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The EZ Struggle PodcastThe Ez Struggle - Ep 21 Infamous DefecationEzekiel and Arturo share of their adventures down yonder in the southern regions of Tejas. Ez gets to relax and get away from technology while floating the river and pretending to fish. The river rats assemble as Maui and Ez get the and float the San Marcos river in what is always an enjoyable struggle to endure as yet again the rivers of Texas seize another victim. As Maui decides to take a more scenic detour in an attempt to bypass a portion of the river. Ez and Maui let their ojo locos get the best of them as they...2023-08-082h 08
Keep KuulHow Does Safety Increase Productivity?Safety is the expected norm in every functioning workplace no matter what the industry. Workers have the right to a safe working environment, which is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, better known as OSHA, was created in 1971. While every company has a standard to meet, there are additional safety protocols that can aid a company in creating more productivity. Evaporative cooling company, Portacool, knows exactly how to implement that and wield beneficial results. What implementations can companies put in place to increase safety, and subsequently, productivity among their workers?For the latest episode...2023-03-2307 min
Keep KuulAHR Expo’s Promising Outlook for the HVAC Industry This YearThe HVAC industry can expect to see some exciting changes this year after the 2023 AHR Expo concluded in Atlanta earlier this month. The three-day event, held from Feb. 6-8, featured over 1,800 participating companies and their displays, along with over 35,000 attendees. The promising direction that the HVAC industry is headed in will offer more options to companies looking to reduce spending without sacrificing efficiency. What is the outlook for the HVAC industry this year? And how will companies like Portacool and Kuul direct some of that change?For a new Keep Kuul episode, host Michelle Dawn...2023-02-2816 min
Keep KuulThe Rising Growth of Portable Evaporative CoolersThere is a growing demand for commercial cooling solutions, as indicated by the past two years. Industry experts say the evaporative cooling market hit $5.76 Billion in 2021, which they expect to reach $8.41 Billion by 2027. It’s evident; the market isn’t cooling off any time soon. Ben Wulf, President & CEO of Portacool, LLC, says awareness and adoption of the type of solution evaporative cooling provides is rising. He spoke with Keep Kuul host Bobby Brill about Portacool’s successful past couple of years and why he believes 2023 will continue that trend.What’s driving this widespread use of p...2023-01-1016 min
Keep KuulA History Made by Its People with Michelle Bauer and Henry DentonTwenty-seven years is a long time between friends. Michelle Bauer and Henry Denton
should know; that’s how long each has been with Portacool, back when it was part of
the General Shelters Group. Bauer, an Engineering Projects Coordinator, and Denton,
an Engineer at Portacool, talked about Portacool’s rich history and the many changes
along its evolutionary path.2022-12-1231 min
Keep KuulFrom Texas to Europe: How Portugal is Staying Cool2022-10-0622 min
Keep KuulThe Importance of Climate Control for Poultry Farmers in TexasIn this episode, Tyler Kern talks with Heidi Hudson co-owner of Hudson Farms. They discuss the importance of climate control for poultry farmers in the hot state of Texas. Hudson’s background is in poultry science, and her husband is a third-generation poultry farmer. They worked alongside his father for three years on his farm before taking over last year.“We’re contract farmers. We house and take care of poultry for vertically integrated companies like Tyson, Pilgrim, and Sanderson Farms,” said Hudson. Hudson Farms takes care of the birds from the time they are in the facility...2022-08-1117 min
Keep KuulThe Importance of Climate Control for Poultry Farmers in TexasIn this episode, Tyler Kern talks with Heidi Hudson co-owner of Hudson Farms. They discuss the importance of climate control for poultry farmers in the hot state of Texas. Hudson’s background is in poultry science, and her husband is a third-generation poultry farmer. They worked alongside his father for three years on his farm before taking over last year.“We’re contract farmers. We house and take care of poultry for vertically integrated companies like Tyson, Pilgrim, and Sanderson Farms,” said Hudson. Hudson Farms takes care of the birds from the time they are in the facility...2022-08-1116 min
