When the reliability team at Georgia-Pacific’s paper mill in Toledo, Oregon, looked at their lube room just a few years ago, they saw more than just a cramped, cluttered space—they saw an opportunity. Now, after a complete overhaul grounded in best practices, team ownership, and unrelenting focus, they’re celebrating a major milestone: winning the 2025 Lube Room Challenge.

The Reliable Plant 2025 Conference & Exhibition, held June 2-5 at the Schaumburg Convention Center near Chicago, Illinois, took attendees on an exciting journey along the "Route to Reliability." Drawing inspiration from the historic Route 66, the conference showcased how industry professionals are navigating the changing landscapes of reliability and maintenance to reach peak...

In this episode of Gear Talk, Wes sits down with Scott Fry, Director of Workforce Development at MidAmerica Industrial Park, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing industry today: workforce recruitment and development.