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, Dr. Yasmeen S. Alfaraj discusses the next generation of thermoset composites. She is the founder and CEO of NextSet Materials, a company developing a new generation of reprocessable thermoset materials. Through NextSet Materials, Yasmeen is addressing one of the composites industry's most persistent challenges: how to recover valuable fibers and other materials from durable thermoset struct...
On this episode, Gus Perez of Marble-Lite joins the podcast to share how he's using Claude Code to help run his business. Marble-Lite is our featured manufacturing member in the upcoming Summer issue of Cast Polymer Connection (coming out next week).
On this episode, Chris Hurdleston joins the show to talk about the 2026 Composites Fly-In up in Washington D.C.
Industry leaders had the opportunity to meet directly with Members of Congress, federal agencies, and key decision-makers who influence the policies shaping our industry's future.
On this episode, Kyle Jordan joins the show to share some updates on the ACMA's Certified Composites Technician programs. Kyle is Director of Certifications with the ACMA. He'll be discussing some of the new digital training options launched over the last couple of months, including those for CCT recertification.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through global supply chains—particularly across petrochemicals, resins, and other composite manufacturing materials.
Joining the podcast this week is Dawn Hersey, Ph.D., a combat veteran and subject matter expert in resilience, stability, and conflict. She owns Ferndon Consulting, an Intelligence firm. Her ex...
On this episode, Marty Johnson, VP of Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, joins the show to take a clear-eyed look at additive manufacturing materials—what they can do, what they can't, and what engineers should realistically expect when composites and filled materials enter the 3D-printing conversation.
On this episode, we feature a previous interview with Derek Hill, VP of Syn-Mar Products, Inc. In this interview, Derek shares how he's built a meaningful social media presence for their family-owned business using a smartphone, a $6-per-month editing app, and about an hour a day.
On this episode, we'll play an interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson, the owners of Artistic Marble in Huntsville Alabama. These two, along with their partner BJ purchased the company over a year ago, and with it inherited more than just manufacturing equipment and a customer list. They gained a team with decades of combined experience and a legacy dating back to 1992, when founder Kenneth Lane first establish...
On this episode, copywriter Bill Mueller joins the podcast again to talk about "24 Ways to Tell a Story in an Email Without Telling a Story". Bill has been writing story-based emails and email sequences since 2005. His emails have sold millions in digital and physical products, coaching programs, and more in just about every market.
His approach over the years has been simple: People love stories; therefore, use stories to co...
On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins the show to discuss "The Buzz" and other events taking place in 2026.
On this episode, Daniel Murphy, founder of Alcove Media, joins the podcast. His company helps companies turn trade shows from expensive branding exercises into measurable revenue engines. Daniel works closely with technology companies that invest heavily in expos but struggle to connect booth traffic to real sales outcomes.
Daniel breaks down why most trade shows fail to deliver ROI, how a lack of strategy quietly bleeds ...
On this episode, designer Elizabeth Lord-Levitt joins the show to share some design trends of 2026. Elizabeth has an extensive background in the remodeling industry, as the lead designer for a highly regarded Design-Build firm in Denver, and will be moderating a panel at KBIS in February.
Artificial Intellegence is changing how online content is discovered and presented through AI-powered search. On this episode, copywriter Scott McKelvey joins us to talk about creating content that shows up in AI-generated answers, summaries, and overviews.
You can learn more about Scott and read some of his work by visiting https://www.scottmckelvey.com.
On this episode, Rob Glenn of Forza joins the show. In business since 1979, Forza is a family-owned adhesive, sealant & specialty tape manufacturer based in the US. They supply the global industry with superior, high-performing, customized products.
You can learn more by visiting https://forzabuilt.com.
On this episode, Brittany Greer, executive director of Rosie Riveters, joins the podcast. Their organization works very closely with the manufacturing industry with a particular focus on preparing the workforce of tomorrow. Brittany is a guest writer for The AI Journal and we'll be discussing their work in preparing t...
On this episode, Cindy Squires talks about Composites Evolution, an event taking place October 22-23 in Knoxville, TN. A major shift is underway in open molding and the companies that prepare now will lead the future.
This event will join leading manufacturers, suppliers, and technical experts to explore practical, profitable solutions to the EPA's styrene regulations. This focused, forward-looking conference will show you how to t...
On this episode, Cindy Squires and Rebekah Stacha join the show to discuss CAMX 2025, taking place in just over a week in sunny Orlando, FL (September 8-11). CAMX is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America.
It offers a robust education program and an expansive exhibit hall with hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers. You can still registe...
On this episode, Joseph Salzman joins the podcast to talk about his background in the industry. He founded Cultured Marble of Tucson in 2018 following his service in the US Army.
You can check out their website at https://culturedmarbleoftucson.com.
On this episode, Lisa Ryan discusses lessons on transforming workplace culture from her most recent book Gear Up for Greatness. This book presents a timely framework for business leaders grappling with workforce challenges that have become increasingly critical in our industry.
As manufacturers face persistent labor shortages, rising turnover costs, and the need to attract skilled technicians, Ryan's gratitude-based approach o...
On this episode, Jim Custer of Corporate Business Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of systems. Jim works with small business owners to identify and fix profit leaks, helping them maximize value, improve efficiency, and free up time for what truly matters.
His company offers a broad array of services, furnishing analytical, consulting and strategic tax planning for small business owners.
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