Crownsmen Partners

Crownsmen Partners

The Voice of Industry! We produce web series for industry including Mining NOW, The Crownsmen Show, The Construction Show, Building Energy, & Agriculture Now. Crownsmen is your go-to content partner for companies that service the industrial sectors. Our long-form online interviews explore the latest in leadership, technology, innovation, industry challenges, and new opportunities. We produce both in-house and partnership web series/podcasts featuring companies from the industrial sectors including mining, energy, forestry, transportation, construction, & agriculture.

Episodes

December 9, 2025 11 mins

Jerrod Downey sits down with Chris Callahan of Richards Manufacturing and Kia Aghai of Warn Industries at the Utility Expo to explore the solution: a power-assisted portable winch designed specifically for utility work. Discover how the combined expertise of a utility giant and a 77-year-old winch legend created the Lineman's Drill Winch. This tool isn't just about efficiency; it’s a mission-driven answer to ergonomic injur...

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In this episode of Building Energy, host Jerrod Downey is on location at The Utility Expo with Bill VanScoy, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Spartan Composites. They dive into the groundbreaking SYSTEM7 XT™ heavy-duty composite mat, a product designed to withstand the toughest environments. Discover how this robust, interlocking matting system is replacing thousands of wood mats and even expensive helicopter lifts on maj...

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We’re joined by Paul Ellis from VOSKER to showcase the revolutionary VKX camera. This isn't your average security camera. It’s a standalone, solar-powered system built specifically for the toughest locations—places with zero existing infrastructure. Paul breaks down exactly how the VKX uses its built-in LTE cellular connection and advanced AI to detect intrusions and send high-resolution image and video alerts directly to your phon...

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What happens when a leader in rugged engineering turns its expertise to the electrical harness? Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) decided to bring this critical component entirely in-house, and the results are a game-changer. Join us on Mining Now for an exclusive facility tour to see how they achieved a 12-month ROI by mastering control, quality, and speed.


🔸 Learn More about ADE: https://www.ade.net.au/🔸 Discover ADE ...

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Is your pump system being shaken apart from the inside? That harsh, constant pulsation doesn't just create noise—it causes costly damage, reduces efficiency, and leads to premature wear. In this exclusive product launch on The Crownsmen Show, host Rory Bamford sits down with Jen Stevens and Ryan Renshaw from Blacoh Industries to unveil the groundbreaking solution engineered to end this problem for good: the new SENTRYTough pulsatio...

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Is the biggest mining merger in years a strategic win or a takeover in disguise? And what do flat-earthers and marriage advice have to do with heavy industry? On this episode of The Crownsmen Show, we’re cracking open a Hoyne Pilsner and diving into the week's biggest headlines and our most unexpected conversations.🔸 Visit Crownsmen Partners to Learn More: https://www.crownsmen.com/Voice of Industry Tour Partners🔹 Orica Digital S...

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On this episode of The Construction Show, filmed at WEFTEC, Rory Bamford sits down with Justin Whitley, Darko Lojen and Nick Harland from Drylet to uncover a revolutionary approach to water remediation. They break down how their flagship products, the BioDredger and Aqua Assist, use a patented silica carrier to deliver targeted bacteria directly into sludge, where they get to work breaking down organic solids, fats, oils, and greas...

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In this episode of The Construction Show, Jerrod Downey is at The Utility Expo with Michael Reis, VP of Sales at Super Products, to demystify the life-saving world of hydro excavation. We get an up-close look at the Mud Dog® Vacuum Excavator, the machine that uses high-pressure water and immense vacuum force to expose underground utilities with pinpoint accuracy. This non-destructive digging method is the ultimate solution for prev...

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What does it truly take to power a mine with electricity? It’s more than just swapping a diesel engine for a battery. On this episode of Mining Now, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Christopher Taplay, Sales Manager of Electrification Solutions Canada at Epiroc, to unravel the complete picture of mining electrification. We dive deep into why the future of mining depends on a fully integrated electrical ecosystem, not just individu...

