BIC Magazine Podcast Network

Podcast: What makes a business last? How PALA Group succeeded for 50 years

Jeremy Osterberger interviews Scott Barringer, President and CEO of PALA Group, a Gulf Coast-based industrial contractor established in 1973, celebrating 50 years of success.

Scott highlights PALA Group's journey from its origins in sugar refineries to becoming an employee-owned company in 2008. Diversification, including acquisitions like US Fusion and Arco Power Systems, has been crucial for PALA Group's success. Technological investments like 3D laser modeling and upcoming robotic welding equipment demonstrate PALA Group's commitment to innovation. Scott emphasizes the importance of training and collaboration with educational institutions to prepare for the future. Looking ahead, PALA Group aims for further diversification and growth, led by the younger generation within the company.

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Podcast: Empowering women in the manufacturing workforce

BIC Magazine's Natalia Bien is joined by Dr. Ashleigh McWilliams, senior analytical chemist at INEOS Olefins and Polymers.

Dr. McWilliams shares her experiences working in STEM, her passion for empowering women in manufacturing, and the importance of work-life balance.

For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit https://www.bicmagazine.com/

Podcast: ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery Manager Regina Davis discusses the BRRIC suite

Regina Davis, ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery manager, talks with BIC Magazine about the Baton Rouge Refinery Integrated Competitiveness Suite (BRRIC).

She gives insight into the updates made to the Baton Rouge site and how the BRRIC suite will improve the sites competitiveness.

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Podcast: Port of Corpus Christi IT director discusses ISO 27001 certification and Maritime cybersecurity

Brooks Lobingier, director of information technology for Port of Corpus Christi, discusses the Ports recent ISO 27001 Certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS).

He also discusses the evolution of cybersecurity in maritime commerce and the Ports commitment to continually maintaining and enhancing the ISMS.

Podcast: Merichem CEO Kendra Lee discusses the sale of the company’s technology business unit to Black Bay

Kendra Lee, Chairman and CEO of Merichem Company, discusses with BIC Magazine the process behind the sale of Merichem Process Technologies and Merichem Catalyst Products.

Podcast: Overcoming challenges and achieving excellence in workforce development with Turner Industries

Jeremy Osterbeger interviews Stephen Toups, CEO of Turner Industries.

Toups discusses Turner's involvement in recent projects, how leadership is vital to Turner's success and tells us how the company maintains its high safety record.

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Podcast: Dow’s big investment in Freeport: Enhancing MDI production

Jeremy Osterberger interviews Christina Mahally, North American Marketing Director for Dow Polyurethanes.

They discuss Dow's recent investment in a new MDI distillation and pre-polymers facility at their Freeport, TX manufacturing site.

Podcast: The ownership mindset: Leadership, curiosity and humility with CEO and author Kerry Siggins

Explore leadership styles, curiosity's role, and the value of humility in a conversation with Kerry Siggins, StoneAge CEO and author of "The Ownership Mindset" ahead of the book's October 17, 2023 release.

Podcast: Chad Burke provides a preview of the 2023 Gulf Coast Industry Forum

Chad Burke, President & CEO at Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, discusses the upcoming Gulf Coast Industry Forum. Explore the impressive panelists, event highlights, and discover how to access more information and register for this must-attend event that brings together Houston's business community to foster growth and collaboration in the Gulf Coast region.

Podcast: Dow and X-Energy advance towards zero carbon emissions with new advanced small modular reactor

Jeremy Osterberger interviews Heather Lyons, Site Director for Seadrift Operations at Dow, to learn about their partnership with X-energy and the groundbreaking small modular reactor project aimed at providing safe, reliable, and zero carbon emissions power to the Seadrift site. Discover how this aligns with Dow's Decarbonize & Grow strategy and the impact of the project on future asset replacements.