Keep KuulThe Cost of Heat Stress and Heat Injuries in the Military and the Correlation to Civilian Occupations with Shon WainscottShon Wainscott, National Accounts Manager at Portacool, sees a direct correlation between keeping cool in the military and keeping cool on the job. Wainscott spent fifteen years serving in the Army, the bulk of that time in the infantry. He spoke about his experiences with Tyler Kern and why it’s essential to have the proper temperature control to get the job done without heat stress or injury.Infantry duty is a demanding job that can mean carrying heavy gear on foot. “Carrying that amount of equipment, 70, 80, 90-pound rucksacks on your back, would generate a lot of heat...2022-06-1511 min
Keep KuulChilling the Middle East and North Africa with Ziad IbrahimPeople in the U.S. know Portacool and their line of evaporative coolers, but Portacool is also a chilling force in 56 other countries. Ziad Ibrahim, Regional Sales Manager for Portacool’s Middle East and North Africa Segments, dropped by to talk about the unique cooling needs of this region of the globe.The challenge for the Middle East and North Africa is no surprise—it’s hot in these regions, and the summer months are some of the hottest anywhere on the planet. Cooling solutions are needed to make work conditions tolerable. Ibrahim said Portacool offers a range...2022-05-1716 min
Keep KuulHeat Stress Comes Full Circle with Klint BartonKeeping employees safe, cool, and productive is essential in any work environment. The role heat stress plays was the topic of this episode of Keep Kuul with Portacool. Tyler Kern reached out to Klint Barton, Regional Manager for Automotive, Southeast Division at Portacool for his perspective.Barton understands the seriousness of heat stress because he has hyperhidrosis, which causes excessive sweating even without additional exposure to heat or exercise. “It was very hard, at times, to keep myself cool on hot days,” Barton said. “We’re I’m at in Alabama, we deal with that issue quite regularly...2022-04-2014 min
Keep KuulMexico, A Unique Market with Leo MartinezKeeping spaces cool is critical in many different environments. Traditional ways to do this, such as with AC fans can be expensive and inefficient. In looking at the markets that Portacool serves, these statements are true for the unique case of Mexico. Keep Kuul host Tyler Kern spoke with Leo Martinez, National Accounts Manager for Mexico, to discuss the potential for evaporative coolers in the country. “Mexico is an industrialized county and a key partner in global trade. There’s also the tourism industry. Both need to keep areas comfortable,” Martinez described. Mexico is logistically in a key po...2022-02-1512 minKeep KuulMexico, A Unique Market with Leo MartinezKeeping spaces cool is critical in many different environments. Traditional ways to do this, such as with AC fans can be expensive and inefficient. In looking at the markets that Portacool serves, these statements are true for the unique case of Mexico. Keep Kuul host Tyler Kern spoke with Leo Martinez, National Accounts Manager for Mexico, to discuss the potential for evaporative coolers in the country. “Mexico is an industrialized county and a key partner in global trade. There’s also the tourism industry. Both need to keep areas comfortable,” Martinez described. Mexico is logistically in a key po...2022-02-0713 min
Keep KuulMexico, A Unique Market with Leo MartinezKeeping spaces cool is critical in many different environments. Traditional ways to do this, such as with AC fans can be expensive and inefficient. In looking at the markets that Portacool serves, these statements are true for the unique case of Mexico. Keep Kuul host Tyler Kern spoke with Leo Martinez, National Accounts Manager for Mexico, to discuss the potential for evaporative coolers in the country. “Mexico is an industrialized county and a key partner in global trade. There’s also the tourism industry. Both need to keep areas comfortable,” Martinez described. Mexico is logistically in a key po...2022-02-0712 min
Keep KuulHow Evaporative Cooling Affects YouEvaporative cooling intersects with just about everyone in multiple ways each day, yet many don’t recognize or know about this. Keep It Cool host Tyler Kern spoke with Cody Weeks, Sales Manager at Portacool, about the topic. “The simplest form of evaporative cooling is sweating, which we all do. It’s the reduction of temperature resulting from the evaporation of liquid. It removes the latent heat from the surface where the evaporation takes place,” Weeks explained. This natural occurrence can also be produced to support a number of industries that have diverse cooling needs. First Week...2021-11-1612 min
