This week, Per Sjofors, also known as the “The Price Whisperer” ™ joins me on the show to talk about increasing prices while keeping your customers happy. Before moving to the US in the mid-1990s, Per ran a couple of companies in Europe. After moving, he also ran a couple of companies in the US….
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On this episode, I welcome two guests from the transportation industry to discuss the two biggest drivers of increasing rates in the US – COVID-19, and supply chain disruptions. Jim Grundy, a transportation expert, and CEO of Sisu Energy joins me for the first part of the discussion, and John Barnett of Steamboat Transportation Group…
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This week, Paul Conover of The Engineered Stone Group joins me to talk about their company. The Engineered Stone Group is one of the newest members of the ICPA. The Engineered Stone Group is a European holding company consisting of four companies: Marmite, Acquabella, F&D Group, and MC Bath. Engineered stone is an innovative material that unites…
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This week, Beth Kubinec joins me on the show to discuss her role as membership coordinator for the ICPA. In her new position, she’ll be helping to grow our association membership as well as assisting current members with getting the most out of their ICPA membership. Beth is a graduate of Cornell University with 23…
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This week Tim Ross and David Dytman of RimCraft join me on this episode to discuss their custom equipment solutions for our industry. RimCraft of ROI Equipment is one of the newest members of the ICPA, and a company well known in the industries they service. They provide a wide array of standardized machines used universally throughout…
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This week, Jessica Warner of Omya joins me on the show to discuss their company and some of the products & solutions they offer to the Cast Polymer industry. One of those is a new lightweight filler called the Omyasphere 300. It combines very low apparent density with high brightness, meaning less weight for the…
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On this week’s episode, we welcome Genilee Parente, the executive editor of Cast Polymer Connection. We’ll be discussing some of the biggest stories featured in the summer edition of CPS which include: How the Pandemic has affected ICPA member companies. Tyvarian: A company born from innovation. Safe Plant of the Year: IMI Genilee does such…
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This week, I welcome Jonathan Slain on our podcast to talk about the state of the construction industry in the coming months and the economic outlook on renovation, and new construction. Having come from a background of investment banking, Jonathan helps businesses specifically in the construction industry prepare for the recession. He’s the author of Rock…
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Today Dirk De Vuyst joins me on the show to give a breakdown of how the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) can help your business during these uncertain times. Dirk is the president and CEO of International Marble Industries and former president of the ICPA. On this episode, we’ll be navigating…
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On this episode, I am pleased to talk with Andrew Pokelwaldt. Andrew is the Director of Certification for the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Andrew has 28 years of experience in leadership, training, and operations. In his current role at ACMA he develops, delivers and directs the composites technical fabrication training and certifications industry-wide. His composites…
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