE Alliance welcomes two veteran HDPE municipal users to the Podcast. Many lessons learned and interesting facts and stories from 2 engineers: Eric Shaffer (Duluth MN) and Richard Brand (East Windsor NJ). This session is a great way for the engineer or wary municipal staff member to learn about HDPE integration from two municipal staff members.
Core & Main - One HDPE expert that has been making great progress in the municipal market development is Core & Main's David Mosier. From his base in central Illinois, David is making an impact and has a unique perspective into what resonates in the Heartland.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor Strongbridge.
Harvey Svetlik
HDPE Consultant
Inventor of the "MJ Adapter"
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor Strongbridge.
Join Host Peter Dyke as he interviews MIT trained chemical engineer Doug Keller who shares his perspective on the 4710 resin, evolution of the various markets and what the future holds for advancements in the product.
Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor Strongbridge.
Richard Kolasa (WL Plastics) talks with the PE Alliance's Peter Dyke about all things HDPE. Tune In!Thank you Strongbridge for sponsoring our first ever Poly Podcast.