Forged In Focus

FORGED IN FOCUS | MIKE PISCHKE ON PROCESS CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN MANUFACTURING

Posted on June 4, 2026

In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon Ward talks with Mike Pischke about his remarkable journey from working as a pipe welder at a nuclear power plant to helping…

FORGED IN FOCUS | TONY SWART ON STEEL TUBING AND THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP

Posted on May 6, 2026

In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon Ward sits down with Tony Swart of Webco to break down the fundamentals of steel tubing and why understanding the difference between…

FORGED IN FOCUS | JEFF HOCK ON SCALING FROM A FAMILY BUSINESS TO A GLOBAL COMPANY

Posted on April 7, 2026

In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon Ward sits down with Jeff Hock to explore the legacy behind Brighton Tru-Edge Heads and the leadership lessons that shaped its return…

Forged in Focus | Ed Naylor on inspecting heat exchangers and pressure vessels the right way

Posted on March 4, 2026

In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon talks with eliability and mechanical integrity specialist Ed Naylor to break down the inspection hold points that matter most for heat exchangers,…

Forged in Focus | Jessica King on how heavy haul trucking moves oversized industrial equipment safely

Posted on February 11, 2026

In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon sits down with Jessica King of Palletized Trucking to break down how oversized and super heavy industrial loads are moved from fabrication…

Forged in Focus | Rita Byrd on supply chains, the PMI and the future of procurement

Posted on January 6, 2026

In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon speaks with Rita Byrd, a board member of the Institute for Supply Management, about the forces shaping modern supply chains and procurement…