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Smart Acids™
Freight Futures
In this high-octane episode of Smart Acids, we’re riding shotgun with Chris Pickett, Lead Market Analyst at Pickett Research and Chief Commercial Officer at Flock Freight—the largest Shared Truckload brokerage in the U.S. Listen Here: Chris shares: 🚚 The current state of the U.S. truckload freight market📊 Surprising data points shaping 2025 logistics📈 How to use data to stay ahead of market shifts 🔎 Whether you're a logistics professional, supply chain strategist, or just love a good market cycle breakdown, this episode delivers insights you can’t afford to miss....
2025-06-25
29 min
Smart Acids™
From Alt Rock to Alt Fuels
In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Givens—actor, social media influencer, and Director of Promotion & Marketing at Biofriendly —to explore the intersection of Alternative Music and Alternative Fuels. With over 500,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Jacob has built a loyal audience by blending nostalgic 90s music content with a passion for environmental change. We dive into: How Jacob uses music to connect generations and promote green messaging The science and mission behind Green Plus®, Biofriendly’s fuel additive The evolving role of regulation, and innovation in the clean energy space Whether...
2025-05-16
25 min
Smart Acids™
Tackling Tariffs Together - Expert Insights and Strategies
Join hosts Andy and Chris as they dive into the complexities of tariffs and their impact on the chemical industry in this enlightening episode of the Smart Acids Podcast. Featuring expert insights from Dwayne Roark, VP of Corporate Affairs, Communications & Marketing at Univar Solutions, this episode explores historical tariff acts, current updates, and innovative strategies to navigate these challenges. Discover the best path forward for the industry and learn how we can stick together and thrive despite obstacles. Listen in for a discussion you won't want to miss! 02:44 Country Tariff Quiz: Does Dwayne know where the country i...
2025-04-10
38 min
Smart Acids™
Chips: Beyond phones and video games
In this episode, the Smart Acids hosts welcome Joe 'Sherlock' Holmes, Business Development Manager, Electronics. Joe gives us a glimpse into the world of semiconductors and paints a vivid picture of the industry's ecosystem. He'll also provide insights into how vital the right chemistry solutions are and why he is optimistic about what lies ahead for the chip industry. 01:03 Joe 'Sherlock' Holmes explains his professional background and career02:21 Chips quiz: Does Joe know chips?04:35 The semiconductor ecosystem05:30 CHIPS Act: Its correlation to industry growth, economic and national security07:33 Examining t...
2024-10-29
23 min
Smart Acids™
A look back at two legendary careers
Smart Acids welcome back both Duane 'Papa Z' Ziolkoswki and Rick 'Ricky Lee' Roth. In this special episode Duane and Rick provide a retrospective on each of their 40+ year careers, the distribution industry over time, what has changed and what has remained constant. 01:30 – Papa Z shows up in a suit and tie and turns the tables with a surprise quiz04:30 – Chemical distribution over time, including changes in distributor makeup, technical support and access, global connectedness07:11 – People and tech-related trends09:37 – Quiz: Rick ‘Ricky Lee’ Roth gets tested on all things retirement...
2024-08-29
19 min
Smart Acids™
Pricing roller coaster ride and the return of ethanol
Learn about the alcohol market's ups and downs and gain valuable insights into what's ahead for IPA and ethanol. The Smart Acids hosts welcome Duane "Papa Z" Ziolkowski, Product Director, Solvents for Univar Solutions. Listen as he explores the industry's latest market trends, including: Pricing fluctuationsChanging marketEnd-use evolution01:50 – Welcome back, Papa Z02:12 – Quiz: inventions that didn't exist before Duane's 40-year career04:40 – Fickle propylene, pricing roller coaster07:20 – Forward-looking view on propylene and IPA through 202409:05 – Ethanol market dynamics10:36 – Synthetic market flux11:46 – End market applications, impact of weight-l...
