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We are a network of industrial electrical solution businesses that are all part of a bigger company, CED. We are working together to help manufacturing plants, OEMs, system integrators, industrial contractors and those that are working the plant-floor drive production efficiencies, reduce energy cos…

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    • Sep 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Connect Together Podcast: Conversation with a Plant Manager - Ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 16:43


    I sit down with the Plant Manager (Greg Hundley) of one of our Technology Partners, Service Wire in Houston, TX. We chat about what he cares about, challenges and more as they manufacture and service wire to distributors and user like us.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 24: OEMs and Machine Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 47:40


    Safety on machines is important for any operation and workforce. Things are shifting from safety only being the responsibility of the end users to those that are building and supplying the machines. If designed correctly, it doesn't have to hamper your productivity. Safety experts: Daniel Van Dam and Quinn Mendyk with CED of the Industrial Solutions Network of Nebraska. Listen to learn more. Host as always: Justin Brunken of the Industrial Solutions Network

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 23: A manufacturer, their storeroom solution journey and impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 30:07


    LISTEN to one customers journey and story on how they implemented a storeroom solution with our Inland Empire - Royal Industrial Solutions location and helped them free up capacity of employees, service their customers better and more. Thanks to Deven Weston-Heiser from Pacific Packaging Machinery for her time, words and story of their storeroom solution.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 22: Robotics in the Food & Bev Industry with Codian

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 31:09


    We talk to a founder of Codian Robotics on how manufacturing, especially in the food & bev industry is changing fast with more demands, and how robotics can impact their process, applications for robotics and any challenges. A great listen with Greg Brasic of Codian Robotics, Kara with CED Omaha and your host, Justin Brunken, Industrial Solutions Network of locations.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 21: Hygienics & Food Safety in the Food & Bev Industry with Rittal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 35:08


    In this episode of Connect Together with Justin Brunken, we discuss with Rittal about their latest Food Safety Survey during the pandemic, food safety, hygienic zones and what it means to Food and Beverage manufacturers.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 20: Vision Setting and your Process Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 29:20


    Learn with Phil and me on what the heck is Vision Setting, how it can be critical in process solutions to help everyone get to where they want to be with their process. It’s a process, and progress! Phil Schreiber (Process Solutions Consultant) pschreiber@solconnetwork.com

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 19: Industrial Lighting in the Evolving Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 29:25


    Justin talks to Susan, a lighting and controls expert from Kentucky. An Audit and a little bit of information can take you to the next level. She talks you through the process and explains whens the right time. Any questions or reach out for podcast ideas: justin.brunken@ced.com

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 18: Motion Control is More than Components

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 44:52


    Listen to Chris, a Motion Control Solution Consultant, on how a successful motion strategy is the sum of all its parts and how you can make steps to create a motion solutions for the future. How mechanical and electrical should work together and don't overthink motion, as it doesn't have to be as complicated as you think.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 14: with Bernadette and Brian Talking Our Side of Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 47:57


    Justin Brunken joins Bernadette and Brian from our Kansas City Rensenhouse location to discuss their roles, their passion and why they do it. A great conversation on experiences and what it means to be more than just a job.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 15: Jesse from Industrial Panel Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 17:45


    I talked to Jesse from Industrial Panel Solutions on what makes IPS more than just a panel and the future of panels and the industry. Listen and learn more about panels than you think you knew.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 16: Dan and Austin talking Risks and Mitigating them with AIMM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 47:31


    Justin Brunken talks to Dan and Austin of our AIMM Services division where we first talk about the all too real risks that could happen to your facility. We get a little dark, but switch to focus on ways and services to prevent them and give you some peace of mind.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 17: Sarah of Rockwell and Nate Talking Future of Industry and Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 60:01


    Justin Brunken sits down and talks to Sarah from Rockwell Automation on why Manufacturing matters and what Rockwell is doing about it, while Nate is talking whats happening in the industry and some technology in robotics and motion.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 13: with Tyler & Chris talking Sensors, Safety and Analytics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 61:35


    I bring on two of our Solution Consultants from the center of the country to have a discussion on how sensors, FactoryTalk Analytics for Devices and your network can be advantageous to your safety, production and your operation. From a new-comer to an old plant manager, we have a lighthearted talk. Enjoy.

    Connect Together Podcast @ RAOTM Episode 12 - Interview with Bill Persyn on NEW Info Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 34:04


    We talk to Bill Persyn of Rockwell Automation on all their current and new information solutions and products. Gathering and using the information of your processes, applications and components can be the most important thing you can do. Listen and find out why and how.

