Adam Drakeley, Xylem Senior Applications Engineer and Simon Mathias, Xylem Global Product Manager of Dewatering Digital Solutions, share their experiences in preparing for and responding to historic flooding that took place in Liege, Belgium, i

Digging Into the Canadian Mining Market

Aug 2nd, 2023 8m 56s

Matt Tait, Xylem Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada, discusses the Canadian mining market, differences and similarities throughout the country, how service and digital solutions are changing customer approaches to projects and maintenanc

Custom Barges & More From the World of Aggregate Mining

Jul 24th, 2023 9m 31s

Michael Elliott, Xylem Service Center Manager based in Nashville, Tennessee, joins the show to share his experiences working with customers in aggregate mining and the role of water in applications including water supply to plants, pit dewateri

Lessons in Selling Quality & Service with Fred Kesich of Pac Machine Co.

Jul 5th, 2023 15m 9s

Fred Kesich, owner and head of engineering of Pac Machine Co., shares the origins of his family-owned business and how they became a longtime Xylem partner and Flygt and Godwin distributor based in California.Kesich shares his experiences an

Working in Underground Mining Operations & Adapting to Climate Challenges in the American West

Jun 19th, 2023 10m 1s

Chris Settelmeyer of Pac Machine Co., a Xylem partner and Flygt and Godwin distributor headquartered in Sacramento, California, joins the show to give insight into his world serving customers in the Nevada mining, construction and municipal mar

Enabling Customers to Focus on What They Do Best Through Service Solutions

Jun 5th, 2023 12m 30s

Allison Stroebele, Xylem Director of Sales and Service for Canada, joins host Amanda Holloway to explain her current role in managing Flygt and Godwin brands in the Canadian market, her career journey thus far, and her thoughts on the changing

What Makes the Difference in Building True Customer Partnerships?

May 31st, 2023 15m 53s

Greg Asselta, Global Product Manager for Flygt Dewatering, Infrastructure and Process, discusses his role at Xylem in supporting the industrial, construction and mining industries, highlights what customers should look for in a pump provider, a

What Municipalities Should Know When Planning Their Next Infrastructure Project

May 1st, 2023 22m 36s

Jason Miller, Service Solutions Business Development Manager for Infrastructure at Xylem, joins the show to share his experience working with customers to update America's sewer systems, aging infrastructure and his work in the CIPP (cured-in-p

From Process to Nuisance, Water’s Crucial Role in Aggregate Mining

Apr 24th, 2023 21m 16s

Mike Ivory, Xylem Director of Service Solutions and Business Development, joins host Amanda Holloway from CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas to talk about the aggregate and mining industry and the role of water, from nuisance water and process water

Facing Modern Challenges & Rapid Growth in the HVAC Industry

Apr 14th, 2023 31m 15s

A pair of Bell & Gossett manufacturer's reps, Rob Grady, President & CEO of Mulcahy Company, and Eugene Mitchell, Principal of McNevin Company, join Solving Water to share their insights on a changing and fast-moving industry.Grady and Mitchel

ASHRAE, Commercial Buildings & Everything About Efficiency All At Once

Mar 31st, 2023 28m 30s

Dan Chudecke, Director of Business Development at Mulcahy, a Bell & Gossett manufacturer's rep, and First Vice Chair for the Membership Promotion Committee at ASHRAE, shares his unique wisdom and perspective on the ever-evolving state of the HV

HVAC Industry Takes from Texas, with Oslin Nation’s Mike Barnett

Mar 24th, 2023 13m 31s

Mike Barnett with Texas-based Oslin Nation, a Bell & Gossett manufacturer's rep, joins the show to share his insights on the state of the HVAC industry and the critical focus on searching for and educating the next generation of industry profes

Future-Proofing the Commercial Building Industry with Hydronic Systems

Mar 7th, 2023 16m 11s

Alan Jones, Xylem Senior Director of Product Management, and Mike Licastro, Xylem Training and Education Manager for Commercial Building Services and the Little Red Schoolhouse, join the show to discuss the release of their new co-authored whit

