Industrial Edge Ep 18: The Future of Pistachio Automation with Kiki Sandrini

Join us in this episode of Industrial Edge as Lacey Chandler sits down with Kiki Sandrini at the 2025 Pistachio Growers Conference. Kiki Sandrini from Chandler Automation, shares her journey from pistachio farming to selling cutting-edge automation equipment. Discover the transformative trends in the pistachio industry, the impact of automation, and the evolving market dynamics that are shaping the future. Whether you're involved in agriculture or intrigued by industrial automation, this episode offers valuable insights into embracing change and leveraging technology for growth.

00:00 Introduction
00:33 Meet Kiki Sandrini
02:02 Industry Changes
02:17 Pistachio Market Trends
03:49 Understanding Automation
07:04 Modernizing Production
07:57 Adapting to New Technologies
09:12 Future Insights
10:13 Work Culture at Chandler Automation
12:02 Final Thoughts

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:32 Meet Kiki Sandrini
• 2:01 Industry Changes
• 2:16 Pistachio Market Trends
• 3:48 Understanding Automation
• 7:03 Modernizing Production
• 7:56 Adapting to New Technologies
• 9:11 Future Insights
• 10:12 Work Culture at Chandler Automation
• 12:01 Final Thoughts