    Connect Together Podcast @ RAOTM Episode 11 - Talking Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 56:24


    Recorded live at RAOTM in Little Rock, AR, I interview Karl Williams to explain AIMM Services, then Austin and Mandy to discuss the importance of Safety Assessments, and finally Littelfuse on safety by design with focus on ArcFlash Analysis.

    Connect Together Podcast @ RAOTM Episode 10 - Interview with Delivery Partner Malisko

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 19:13


    At RAOTM we sat down with one of our best Integrator and SP, Dan Jacoby with Malisko to talk about what they do, what makes them great and how we work together to provide the right solution for manufacturing. Check them out here: https://malisko.com/

    Connect Together Podcast @ RAOTM Episode 9 - Why RAOTM, Rockwell U and AIMM Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 46:19


    The Connect Together podcast taking the mics on the show floor of RAOTM convention in Little Rock. In this episode we sit down with Brandon Bernier and talk about what the deal with RAOTM, Mary Burgoon w/ Rockwell Automation's Academy of Advanced Manufacturing, and AIMM Services to discuss Modernization and Network Assessments.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 8: Talking HMIs & Interview with Ariel Duffy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 46:40


    Justin Brunken discusses HMI's past, present and future and talks with an intern Ariel Duffy of Arkansas on helping customer modernize their HMIs and why. PSA: I say HMI way too much!!!!

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 7: with Dan and Allen talking Information, Security and Drives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 63:36


    Listen as we talk with Dan Messina of our Rensenhouse (KS/MO) locations and Allen Thomas of our Keathley Patterson (AR) locations about gathering and using information for your process, how to secure and why, and what they found from Rockwell Automation TechED Learn more at cedindustrialsolutions.com and aimm-services.com with host Justin Brunken of the Industrial Solutions Network by CED

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 6: with Austin & Nate talking Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 40:30


    Listen as we talk to Nate Hunt and Austin Schnell of our CED locations in Nebraska about safety in your plant, why is it important, how it can be implemented, what's new and how to get started. Learn more at cedindustrialsolutions.com and aimm-services.com with host Justin Brunken of the Industrial Solutions Network by CED

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    Connect Together Podcast Episode 5 - A Conversation with Solution Consultants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 65:44


    We talk to our consultants from around the country on what they saw at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Houston and what they see for 2018 in Services, Drives & Motors, Sensors, IC and controllers. With Bill from solconnetwork.com in Nebraska, Austin from solconnetwork.com in Nebraska, Shannon from Keathley-Patterson in Arkansas, Emerson from Rensenhouse.com in KC, and Dan from Rensenhouse.com in KC.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 4 - From Data-Driven Manufacturing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 26:25


    Recorded at the Data-Driven Manufacturing event in Nebraska, we talk to a Rockwell Automation Plant Manager on how she uses data and technology to run her plant as well as TechData and where CISCO fits in.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 3 - Rockwell Automation & Your Network Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 41:45


    Join Justin, Jeff and Brandon as we welcome Frank Busalachi from Rockwell Automation to get his perspective on Industrial Networking and what it takes to create a successful plan and work together. We will also be addressing lightly managed switches and more on the connected enterprise for industrial solutions.

    Connect Together Podcast Live At RAOTM with Panduit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 26:03


    Talking with Connie of Panduit on what Panduit can provide to the OT and IT with ethernet and network infrastructure to keep you confident and up & running!

    Connect Together Podcast LIVE at RAOTM - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 26:09


    LIVE at RAOTM in Portland: Talking Connected Enterprise, infrastructure needed and what is a stratus switch. Listen to Tad Gropp of CES on how to bridge that gap with IT and OT.

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 2: Part 2 - Assessing Network Infrastructure and Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2017 37:58


    Assessing Network Infrastructure and Opportunity

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 2: Part 1 - Intro to Network Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2017 19:41


    Connect Together Podcast Episode 2: Part 1 - Intro to Network Security by Industrial Solutions Network powered by CED

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 2 - Network Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2017 57:44


    Learn why your plant's network security matters, a plan to implement and learn how to ask the right questions, while knowing the basics..

    Connect Together Podcast Episode 1 - Intro to Industrial Networks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 24:52


    Industrial Network Solutions by CED Podcast Series, talking the industrial internet of things, the connected enterprise and how it fits into what manufacturers are doing.

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