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Concrete is the foundation of our modern world, but it comes with a massive hidden cost: carbon emissions. What if you could slash the carbon footprint of your projects by up to 70% without sacrificing performance or durability? In this episode of The Construction Show, we uncover the groundbreaking solution that’s set to change the industry.Rory Bamford sits down with Lucas McFarland, a New Product Application Specialist from Gray...

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What if the foam holding up a power pole was actually stronger than the pole itself? That’s exactly what BMK’s Polecrete Stabilizer proved in real-world tests — the pole snapped before the foam did. In this episode, Mike Stackhouse, Director of National Sales at BMK, breaks down how this innovative product is transforming the way utilities stabilize poles in any soil, under any condition.

🔸 Visit BMK to Learn More: https://bmkprodu...

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How much power does it take to light up millions of homes—and what does it say about the future of global energy? In this week’s episode by Crownsmen Partners, hosts Jerrod Downey, Rory Bamford, and Roy Slack break down The 5 Biggest Power Plants in the World by Power Source. From China’s massive Three Gorges Dam to Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant, the team explores how scale, innovation, and policy are shaping the next ge...

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Spartan Composites’ SYSTEM7 XT™ mats are transforming heavy-duty projects—engineered for strength, stability, and cost savings. See how these innovative composite mats are redefining job site efficiency in our upcoming Building Energy feature from The Utility Expo.
Watch it soon on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CrownsmenPartners
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Crews used to wait hours for poles to set. BMK cuts that time to minutes.
At The Utility Expo, Mike Stackhouse showed us how their foam system replaces concrete with speed and strength.
Visit Booth S3854 and catch the episode SOON on The Construction Show.


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Super Products takes center stage at The Utility Expo as VP of Sales Michael Reis shares how innovation and safety are redefining the vacuum truck industry.This feature highlights the technology driving progress in construction. Visit Super Products at Booth N503.#theutilityexpo #theutilityexpo2025 #videoproduction #construction

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🔸 Visit Epiroc  to Learn More: https://www.epiroc.comWhat does it really take to bring battery-electric machines underground? It’s not just the equipment—it’s the power, the infrastructure, and the strategy behind it. In this Mining NOW episode, Jerrod Downey sits down with Chris Taplay from Epiroc to uncover how mines can make the switch to BEVs without missing a beat.From OEM-agnostic charging to cutting-edge R&D and full el...

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Telehandlers are the backbone of modern construction—but the challenge has always been balancing power, stability, and serviceability without driving up costs. In this episode of The Construction Show, host Rory Bamford sits down with Corey Connolly, Senior Product Manager at Skyjack, to uncover how their TH Series telehandlers are reshaping job sites around the world.


🔸 Visit Skyjack to Learn More: https://www.skyjack.com/th-s...

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🔸 Learn more about Drylet: https://www.drylet.com/


Drylet is redefining bioremediation with patented microbe-delivery platforms and award-winning solutions like AquaAssist, BioDredger, ManureMagic, and Sonar Mapping Services. From reducing sludge by over 60% to improving wastewater resilience, Drylet helps industries cut costs, stay compliant, and operate more sustainably — without major infrastructure changes.


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🔸 Learn more about Blacoh Industries: https://www.blacoh.comCavitation. Pressure spikes. Water hammer. These silent threats damage pumps and industrial systems every day.At #WEFTEC, The Crownsmen Show sat down with Jen Stevens and Ryan Renshaw from Blacoh Industries to talk about their newest line of pulsation dampeners—SENTRYtough™. Built for the harshest worksites, it promises durability and reliability where it matters most.But...

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Discover Eriez's game-changing HydroFloat and StackCell technology. Todd explains how HydroFloat unlocks coarse particle recovery, turning lost waste into profit. Then, learn how the StackCell completes flotation in seconds, not minutes, saving energy and space. This is a deep dive into the next generation of mineral processing.Mining NOW Partner🔹 CIM | Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum: https://www.cim.or...

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