Connected to ASC Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Malinda Armstrong, ASC's Senior Director of Meetings & Expositions. She is also the Home Secretary for the Adhesion Society. We talk about her key role at ASC planning and executing ASC's events. You will also learn an important fact about Malinda--her tenure on the staff--that will surprise many of our listeners. 

Lisa Anderson, Founder & President of LMA Consulting, discusses with ASC's Brian Peters strategies for companies to address risks to their supply chains due to disruption around the globe and new tariff policy here at home. 

Adhesives In Action is a new event by ASI Magazine co-located with the ASSEMBLY Show South. It focuses exclusively on end use applications of adhesives within the assembly industry. I speak with Tom Fowler of BNP Media and Publisher of ASI Magazine who provides us with details about the event. ASC is an event partner.

The world's adhesive and sealant associations reunite in Taiwan for the first time since 2018. COVID may have disrupted our ability to meet but it did not disrupt the strong bonds among this unique group. In this episode, I describe what took place at the global gathering and the key takeaways from my interactions with ASC's counterparts in Asia.

This episode features an insightful conversation with Megan Gluth, Owner & CEO of Catalynt Solutions and recently-elected Chair of the Board at the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), about the importance of the human element in any company's success. 

This episode is the first in a series that introduces you to ASC's fabulous professional staff. They are the ones that make great things happen in support of our membership and industry. Get to know how they support our members, how they first got their start at ASC, and "insider" tips they would like for you to know about ASC. In this episode, I speak with Myranda Nickoloff, an 18-year veteran staff member who supports membership and ASC's database, and Mani Singh, who leads ASC's Technical Services. 

If you missed the FEICA Annual Conference & EXPO last month in the Netherlands, you missed a fabulous educational and networking opportunity. In this episode, I share a brief overview, including my personal highlights and testimonials from others who participated. I am already excited for next year's conference in San Sebastián, Spain!

In this episode, I highlight two unique learning opportunities for professionals in the adhesive and sealant industry to deepen their understanding and hone their skills in two key areas--sustainability and leadership. 

In this episode recorded in April with Bruce Ward of Ducker Carlisle, we explore current trends and opportunities for adhesives and sealants in the U.S. building and construction market. ASC has recently published a comprehensive report, free for ASC members, that provides more details. Visit ASCouncil.org for a copy.

In this episode, Brian Peters, ASC's Director of Membership and Industry Programs, catches up with Gerhard Haas, who recently retired after a highly successful career at Jowat. Gerhard explains his decision to pursue a career in the adhesives industry, shares his advice for others considering a career in our industry, his thoughts on the role of leadership, and much more.