The Weigh Forward with Avery Weigh-Tronix

Join us as we chat with Andrea Issendorf, Vice President of the Industrial Business at Avery Weigh‑Tronix, as she shares insights into the leadership, innovation, and partnerships that power our industry. In this episode, Andrea discusses how collaboration drives success and what the future holds for industrial weighing.   

In this new episode of The Weigh Forward with Avery Weigh-Tronix, hosts Grace and Richard switch things up! Instead of interviewing a guest, they share highlights from the field, discuss the latest updates, and answer questions from the classroom. We hope you enjoy!  

Meet Jesus Armenta, our Technical Product and Sales Specialist for Latin America. From daily responsibilities to regional trends, industry growth, technical challenges, and building the new Web App, Jesus shares how he supports customers and partners across one of our most dynamic global markets. 

In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Fowler, our well-known Customer Service Supervisor and one of the voices closest to our customers every single day. Sharon shares her journey at Avery Weigh-Tronix, reflects on how the weighing industry has evolved, and gives us an inside look at what it takes to build strong distributor partnerships and deliver exceptional customer experiences.   

In this episode of The Weigh Forward, we sit down with Technical Product and Sales Specialist Marty Wilcox to explore his decades‑long journey in the weighing industry—from early career memories and major industry shifts to the projects he’s most proud of, including the evolution of the ZM223. Marty shares personal stories, lessons learned, and insights into where the industry is headed.  

After four decades in the business, Ron Teper is ready for his next chapter. But before he officially retires, he joins The Weigh Forward to look back on the milestones, challenges, and moments that made his career unforgettable. Tune in for stories, wisdom, and a well‑earned celebration.  

In this episode of The Weigh Forward, we sit down with Jason Raney, Training and Technical Support Manager at Avery Weigh-Tronix, to explore the world of training and support. Jason shares the types of calls his team handles, and how training impacts customers and employees. Plus, we dive into Jason’s journey and tenure with Avery Weigh-Tronix, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his expertise that keeps everything running smoothly.    

Meet Darren Waplington, the Product Manager for weight instrumentation and light capacity products at Avery Weigh-Tronix. Darren has been with the company for over 30 years, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge. In this episode, we will explore the ZM223: why it was created, its purpose, its groundbreaking features, and what it means for the future of the weighing industry.

In this episode, we sit down with Jenn Wrightsman, our Technical Product and Sales Specialist, to chat about her journey and the unique role she plays in the industry. We talk about how her experience has been so far, products she feels strongly about, and the future of the scale industry. Tune in to get to know Jenn!

Dive in deeper with Technical Product and Sales Specialist/Software Engineer, Parker Weihe. Parker talks about his history with Avery Weigh-Tronix, what it's like to go from engineering to technical sales in the field, gives some product insights, and shares his perspective on how technology and innovation are shaping the future of weighing solutions.

Welcome to the Weigh Forward, our newest podcast for Avery Weigh-Tronix. In this episode, we meet our podcast hosts, Grace Bassette and Richard Lund who will give a brief overview of the goals of this podcast. Thanks for listening!