Cast Polymer Radio
A podcast dedicated to industry news and interviews with manufacturers of cultured marble, cultured granite, and solid surface.
Episodes
On this episode, we'll feature an interview with Phil Jones, author of Exactly What to Say on the show to discuss the magic words for influence and impact.
Phil entered the world of business at the tender age of 14. With nothing more than a bucket and sponge, he went from single-handedly washing cars at weekends to hiring a fleet of friends working on his behalf, resulting in him earning more than his teachers by the time he was 15...
In this episode, we'll be discussing the hidden drivers of consumer choice with guest expert Nika Kabiri. She has spent 25+ years studying decision-making, with 15 of those in consumer insights.
She has taught Decision Science at the University of Washington, and her expertise in decision-making has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Time, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, MarketQuest, Gizmodo, and more.
On this episode, Jennifer Towner provides a highlight of our mid-year networking
event organized annually by the ICPA. The event provides the opportunity for ICPA members to
connect over two days, engaging in strategic discussions, exploring business solutions, and
participating in fun social activities.
On this episode, Kyle Jordan discusses the release of the new Basic Composites Manual, now available in an enhanced, interactive Digital Edition. This latest update also includes a refined logo for the Certified Composites Technician (CCT) program, reflecting the program’s refreshed content and commitment to excellence.
The new Digital Edition offers a highly engaging and user-friendly experience with interactive modules and digita...
On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Jeff Austad join the podcast to discuss the upcoming Certified Composites Technician Instructor Course on June 4-5 in Kansas City, MO at Polynt Composites Application Center.
This 2.5-day, Certified Composites Technician Instructor Course is an opportunity for current CCT certified individuals to become qualified instructors. The course will combine classroom training techniques with hands-on exerc...
On this episode, we feature an interview with Louisa Lewandowski and Kim Heinzen. They are the new owners of American Bluegrass Marble, a family-owned and operated business since 1978.
Louisa and Kim bought the business back in June of 2024 and will share what attracted them to this kind of company. American Bluegrass Marble will be featured in the upcoming issue of Cast Polymer Connection.
You can check out their website at https...
On this episode, Louisa Lewandowski and Kim Rietze Heinzen join the podcast for a interview. They are the new owners of American Bluegrass Marble, a company that has a rich tradition of making high-quality marble products since 1978.
On this episode, we’ll discuss some exciting news in the world of closed mold technology. McCLARIN Composites has begun a development partnership with ExxonMobil’s Proxxima business aimed at accelerating the growth of high-speed closed-mold composite manufacturing. For mold manufacturers in our industry, this is a huge step in the adoption of RTM processes.
On this episode, Dan Neumann of the ACMA joins us again for our final podcast of 2024. We’ll be discussing the effect of the incoming administration’s policies on composite manufacturers in the US.
Listeners who want to stay up to date with regulations and other policy concerns, and are not a member of the ACMA can join at https://acmanet.org.
This episode features an interview with Darren Suggs, co-owner of Marble Masters. Darren was this year's Royce Newsom Pioneer Award Winner, becoming the 9th recipient of this honor. He and his brother purchased their business during the summer of 1980 and have been at it ever since.
On this episode, we feature an interview with Aleasha Bahr. She is founder of the Black Sheep Sales Method™ and hosts a podcast called Sales is NOT a Dirty Word.
Aleasha has over 15 years of experience customizing sales strategies to your personality, audience, and service. Her methods empower business owners to effortlessly convert up to 80% of their leads without pressure, pitching or pretending to be someone else.
On this episode, I feature an interview with Maurice Conti. He is among the architects of cutting-edge emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, immersive reality (AR/VR/XR), advanced robotics and manufacturing, and technology for sustainability.
Maurice was also the keynote speaker at CAMX 2024 this year.
On this episode, Paul Fayad joins the podcast. He is the co-author of a new book called Shaping a Winning Team: A Leader's Guide to Hiring, Assessing and Developing the People You Need to Succeed. Companies and organizations cost themselves more than a quarter of their annual earnings with each bad hire.
They rely on failed interview processes and fallible intuition of individual managers when they bring in staff, develop training ...
On this epsiode, Karl Wadensten joins me to discuss lean manufacturing and the "science of vibration". Karl is the president and CEO of VIBCO Vibrators with offices in Rhode Island and Canada, and licensors in the United Kingdom and Australia. VIBCO serves over 360,000 customers worldwide. Karl was also our keynote speaker at POLYCON 2024.
On this episode, Drew Simmons of Magnum Venus Products (MVP) discusses their latest automated spray technology. It's not your typical robot. There is no programming required! This technology is designed to simplify the automation process.
You can learn more about it at https://www.mvpind.com/product/self-learning-robotic-system.
On this episode, Chris Hurdleston & Kay Rehberg join me to discuss some upcoming changes with ACS. ACS International is a leading supplier of raw materials for composite industries such as cast polymer, solid surface (counter tops and more), and fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP). You can find them at
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 this episode, Mirko Mondan, CEO of Dorfner joins the podcast to dis...
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 how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is leveraging composite materials and the
CCT program in future projects.
On this episode, we share a past interview with Scott MacKenzie of MacKenzie Vault, Inc.
His company has a rich history and goes back to Scott’s great-grandfather, John Mackenzie who made funeral coaches and caskets in the late 1800s. Today, MacKenzie Vault is proud to be a trusted name for cultured marble, granite, onyx, and stone-tone cremation urns.
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On this episode, Josh Shires, CEO of Fyous joins me to discuss their latest
technology for tooling. It’s called Polymorphic Moulding, an automated rapid
shapeshifting molding technology that allows users to create accurate molds for
tooling and will reduce time to market for a huge array of products.
Their technology uses 28,000 digitally controlled pins to create a shape from a 3D
CAD shape in less than 20 minutes, achieving zero ...
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