Reliable Plant August 2025

There is no doubt that the physical work required to manage and maintain company equipment has always been (and will continue to be) substantial and of high value. In the end, it takes a person who is willing to climb the tower, crawl into the confined space, or put on the protective suit to perform the work necessary to protect the investment.

In this episode of Gear Talk recorded at Reliable Plant 2025, Wes Cash sits down with Trent McJunkin—an automotive maintenance pro who rose from technician to strategic leader. They dive into why being brilliant at the basics still matters, how to build trust with your team, and the real key to successful reliability initiatives.

This article by Ed Spence and John Pucillo is Part two of a three-part series discussing wireless Condition Monitoring. Part one was a learning session delivered at the Reliable Plant 2025 conference, with the paper available from Noria Corporation.

When you can clearly quantify cost savings and progress toward broader business goals, justifying PdM program expansion becomes much easier.