James is the Sr. Principal investigator and founder of the cryogenics test lab at NASA Kennedy Space Center for energy-efficient technology development and materials research. James Joins George to talk about gases used in rockets, a new technology that will leave you with your jaw dropped, and advice about where gas distributors should be focusing their attention in the coming years. James started working at NASA at 18 and now has now worked for NASA for over 35 years and has been inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame.

James also owns his own business called Energy Evolution. His website can be found here: http://www.321energy.us

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James is the Sr. Principal investigator and founder of the cryogenics test lab at NASA Kennedy Space Center for energy-efficient technology development and materials research. James Joins George to talk about gases used in rockets, a new technology that will leave you with your jaw dropped, and advice about where gas distributors should be focusing their attention in the coming years. James started working at NASA at 18 and now has now worked for NASA for over 35 years and has been inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame.

James also owns his own business called Energy Evolution. His website can be found here: http://www.321energy.us

Please subscribe to this podcast and give us a thumbs up if you enjoyed the episode.

Follow us on Linkedin for more updates and stories: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ratermann-manufacturing

Check out our Cryogenic Catalog of products mentioned in this podcast here: https://ratermann-mfg.dcatalog.com/v/2018-Ratermann-Cryogenics/

A special thank you to cryogenic society for your assistance in this episode: https://cryogenicsociety.org/cold_facts/

Today we talk to Phil Kornbluth, a helium expert, and consultant on the current state of helium, if the helium shortage is over, advice for gas distributors, and the future of helium pricing for end-users.

Phil Kornbluth’s website can be found here: http://www.kornbluthheliumconsulting.com/

About Phil Kornbluth:

Phil Kornbluth is the founder and President of Kornbluth Helium Consulting, LLC, a helium-focused consultancy that advises clients on all commercial aspects of the Global Helium Business.

Phil is recognized as one of the world’s foremost commercial experts in the Global Helium Business. He has been employed by several leading industrial gas companies over the last 39 years, including The BOC Group, plc (BOC), the Matheson Gas subsidiary of Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC) and Global Gases Group FZE and has worked in various roles related to the Helium Business for the last 37 years.  While at both BOC and TNSC, Phil held executive positions that included general management and P&L responsibility for their global helium businesses.  As VP, Global Helium at BOC, Phil led BOC’s Helium Business to a co-#1 worldwide position in the industry.  Phil has been a frequent speaker on helium-related topics at industry conferences, has contributed to and authored numerous helium-related articles, and has made important contributions to U.S. helium legislation passed in 1996 and 2013.

Kornbluth holds a BS in Economics degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and received a Masters in Business Administration degree from Rider University.

Kornbluth, his wife Arleen, and their daughter Kim reside in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Ken Thompson, The unofficial grandfather of the gas and welding industry is looked at by gas distributors as a resource of industry knowledge, know-how and expertise. Ken works alongside industry leaders and emerging companies as an unspoken guide to help in their success. Listen for industry knowledge from a guru of the gas and welding industry.

Lo Friesen of HeyLo Cannabis is an innovator and leader in the cannabis industry. Lo breaks down the basics of the cannabis plant and cannabis extraction. Lo gives valuable advice to gas distributors who are looking to or currently are servicing the cannabis industry. She explains where she thinks the future of cannabis is going and answers the uncomfortable questions - is this industry here to stay or is it a fad and why should you care if you're not in a legalized state?

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Check out the Ratermann Products mentioned in the podcast:

RPV Valves that prevent backflow

Liquid cylinders for Cannabis

Cylinder Management to keep track of what customer the cylinder belongs to 

Products for CO2

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Lloyd Robinson, President of AWISCO gives us insight as to how he’s grown from one to nine locations in the tri-state area over 20 years, Responding as a company to COVID-19 while in the heart of NYC and his thoughts about what the future may hold.

Listen to this episode for a full cup of motivation and insight from a man who can leave a stadium inspired and cheering even after losing 45-0. 

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David Burgener is a highly regarded CO2 and N20 Consultant who has spent over 40 years in the CO2 industry. David served on the chair of the compressed Gas Association CO2 committee, has authored chapters of the CGA handbook, and owns 3 US patents. David gives us his expertise about what's currently happening in the CO2 market, why there is a shortage, what the future may look like, and advice for companies currently in the CO2 market.

During a time where companies are looking and struggling to grow their business creatively; Joe Francis, President of Central McGowan discusses his mindset on running his business, building up company culture, expanding into new markets, dealing with setbacks, and how to put trust into your team.

President of DeLille Oxygen, Josh Weinman may be one of the youngest and most humble company presidents. Josh explains how he has worked his way up in the industry and gives insight as to what makes an employee valuable.  Josh discusses DeLille Oxygen's response to Coronavirus, new technologies being used by outside sales and the DeLille team, along with the processes they've implemented to keep both their employees and customers safe. Josh left us with great takeaways we feel could be implemented by companies now.