{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Engineering Success | A NTP Podcast","title":"Kari Armitage: Managing Director at Quarry Mining","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ed05f85c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2244,"description":"Kari Armitage, Managing Director of Quarry Mining, shares her remarkable journey from civil engineering to leading a thriving manufacturing business in the mining industry. She discusses taking over the family business, growing it from just a few employees to over 100, and expanding into international markets. Kari provides a glimpse into Quarry Mining's innovative technologies, including 3D metal printing and lights-out machining. She reflects on the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and offers advice for those looking to enter the field. Kari also touches on work-life balance, sharing her passion for long-distance triathlons. This conversation offers valuable insights into leadership, resilience, and the evolving landscape of manufacturing and mining in the Newcastle region.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RKvfXF9RobThMPctZPjdz5MoNIOXSJuk03SFk8LBopk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YWI4/NjdiZDIxNWZiOGJk/ZDQ0YWNkNWMxMzE1/ZmFhMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}