2024-06-25
14 min
Smart Acids™
Global Supply Chain 360 + Baltimore Key Bridge Incident
What’s the current state of our global supply chain and what’s driving costs, efficiencies and risk to the maritime shipping network? The Smart Acids return to navigate what's happening at sea with Jeff “Starbuck” Dixon, Director of International Trade Services for Univar Solutions. Listen now as Dixon discusses how carriers are withstanding disruptions such as the Baltimore Key Bridge incident, how the supply chain is impacted by geopolitical factors, climate change and associated regulations, artificial intelligence, and more.3:10 - Bonus game: Chris and Andy put Jeff to the test on all things related to ships...
2024-04-25
15 min
Smart Acids™
Chef Mike's top food trends of 2024 + culinary product development
What's shaping the future of food and beverage markets? Chef Mike Haracz brings his corporate chef expertise to the Smart Acids table to discuss the innovative landscape of the food industry and culinary product development. Let's dig into top food trends of 2024, including cost engineering, manufacturing better-for-you products, and reformulating with wholesome, healthier ingredients for health and nutrition. As Smart Acids host Andy Erickson says, "give it a tasty! Bonus game: Do you know your dining table etiquette?Chef Mike Haracz is an R&D professional with more than 18 years of experience working for a v...
2024-03-05
23 min
Smart Acids™
Smart Acids' excellent adventure through science history and chemical innovation
"Everything in our world is chemistry and chemistry is everywhere in our lives," - David Allen Cole, CEO of the Science History InstituteThis episode is one for the history books. Smart Acids hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst welcome "The Historian" David Allen Cole, CEO of the Science History Institute, to share stories and historical context around the perception of chemicals, areas of upcoming chemistry innovation, historical scares and advances within chemistry, and how the chemical industry's past informs our present as we innovate and solve for the future. Bonus: Dwayne "The Rock" Roark, U...
2024-01-23
19 min
Experts of Experience
#8 Sam Wegman: The Secret to B2B Customer Experience Success
Join Lauren in an enlightening conversation with Sam Wegman, the VP of Customer Experience at Univar Solutions, as they explore the intricacies of B2B customer experience in the chemical distribution industry. Sam shares her innovative strategies for building a culture that revolves around the customer-centric culture, where every employee plays a critical role in enhancing customer experience. Learn how Univar Solutions transforms its approach to customer service, the importance of empowering employees, and the use of technology in creating seamless B2B interactions. Dive into this episode for a deeper un...
2023-12-13
44 min
Smart Acids™
BASF shares global production outlook + why do producers need distributors?
Smart Acids hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst welcome Detroit native and BASF Strategic Customer Network Leader Jarrett "Hustle" Russell to share a global outlook about what’s happening with production and demand across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. Tune in for a chemical industry insider’s take on potential challenges associated with economic recovery and the value of the producer/distributor relationship. BASF is a European multinational company and the largest chemical producer in the world, with headquarters located in Ludwigshafen, Germany.Smart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market...
2023-11-14
10 min
Smart Acids™
Energy Commodities Report: Is Oil & Gas dead?
Smart Acids hosts Andy and Chris welcome Chris "The Foreman" McAfee, Senior Director of Energy Upstream at Univar Solutions, for a view on the oil and gas industry landscape, what’s ahead for commodities, and the rising price per barrel. But first, see if an uncaffeinated Chris lives up to his Energy Director credentials when he takes the Smart Acids Energy Drink quiz. 4:58 – Energy sector breakdown: Upstream, Downstream, Midstream 5:43 – Energy market overview 6:53 – Oil & gas outlook 8:14 – Green energy movement and its impact on oil & gas industry 9:15 – Growing gas prices going forward and $200 oil barrels?
