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235: A New Era of U.S. Growth and Innovation – Interview with Mirko Mondan CEO of Dorfner

September 4, 2024 Jonathan 0:20:11

ACS International Products, a leading supplier of raw materials for the cast polymer, solid surface composites, epoxy flooring, and building materials industries, will officially transition to Dorfner USA by the end of this year. This transition marks an important milestone for the company, as Dorfner USA will further expand its’ operations across North America. On…

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234: ACMA’s CCT Training with the US Army Corps of Engineers

August 28, 2024 Jonathan 0:26:02

On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Rob Germann join me to discuss the ACMA’s work with the US Army Corps of Engineers on a personalized training program located at Creative Composites Group’s facility up in Dayton, OH. The training is based off the CCT VIP program, and they’ll discuss how it is being used and…

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214: Discussing the Composites 2024 Fly-In with Dan Neumann of the ACMA

February 10, 2024 Jonathan 0:22:49

On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me again to discuss the 2024 Composites Fly-In taking place in Washington DC Feb. 26-28th. Dan is the Vice President of Government Relations for the ACMA. The Composites 2024 Fly-In will provide a unique setting to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership to educate them on the valuable…

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203: Discussing JHM Technologies New Product Development with John Moore

October 21, 2023 Jonathan 0:21:33

This week, John H Moore joins me on the podcast. John is the president of JHM Technologies and he’ll be discussing a new piece of technology their company has developed to assist gel coat spray operators in maintaining proper catalyst levels during temperature changes inside the plant. You can learn more by visiting www.rtmcomposites.com.

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192: Marketing Minute – How to Create Credibility in Your Marketing Messages

August 17, 2023 Jonathan 0:03:53

Today’s marketing minute on creating credibility in your marketing messages comes from the book, Secret Sauce: How to Pack Your Messages with Persuasive Punch.

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188: Interview with Kyle Jordan, the New Director of Certifications at the ACMA

August 7, 2023 Jonathan 0:21:33

On this episode, I welcome Kyle Jordan on the show. Kyle is the new director of certifications with the ACMA. Their CCT program supports professional development and facilitates uniform training and technical skills. It’s the only certification program of its kind in the industry. This program is completed online and provides enrollees with all the resources…

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185: Helping to Revitalize American Manufacturing – Discussing Workforce Education with Joannie Harmon

July 17, 2023 Jonathan 0:21:40

On this episode, we feature an interview with Joannie Harmon at IACMI’s annual member meeting discussing workforce education. The U.S. is facing a crisis when it comes to the workforce. Per a recent Deloitte report, US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. The Composites Institute has made workforce education and development a pillar of…

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182: Exploring the Effects of Industry Consolidation with Andrew Pokelwaldt

June 26, 2023 Jonathan 0:32:22

On this episode, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss the topic of industry consolidation; we’ll explore the impact of some recent mergers & acquisitions. Like any sector in the global market, the composites & cast polymer industry isn’t immune to the forces of change. In an era defined by digital disruption, geopolitical tensions, and environmental challenges, businesses…

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181: A.I.’s Hidden Superpower in Revolutionizing Manufacturing Efficiency

June 19, 2023 Jonathan 0:22:31

On this episode, Brian Fitzgerald, the CRO at Augury joins me to discuss how A.I. is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by using their software to predict & prevent industrial machine failure. Augury is a billion-dollar tech company that is unlocking production capacity, predictability, and sustainability while transforming how manufacturing teams work. You can learn more about Augury…

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180: Harnessing Additive Electronics Technology for a Variety of Applications

June 14, 2023 Jonathan 0:39:57

This week, Jesus Zozaya and James Pickard of Voltera join me on the show to discuss the future of additive electronics and how it is revolutionizing so many industries. Their company Votera, makes rapid prototyping platforms for printed electronics — from traditional circuit boards to the flexible, stretchable, conformable, and biocompatible electronics of tomorrow. The best and brightest…