In this special episode of Solder & Soot, we sit down with 2 former NARSA Presidents, Jim Butitta and Dave Doll. Together, they have more than a century of expertise in the cooling systems industry. They share some of their favorite NARSA memories and tell us about the mentors in the association who helped shape their careers.
This episode is sponsored by Johnson Manufacturing and 4RFasteners.
In this episode of Solder & Soot, we chat with Marcos Manrique of Iglu Radiadores. Hear from Marcos about how he modernize his family's company, the unique challenges Brazilian business owners face, and how NARSA helped Iglu Radiadores achieve their dream of becoming a manufacturer.
This episode is sponsored by Johnson Manufacturing and 4RFasteners.
In this bonus podcast, we sit down with Matt Booth, a published author and Attitude Expert. Matt will be the keynote speaker at our 2025 Spring Conference (May 15 & 16) in Quad Cities, Iowa. In this episode, we learn from Matt about how your business success begins with adjusting your attitude.
This episode is sponsored by Johnson Manufacturing and 4RFasteners.
As we prepare for our 2025 Spring Conference, we sit down with Aaron Morrow of Johnson Manufacturing, a longtime NARSA member. In this episode, we get a sneak peek of what members can expect to see as we tour Johnson Mfg and John Deere's facilities in Iowa. We also get a preview of our technical presentations and discussions.
You won't want to miss our 2025 Spring Conference where NARSA/IDEA members from all over the world connect! Early-Bird Registration ($450) ends March 21. Late Registration ($495) ends May 5.
This episode is sponsored by Johnson Manufacturing and 4RFasteners.
We're kicking off Season 5 of the Solder & Soot Podcast with new host Nathan Ingrao who joins veteran host Bobby Duran. This episode will certainly appeal to all engineering and radiator geeks as we sit down with Matt Moore of TitanX who has more than 36 years in the cooling systems industry. From durability testing to the future of electric vehicles, Matt gives us real insight into the OE side of manufacturing.
This episode is sponsored by Johnson Manufacturing and 4RFasteners.
From our first solo diesel emissions event to the International Tour in Poland to another successful AAPEX--- in our final podcast of 2024, we look back on all of NARSA/IDEA's events. We also learn more about our new Executive Director Nathan Ingrao who will take over for Mark Taylor effective January 1. Hear from Nathan about what's next for NARSA/IDEA in 2025.
This episode is sponsored by http://www.johnsonmfg.com/
Did you know NARSA was originally known as MRSA? In the latest episode of Solder & Soot, Joe and Anthony DePonio lead us into a deep dive of NARSA's 70-year history starting with NARSA's first President Dominick DePonio. Plus, we learn more about Joe and Anthony's careers in cooling systems from Heatex to LKQ.
This episode is sponsored by Johnson Manufacturing.
We continue the conversation on coolants with Joe Long of Old World Industries. Members will likely remember Joe from our podcast in 2021 and at our Houston Heavy-Duty Conference in 2022 where he discussed Coolants 101. Joe will be back with us in Chicago at our Heavy-Duty Conference June 6 with more on coolants and how the electric vehicles may impact our industries.
This episode is sponsored by http://www.johnsonmfg.com/
These are unprecedented times dealing with a marketplace where disruption is happening on steroids and where there is more change building outside of your organization than in it. While uncertainty can seem daunting, the truth is uncertainty has an upside! In fact, it can be your greatest asset to thrive, grow and turn disruption into opportunity. But you need a plan, you need a strategy, and you need the research that shows how to turn disruption into opportunity.
In this latest episode of "Solder & Soot," we sit down with business strategist Meridith Elliott Powell, who will be our keynote speaker at our upcoming 2024 Heavy-Duty Conference in Chicago (June 6). Hear a preview of what NARSA/IDEA members can expect during Meridith's presentation called, "THRIVE: Turn Uncertainty To Your Competitive Advantage."
