{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Converting Conversations","title":"Special Guest Ed Montalvo","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2e34da1e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2264,"description":"In this episode of Converting Conversations, Catbridge President Michael Pappas sits down with Ed Montalvo of the Montalvo Corporation, a longtime leader in web tension control technology.\nDrawing on decades of experience, Michael and Ed explore how the converting industry has evolved—from early mechanical systems and overheating brakes to today’s highly refined, precision-driven machines.\nThey break down the core fundamentals that still define success in web handling while unpacking how modern innovations like load cells, automated positioning systems, and digital workflows are reshaping operations across the industry.\nThis conversation offers a rare blend of historical perspective and forward-looking insight for converters, engineers, and industry professionals navigating today’s increasingly automated landscape.\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction\n00:38 Guest Introduction – Ed Montalvo\n01:30 Early Industry Days\n04:XX Mechanical Systems & Challenges\n08:XX Evolution of Tension Control\n12:XX Modern Technology & Automation\n18:XX Key Takeaways\n🎥 For the full visual experience, watch this episode on YouTube, where key concepts are supported with visuals and real-world context.\nAbout the Guest:\nEd Montalvo is a leader at the Montalvo Corporation, a company with decades of innovation in web tension control technology. With deep industry experience, Ed brings both historical perspective and technical insight into the evolution of converting systems.\nLearn More:\nCatbridge Machinery: https://www.catbridge.com\nMontalvo Corporation: https://www.montalvo.com\nSubscribe & Follow:\nWatch on YouTube | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts\n#converting #manufacturing #webhandling #tensioncontrol #industrialengineering #b2b\nConverting Conversations is presented by Catbridge Machinery.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZjJx9OIw9Xo3iQzThullVLUTAuEwLcWEWOByXmmoI4k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ODVl/MjcxNjk2ODM2ZDJi/YjcyZGU5NjFkNDg2/YTY3My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}