Expert Interview: Tim Iori, President and CEO of ProcessBarron
Host: Jen Little, Director of Commercial Operations
America’s infrastructure doesn’t run on chance; it runs on reliable systems, experienced people, and partners who understand the realities of industrial operations. From pulp and paper to cement, steel, utilities, and waste-to-energy, the industries that form the backbone of our economy depend on efficiency, uptime, and resilience.
At ProcessBarron, that’s exactly where we operate.
Supporting the Infrastructure That Builds Everything Else
The industries ProcessBarron serves are the foundation of modern America. Cement and steel support construction. Utilities power homes, businesses, and data centers. Pulp and paper and waste-to-energy facilities keep essential systems moving.
These operations require equipment that performs in demanding environments, often with little room for downtime. ProcessBarron supports these customers with expertise across air handling, material handling, environmental solutions, and steam turbine systems, helping facilities improve performance, reduce risk, and operate more reliably.
Why Domestic Manufacturing Matters More Than Ever
Recent global disruptions have reinforced the importance of domestic manufacturing. Supply chain instability, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce challenges have highlighted the value of American-made equipment and services.
ProcessBarron designs, manufactures, installs, and services its equipment in the United States. That commitment gives customers confidence, not just in product quality, but in lead times, service availability, and long-term support.
Domestic manufacturing isn’t just about production; it’s about resilience, economic growth, and sustaining skilled jobs that strengthen communities.
A Turnkey Approach That Sets ProcessBarron Apart
Many suppliers specialize in one piece of the process. ProcessBarron delivers the entire solution.
By offering true turnkey capabilities, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing service, ProcessBarron simplifies complex projects and reduces the burden on already-stretched maintenance and project teams.
Customers benefit from:
- A single, accountable partner
- Faster response times during outages
- Integrated solutions across multiple systems
- Consistent quality from concept to commissioning
This breadth of capability is a key differentiator in industries where reliability and speed matter most.
Solving Real-World Challenges Through Collaboration
One recent example highlights the power of partnership. A customer operating a large fleet of industrial fans faced a major challenge: every fan was different, making spare parts nearly impossible to manage.
ProcessBarron worked with the customer to complete all engineering upfront and strategically stock critical components in its shops. By rethinking the process, lead times were cut in half, allowing spare fans to be delivered in record time during unplanned outages.
The result was a solution that reduced downtime risk and improved operational confidence, demonstrating how collaboration leads to smarter, faster outcomes.
Investing in Technology to Improve Quality and Efficiency
ProcessBarron continues to invest heavily in advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies. CNC machining and robotic welding have improved precision, consistency, and productivity in the shops, while advanced modeling and CFD analysis enable engineers to design higher-performing systems than ever before.
Technology doesn’t replace experience; it enhances it. By combining seasoned expertise with modern tools, ProcessBarron delivers better designs, higher-quality products, and measurable performance improvements for customers.
Developing the Next Generation of Manufacturing Talent
Sustaining American manufacturing requires investment in people. ProcessBarron’s internship, co-op, and apprenticeship programs provide hands-on experience across engineering, manufacturing, and field services.
By exposing young professionals to real-world applications, from shop floors to job sites. ProcessBarron helps build a workforce that’s ready to contribute from day one. This approach not only strengthens the company but also supports the long-term health of the manufacturing industry.
Looking Ahead: Growth Through Infrastructure and Innovation
Infrastructure investment isn’t slowing down, and neither is ProcessBarron. Core markets such as cement, steel, utilities, and pulp and paper continue to offer long-term stability, while emerging opportunities like data centers and efficiency-driven upgrades are fueling new growth.
From supporting power generation for data centers to helping aging facilities improve efficiency through steam turbine and system upgrades, ProcessBarron is positioned to meet evolving demands across industrial markets.
A Culture Built on Resilience and Partnership
At the heart of ProcessBarron’s success is a resilient culture, one that embraces change, values collaboration, and stays focused on solving customer challenges. Across engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams, that resilience translates into better solutions, stronger partnerships, and consistent results.
Building America, Together
For more than 45 years, ProcessBarron has evolved alongside the industries it serves, expanding capabilities, investing in technology, and developing talent along the way. Today, that foundation enables the company to support the infrastructure that keeps America running.
Because building America isn’t just about equipment, it’s about partnership, performance, and people who know how to handle everything better.
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