This episode is sponsored by http://www.johnsonmfg.com/
Ahead of IDEA’s first ever DPF Training event, we sat down with Jim Drespling of Jim D’s DPF Cleaning Service, who is hosting the meeting coming up on April 9. From bung removal to various cleaning procedures to ultrasonic testing, hear from Mark, Bobby, and Jim D about what members can expect at our upcoming meeting in Pennsylvania.
This episode is sponsored by http://www.johnsonmfg.com/
Solder & Soot is back in 2024! In our first episode of season 3, we sit down with DRC Heat Transfer's President/CEO Brian Cahill. From locomotives to modern day cooling systems, we learn all about the company's history in Illinois. You'll also get a sneak peek of the upcoming 2024 Spring Conference, which is hosted by DRC Heat Transfer.
This episode is sponsored by http://www.johnsonmfg.com/
To learn more about NARSA/IDEA, visit http://narsa-idea.org
In this episode of "Solder & Soot," we sit down with Mark Arbeau of Hunter Radiators based out of Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. As Mark explains, his family wasn't involved in the radiator business, but he came into the industry thanks to a unique opportunity. We also learn what challenges Canadian radiator shops deal with and what it means to "take things to a level 11."
This episode is sponsored by http://www.johnsonmfg.com/
To learn more about NARSA/IDEA, visit http://narsa-idea.org
What do a successful business owner and an expert Black Jack player have in common? According to futurist and longtime venture capitalist Joel Block, both are Advantage Players™. In this episode of "Solder & Soot," hosts Mark Taylor and Bobby Duran sit down with Joel about what it means to be an Advantage Player™ and how that relates to the cooling systems industry. Joel will be the keynote speaker at NARSA/IDEA's 2023 Spring Conference at Empire Radiator in Rochester, New York.
To learn more, visit: http://www.joelblock.com/
If you're involved in the cooling systems industry, you likely know the name Dolphin. Ahead of NARSA's 2023 International Tour in the Middle East, we sit down with Riddhish Kapadia of the Dolphin Group to learn more about the manufacturer's history and its extensive footprint across the world. In this episode, we also learn about the key decisions that are helping Dolphin achieve its dream goal: to become a $25 million company in the next 7 years.
To wrap up 2022, Solder & Soot's Mark Taylor and Bobby Duran have curated a Cooling Systems Christmas Carol. In this special episode, our hosts reflect on the past, present, and future of NARSA/IDEA and what big events impacted our members.
In this episode of "Solder & Soot," we sit down with cooling systems industry expert Pat O'Connor, Vice President of Sales at Johnson Manufacturing. Pat will be inducted into NARSA's Cooling Systems Hall of Fame in 2023. Without a doubt, NARSA would not be what it is today without Pat's influence. In addition to hearing about his successful career, we learn how Pat was instrumental within our association in bridging the gap between manufacturers and service shops.
Minnesota-based L&M Radiator is well known in the cooling systems industry, but our listeners may not know the company's origins and how it can be traced back to WWII. In this episode of Solder & Soot, we sit down with David "Sully" Sullender to learn what sets MESABI® products apart.
In the cooling systems industry, the Roppel family of Kentucky is well known. In this episode of "Solder & Soot," we sit down with father and son Tom and Corey Roppel to learn about the early days of the family business and how Roppel Industries has transformed over the past 75 years. This episode isn't strictly all business, though. We also talk about Kentucky bourbon, learn about Tom's best pranks, and hear why the Roppels refuse to wear socks.
We dive into the dynamics of running a family business with Bobby’s father Luis Duran in this episode of “Solder & Soot.” Learn how Luis first got involved in the cooling systems industry, his service in the Air Force, and how he ran two companies in New Jersey and Puerto Rico. You’ll also hear from Luis about how vital NARSA was to his success.
This episode is sponsored by Johnson Manufacturing.
On this episode of “Solder & Soot,” we learn the ins and outs of on-site generator service with the Davis brothers of BGR Radiator in Connecticut. Hear how the business has changed over the years, where BGR really shines, and what Jamie and Nick Davis say is one of their biggest challenges in the cooling systems industry.
This episode is sponsored by Johnson Manufacturing.
