In this edition of Uptime & Leadership, we spoke with Gary Murray, Account Manager at Lamons, to discuss turnarounds, uptime logistics, and strategic gasket and bolting solutions. With over 15 years of experience in sealing and fastening systems, Gary shared grounded insights on how proactive planning and logistics coordination can make or break a shutdown event. This conversation took place at the PetroChem Canada show in Toronto and provided a clear look into how Lamons is navigating the evolving demands of the industrial maintenance and petrochemical sectors.

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David Vlajic, part of NOVA Chemicals' manufacturing excellence team, focuses on translating industry best practices into field execution. His work emphasizes optimizing turnarounds, ensuring smooth startups, and handing over assets to operational teams at full capacity. Reliability and uptime remain key priorities in these efforts.

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Pete Reier, a seasoned turnaround manager, discussed his career trajectory, emphasizing the complexities of turnaround projects. He highlighted the importance of systems thinking and process-driven solutions over expert-driven approaches.

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