From Clean Show to Crisis: Combustible Dust Lessons & Real Stories

🎙️ Back Where It All Began: Trade Shows, Tragedy, and Turning Points | OnAire Podcast

 

In this episode of the OnAire Podcast, hosts Jordan and Taylor take you behind the scenes of SonicAire’s recent return to The Clean Show in Orlando—one of the laundry industry’s premier events. From early memories at the booth in 2009 to partnering with major brands like Cintas, it’s a nostalgic look at how far SonicAire has come.

 

But this episode isn’t just about looking back.

We also discuss a tragic combustible dust explosion in Nebraska that claimed three lives—including two young girls—and what the industry must learn from it. As safety leaders, we reflect on the heartbreaking reality that these events are preventable with the right systems and leadership mindset in place.

 

Plus, hear about:

✅ Why trade shows like The Clean Show are more than just marketing

✅ The power of relationships in product design

✅ Our work with Kansas State University to train the next generation of dust control experts

✅ How your facility’s culture is shaped by your safety investments

✅ A sneak peek at upcoming episodes and industry insights

 

This episode is packed with real talk, real stories, and real purpose. If you're passionate about creating safer, healthier, and more efficient workplaces, this one’s for you.

 

🧡 Let’s work together to make sure no more lives are lost to preventable dust incidents.

 

📌 Links & Resources:

👉 Learn more about SonicAire’s Dust Control Fans: https://www.sonicaire.com

👉 Want to attend the Fundamentals of Dust Collection class? Check out Kansas State’s Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center. https://olathe.k-state.edu/research/advanced-manufacturing-bulk-solids-technology-center/

👉 Need help with your facility? Talk to a SonicAire Dust Control Specialist today. https://www.sonicaire.com/parts-and-service-2/

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