7-11-23
Pipe Dreams Podcast
Greg Leininger: 45 Years with Kalenborn Abresist Corporation
EP 11

Join us on the Pipe Dreams Podcast as Mike and Russ reminisce about their experiences working on challenging projects. We also learn how Mike uses AI and BI to help transform the piping industry at Kalenborn Abresist.
In this podcast episode, host Russ Bauer interviews Greg Leininger, a long-time employee of Kalenborn Abresist Corporation. Greg shares his history with the company, starting in 1977 as a college graduate seeking employment. He talks about his early role in the fittings department and working on projects with Penelec and pulverized fuel elbows. Greg also discusses their challenges with incorrectly cut pipe segments and how they found a solution using a saw.

00:00 Introduction
00:32 Podcast discusses the history of Kalenborn Abresist
08:08 Transition from North Manchester to Urbana
16:44 The company grew and hired more people.
21:25 ERP system has been challenging.
24:31 Remote work during the pandemic is productive.
26:08 http://www.kalenborn.us
30:07 Importance of work-life balance.
35:20 President to discuss the relationship with the company.

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Linkedin: Kalenborn Abresist Corporation
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Episode sponsored by: Kalenborn.us
Founded in 1977, Kalenborn Abresist Corporation, based in Urbana, Indiana, manufactures wear-resistant linings, including ceramic and fused cast basalt linings that provide excellent impact and abrasion-resistant protection.