Fenner Dunlop & Nuera Industriel - Tailoring Conveyor Belts for Every Mining Company

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Rory Bamford welcomes guests Julie Courchesne, Technical Sales at Nuera Industriel, and Carl Bouchard, National Sales Director at Fenner Dunlop Americas. Julie shares her background in conveyor belts, having transitioned from lightweight to heavyweight applications in the mining sector. Carl's expertise complements Julie's, as Fenner Dunlop manufactures belts and collaborates closely with distributors like Nuera Industriel.

The conversation revolves around innovative solutions in the mining industry. Julie and Carl discuss the game-changing "bulletproof belting," Kevlar-infused conveyor belts that offer exceptional puncture resistance, ensuring minimal downtime and increased productivity. The discussion highlights the technical collaboration between Julie's hands-on expertise and Fenner Dunlop's advanced technology.

Education's pivotal role in the industry is emphasized as Carl and Julie stress the importance of understanding technical aspects when choosing conveyor belts. Fenner Dunlop's focus on educating distributors and customers ensures informed decision-making based on data rather than appearances.

The episode showcases the profound impact of innovative technology and collaborative efforts in enhancing mining operations through advanced conveyor belt solutions. To gain insights into this transformative technology and its applications, watch the full interview.

Chapters
0:13 - Introduction of Guests
0:36 - Discussion about Julia's role at Nuera Industrial
1:09 - Nuera's background and branches
1:51 - Julia's background and expertise
2:04 - Introduction of Carl's background at Fenner Dunlop
2:23 - Fenner Dunlop's manufacturing and distribution
3:08 - Longstanding partnership
3:33 - Collaboration and information sharing
4:17 - Gender diversity in the mining industry
7:27 - Similarities in conveyor challenges across industries
8:06 - Importance of understanding customers' needs
8:53 - Discussion about the Kevlar belt (bulletproof belting)
11:01 - Technical details of Kevlar and application
12:08 - Collaboration between companies in solving customer problems
15:26 - Introduction of ZR3 compound and discussion about abrasion resistance
21:06 - Customer education and understanding conveyor belt data
21:57 - Introduction of S-Flex and Nova X belts
24:04 - Benefits of S-Flex and Nova X belts in real-world applications
27:17 - Discussion about the advantages of X Series belts
27:54 - Efficiency and decarbonization through better belt solutions

Connect with Fenner Dunlop
🔸 Guest 1: Carl Bouchard - National Sales Director
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-bouchard-7316824/
🔸 Website: https://fennerdunlopamericas.com/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fenner-dunlop/
🔸 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FennerDunlopAmericas

Connect with Nuera Industriel
🔸 Guest 2: Julie Courchesne - Technical Sales
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliescourchesne/
🔸 Website: http://www.nuera-inc.com/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuera-transport-inc./

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