Connecting The Lines

Utility lineworkers have one of the most demanding jobs: constructing, maintaining, and repairing the world's electric power grid, oftentimes during extreme weather conditions. Ensuring that safe, reliable power is delivered to homes, businesses, and communities.
So, in this episode of "Connecting the Lines," we’ll explore what it means to be a lineman, how the profession has evolved over time, and what the future holds for this skilled trade.
Joining us are John Sawka and Craig Bean, two former linemen who have a combined 90+ years of linework experience... and some of THE best stories you'll ever hear.

"Innovation" is one of those most overused corporate buzzwords, but what does it actually mean to be innovative? Can it be taught, or is it simply a personality trait? And how can individuals and companies achieve true innovation? We explore these topics and many more in this latest episode of "Connecting the Lines." Call them industrial creatives or product innovators; just don't call them unimaginative. Mechanical engineers Randy Cloud and Ben Cielsielczyk join the conversation and even discuss a few undeveloped ideas, like disposable luggage...??

Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity, but can the charging infrastructure and electrical grid expand fast enough to keep up with the rising demand? In this episode of Connecting the Lines, we talk to two industry experts to find out about the current and future state of EV charging around the world.
 
Episode Guests:
• Martin Spayes – Business Development Director, EMEA
• Patrick Cunningham – Business Development Manager, Renewables

Widespread access to reliable, fast, and inexpensive broadband is an essential need for today's interconnected world and for future technological advancements. So, how exactly are new deployment strategies and government funding initiatives such as the U.S. BEAD Program helping to expand the critical infrastructure needed to support next-generation networks such as 5G? Two broadband experts weigh in on this episode of Connecting the Lines.
 
Episode Guests:
• Dan Levac – New Business Development Manager
• Brendan O'Boyle – National Sales Manager, Communications Markets