In this inaugural episode of Powering the Process℠, host Jen Little sits down with Tim Iori, President and CEO of ProcessBarron, to explore what it truly means to build America, and the critical role industrial manufacturing plays in strengthening the nation’s infrastructure.

Tim shares how ProcessBarron supports the backbone industries that keep the economy moving, including pulp and paper, cement, steel, utilities, biomass, waste-to-energy, and emerging data center infrastructure. From air handling and material handling to environmental systems and steam turbines, ProcessBarron delivers turnkey solutions that reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and solve complex operational challenges.

The conversation dives into:

• Why domestic manufacturing is essential to national resilience and supply chain confidence
• How ProcessBarron’s design–manufacture–install–service model creates a competitive advantage
• A real-world example of reducing fan replacement lead times through proactive engineering and inventory strategy
• The role of advanced manufacturing technologies, including CNC machining, robotic welding, and CFD-driven engineering
• Developing the next generation of engineers and skilled trades through internships, co-ops, and apprenticeships
• Key challenges facing American manufacturing, and where the greatest growth opportunities lie over the next decade

This episode sets the foundation for Powering the Process℠ by highlighting the systems, people, and strategies behind reliable industrial operations, and the resilient culture that drives ProcessBarron forward.

Tim Iori, President & Chief Executive Officer

Tim Iori joined ProcessBarron as our Chief Operating Officer in 2020. He was promoted to President in 2022. Tim has many years of expertise in global business operations, integration, cultural change management, product line strategies, and global growth strategy. Tim started his career at GE in the Operations Management Leadership Program. After graduating from this program, Tim served in operations, quality control, engineering, and plant and general management roles across the globe.

His technical and business background enables him to effectively align ProcessBarron’s operations with our goals, culture, and vision.

Tim received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University and an MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.