Building Better Cities Through Sustainable Commercial Buildings (and Beyond)

Feb 28th, 2023 22m 24s

Dave Flinton, Xylem Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Technology and Product Management Officer, returns to Solving Water to discuss the latest Xylem initiative in the commercial buildings market, Building Better.Led by the Bell & Gos

Pipeline Assessment Technology, Leak Detection & How Utilities Can Keep Pipe in the Ground

Feb 1st, 2023 22m 9s

The team from Pure Technologies, a Xylem brand, joins the show to discuss all things assessment services. Chris Kyea, Global Product Manager for Inline Leak Detection; Kate Zhao, Product Manager for Monitoring Solutions; Adrian Black, Director

Democratizing Data in Water Utilities Through Digital Solutions

Jan 16th, 2023 18m 33s

Chris Thomson, Vertical Marketing Manager for Water Networks at Xylem, joins Solving Water to provide updates and highlight what's new from Sensus technologies and digital solutions for water, gas and electric customers.Recording at WEFTEC 202

Cybersecurity in the Water Sector & How Utilities Can Be Prepared

Jan 9th, 2023 16m 16s

Griffin Harrison, Product Security Leader at Xylem, joins the show to share the state of cybersecurity in the water sector. He reviews risks facing utilities and municipalities, and how preparedness through back-ups, practice of procedures and

WEF President Ifetayo Venner on Building Community in Water & Turning Vision Into Action

Jan 3rd, 2023 28m 11s

Ifetayo Venner, President of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and a Senior Vice President at Arcadis, joins host Amanda Holloway to share her ongoing journey in the water sector. Venner discusses how a background rooted in environmentalis

Empowerment, Leadership & Building Connection with Charli Matthews

Dec 12th, 2022 23m 20s

Charli Matthews, Founder & CEO of Empowering Brands, which includes Empowering Pumps & Equipment, Empowering Women in Industry, and the Empowering Industry Podcast (hosted by Matthews), sits down with Solving Water host Amanda Holloway at WEFTE

How Utilities Can Lead the Race to Net Zero with Austin Alexander

Dec 5th, 2022 15m 10s

Austin Alexander, Xylem Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact, joins the show to discuss a new Xylem paper released at WEFTEC 2022, Net Zero: The Race We All Win. With over 80 water and wastewater utilities already setting net-zero

Introducing Students to Opportunities in the Water Industry

Nov 28th, 2022 13m 19s

Lindsay Birt, Client Solutions Manager at Xylem, joins the show from WEFTEC 2022 to discuss her role as a leader within InFlow, a program led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) that helps introduce future leaders in water by engaging und

Building Long-Term Partnerships Through Lifecycle Services

Nov 21st, 2022 13m 59s

Joe Johnston, Xylem Vice President of Global Lifecycle Services, joins the show to share his role in building shared success and supporting customers by aiming for and achieving outcomes that help improve efficiency, sustainability and address

Approaching Global Water Challenges With Optimism & Trust with Patrick Decker & Hayati Yarkadas

Nov 10th, 2022 34m

Xylem CEO Patrick Decker & Hayati Yarkadas, Senior Vice President and President, Europe, Water Infrastructure and Global Services at Xylem, join the show to discuss the current state of water challenges, including aging or underdeveloped infras

[Bonus Episode] 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize Winner on Research & Getting Young People Involved in Water

Oct 25th, 2022 27m 4s

Annabelle M. Rayson, of Canada, was the recipient of the prestigious 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her research on how to treat and prevent harmful algae blooms. Rayson’s project, titled, Plankton Wars: An Innovative Analysis of Daphnia

How a Utilities Operator Approaches Digitization in Water & Pump Selection; Plus: Stories From the Field

Oct 10th, 2022 25m 33s

Nate Mather, currently with the San Bernardino water department and former Chief Plant Operator for the wastewater treatment plant, collections and drinking water systems aboard the 29 Palms Marine Corps Base in California, joins Solving Water