THE POLY PODCAST

#42 10 Topics Industry Professionals Should Know

The Alliance Team present Podcast #42 featuring Dan Landy and Alan Ambler PE, engineers from the Alliance. This podcast is focused upon the iHDPE ndustry sales person. The team discusses common questions from the standpoint of the industry sales person so the listener can be equipped with how to answer both those easy and  complex questions. You watch or listen to this session you will be able to talk about the following Issues:    Services offered by the Alliance,    Product life - "Why can we say 100 years?   Resin Improvements   Deration of HDPE pipe pressure class   Pressure Testing of pipe strings   Connections: Megalug, Mj and insert stiffeners   Bend Radius   Thermal Effects   Mechanical Fittings Torque   Anchor Blocks   Bead trimming   Grouting   EDR w/ fabricated fittingsPlease join the group for an hour of lively HDPE oriented conversation.

#41 Inside Murphy Pipelines: Building HDPE Projects Through Education & Execution

"We sat down with Bill Fussner of Murphy Pipelines to discuss how education and execution are driving HDPE growth across the country. With a background in pipeline rehab and engineering, Bill focuses on working with utilities and engineers early to position HDPE and trenchless methods as long-term solutions.Murphy’s core strength is trenchless installation, specifically CompressionFit, sliplining and pipe bursting. These methods allow the installation of fully fused, leak-free HDPE systems with minimal disruption and significantly lower impact than open-cut methods in complex corridors.The takeaway: aging infrastructure continues to fail, and HDPE paired with trenchless methods offers a more durable, scalable path forward."

#40 Pipes Built for Data Centers: HDPE and PPR-CT

Data centers are reshaping infrastructure design, particularly for cooling systems and underground utilities. In this episode of the Poly Podcast, we sit down with Andy McElroy of McElroy Manufacturing to discuss why HDPE and PPR-CT are increasingly specified for this rapidly expanding market.The conversation examines how hyperscalers evaluate piping systems through performance, constructibility and long term reliability. Andy explains why fusible HDPE is widely used for underground chilled water, process water, wastewater and conduit applications. Inside facilities, PPR-CT is gaining traction where higher operating temperatures and dimensional stability are required. Key drivers include corrosion resistance, system cleanliness, reduced weight and hydraulic performance.The episode highlights the scale of modern data center development and its impact on pipe volume, prefabrication and quality control. Andy discusses automated fusion using McElroy equipment, including the Acrobat I Series, ProFab 400i and the McElroy Datalogger, used to document fusion parameters and support consistent joint quality.As hyperscalers continue deploying HDPE and PPR-CT, adoption is extending beyond private development and into municipal systems. Proven performance is building confidence among engineers, contractors and utilities and accelerating broader use of fusible piping across water and utility infrastructure.

#39 Horizontal Directional Drilling Explained (HDD): A Conversation with Jon Schumchyk

#38 - A conversation with 2 Big Pipe Subject Matter Experts; Mike James ISCO industries VP and Matthew Danysh AGRU Americas Technical Engineer

#37 Trenchless Tech Uncovered: A Conversation with David O’Sullivan of P.W. Trenchless

David O’Sullivan, President of P.W. Trenchless Construction Ltd., is a pioneer in Trenchless Technology. Originally from Ireland, he moved to Canada in 1978 and became manager of P. Baratta Construction by 1989. He led major HDD and Microtunneling projects, including the first HDD crossings of False Creek and the Fraser River. In 2000, he founded P.W. Trenchless to specialize in Pipe Bursting. A founding member of the North West chapter of the North American Society of Trenchless Technologies, he remains an active leader in the field.

#36 Join Peter Dyke and Richard Kolasa (WL Plastics) as they explore the world of HDPE in austere, marine environments

Join Peter Dyke and Richard Kolasa (WL Plastics) as they explore the world of HDPE in austere, marine environments. They’re joined by special guest Adrian Hannam (GreatPacific Consulting) an expert in marine infrastructure. Together, they dive into how HDPE’s durability, flexibility and corrosion resistance make it ideal for underwater pipelines and other marine applications. Hear real-world success stories and innovative solutions. This episode is perfect for engineers, contractors and anyone curious about HDPE’s capabilities in challenging aquatic conditions!

#35 State of the Business from Showcase '24

Jonathan Schumchyk - Executive Vice President Haugland GroupJimmy Kirchdorfer - Chairman & CEO ISCO Industries, IncDavid Fink - President of Plastic Pipe Institute Richard Brand - Executive Director - East Windsor MUADan Landy - Engineer - Alliance for PE PipeDoug Keller - Technical Pipe Lead - Americas - LyondellBasellThank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.

#34 Dave Stewart, who is a legend in the HDPE world given his HDPE adoption and municipal use in the Austin TX suburb Lago Vista, talks to the Alliances Dan Landy and Peter Dyke about HDPE pipeline inspection.

Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.

#33 Brett Stone, Product Manager McElroy Manufacturing, talks evolution of tracked machines, the iSeries fusion machine debut in new machine sizes 412 and 618, DataLogger, Optimized Cooling, Guided Work Flow, iSeries cases and more.

Thank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.