Keep KuulCooling Fans Help LA Manufacturer Fight the HeatHeat is a threat to many worksites across the country. While there’s no way to eliminate it, companies can be proactive about keeping workers safe.That’s exactly the mantra of Craig Williams, Safety and Security Manager at Omni Specialty Packaging, a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of lubricants and chemicals for the automotive and industrial sectors.He joined host Tyler Kern on Keep Kuul to discuss how they fight the heat.“Being based in Louisiana, we have temperatures over 100 degrees, plus humidity. It’s difficult to work in this atmosphere, impacting breathing and ener...2021-10-1213 min
Keep KuulChillin’ at Texas Motor Speedway with Portable Cooling SolutionsFast cars and hot days and nights; that’s how they do it at Texas Motor Speedway.Entertainment is the name of the game, but giving guests and fans a comfortable experience is the goal, no matter the event. Steven French, Senior Director of Business Development for Texas Motor Speedway, spoke to host Tyler Kern about the efforts to make a guest’s experience at Texas Motor Speedway memorable and how strategic business partnerships support those efforts.Partnering with brands and sponsors that align with Texas Motor Speedway’s fans is a large part of French...2021-09-1634 min
Keep KuulPowerful Cooling Solutions to Keep Your Employees ComfortableAs the weather across the country shifts to the warmer seasons, Todd Waldhauser, Director of Sales at Portacool, stopped by to talk to host Tyler Kern about keeping employees cool and comfortable when that thermometer begins to rise.And, as Waldhauser reminded Kern, temperature control is a year-round concern. Even if it’s cool outside, the condition inside a work facility could be hot, so it is essential to provide employees with a comfortable climate every day. “Everybody thinks about cooling and [says], ‘What am I going to do when the temperature starts rising and you st...2021-08-1921 min
Keep KuulHow to Stay Safe With Portable Cooling RoomsKeeping cool is more than a matter of comfort. It’s also key to staying safe from heat illness when working or socializing in hot environments.2021-07-1515 min
Keep KuulNavigating Customer Service, Logistics and Enterprise Resource PlanningThey say 13 is an unlucky number but, for Kimberly McElroy, Director of Customer Service and Logistics at Portacool, that digit is no superstitious talisman. She will celebrate her 13th year with Portacool later in 2021. McElroy dropped by Keep Kuul to discuss customer service, logistics and enterprise resource planning.2021-06-2812 min
Keep KuulHow Do Portable Cooling Solutions Handle the Heat?Sunny South Florida is known for many things – nightlife, beaches, great food, and more – but it’s also known for some at-times-overwhelming heat and humidity.d2021-06-0735 min
Keep KuulAdopting an Insights-Driven Approach to Innovation2021-05-1014 minKeep KuulAdopting an Insights-Driven Approach to Innovation2021-05-1014 min
Keep KuulMaintaining Production Excellence from Assembly to DeliveryA company’s production processes must be the best to deliver best-in-class products. Joshua Sanford may be new to the Portacool family, but he knows work excellence when he sees it.2021-04-1516 minKeep KuulDeveloping a Customer Service-Centered CultureIt’s easy for companies to claim a commitment to culture, but how many of them actually practice and uphold their values in their day-to-day operations? And for the organizations that do, what are some ways to help ensure those values stick?Ben Wulf, the CEO of Portacool in east Texas, answers these questions and more in the first episode of the Keep Kuul podcast. Portacool was started in the small town of Center, Texas and, in the 30 years since its establishment, it’s kept close ties with its community and its customers.However, Wulf does...2021-03-0319 min
Manufacturing Talk RadioKeeping Cool in the Workplace with PortacoolAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,905,500 recordable cases of workplace injuuries and 4,836 deaths were reported in 2015. Some number of these were preventable, and many were heat-related. Terry DeRise is the Manufacturing Director at Portacool, LLC for portable evaporative cooler manufacturing. Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady discuss hazard assessment and solution with Terry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-06-2129 min