2023-10-11
12 min
Smart Acids™
Ethanol Update Part 2: Navigating specially denatured alcohol permits
Smart Acids hosts Andy and Chris welcome back our resident expert of alcohol (the alcohol with two carbons, aka ethanol), Product Director Duane "Papa Z" Ziolkowski, for a quick rundown of the different classifications and regulatory requirements of ethanol products.1:33 - Differences among ethanol classifications 2:00 - Undenatured ethanol2:14 - Specially denatured alcohol 3:30 - Distilled spirits permit4:25 - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB.gov) and SDA formulations5:45 - How Univar Solutions can help you navigate this product market intelSmart Acids™ is the source for...
2023-09-28
07 min
The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business
Innovating Sustainable Solutions in Homecare and Industrial Cleaning with Aaron Lee of Univar Solutions -Ep 128
With the growing trend towards sustainability and natural products, Aaron Lee, Global Vice President of Home Care and Industrial Cleaning for Univar Solutions, discusses the different segments of their business, highlighting the shift towards innovation in the post-pandemic world. Customers are increasingly looking for natural and sustainable alternatives in the home care space. There is a growing demand for multifunctional natural products, and customers are willing to pay a premium for them. In this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer invites Aaron, an industry expert and leader in the field of chemical d...
2023-09-26
30 min
Smart Acids™
The Industrial/Beverage split: Ethanol product moves
Returning guest Duane "Papa Z" Ziolkowski, product director at Univar Solutions, talks about all things ethanol, including its changing landscape, the role of imports and non-GMO, and how this essential – and circular – product moves from fuel to industrial to beverage and food-grade alcohols. Tune in for product insights and test your musical knowledge as we go through the changes. Smart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution—breaking it all down one boron at a time. Join hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst for straightf...
2023-08-30
11 min
The Hair Lab
Hair Futures - Arnita Wofford, Global Marketing & Technical Director at Univar Solutions
This week, Winnie Awa is joined by Arnita Wofford, Global Marketing & Technical Director at Univar Solutions, a global distributor for specialty ingredients and innovative raw materials. With over 18 years in the beauty industry, Arnita has successfully launched new technologies, managed several brands and integrated marketing approaches in the face of the new media landscape. Her belief is that the beauty industry has a responsibility to create positive change. In this episode, they discuss future trends in hair care through the lens of the consumer and climate. For more information:TheTextureGap.comW: carra.co...
2023-08-08
36 min
Smart Acids™
Industrial Specialty Chemicals: Down to the nitty-gritty
Smart Acids hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst welcome Univar Solutions VP Industrial Solutions Michael ‘Diamond Delli’ DelliCompagni to talk about the industrial side of specialty chemicals, market moves in this segment, how the cost of borrowing is impacting manufacturers, and what’s most exciting about upcoming trends. Also, find out how you measure up against our guest in the ‘rhymes with gritty’ game.Smart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution—breaking it all down one boron at a time. Join hosts Andy Erickson and C...
2023-07-25
14 min
Univar Solutions LATAM
FI Univar Solutions MX - La colaboración en el trabajo
En este episodio, José Luis Trejo nos habla sobre la importancia de la colaboración en los espacios de trabajo y nos comparte algunas recomendaciones para mejorar la calidad y la labor en equipo.
2023-06-19
04 min
Smart Acids™
Smart Acids go to Washington - Featuring NACD CEO Eric Byer
Smart Acids hosts Andy Erickson, Chris Ernst and special guest host Dwayne ‘the self-proclaimed Rock’ Roark welcome CEO of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), Eric ‘the filibuster’ Byer, to talk critical policy issues facing the chemical distribution industry and the role that NACD is playing.Special guest host intro, Dwayne ‘the self-proclaimed Rock’ Roark (1:55)Welcome Eric ‘the fillibuster’ Byer (3:25)Bonus round: Do you know your fictional CEOs? (5:03)Current political climate in Washington, D.C. (7:25)Railway Safety Act – the junction of union + pro-business NACD (8:55)Other current key industry trends (12:23)NACD updates and how to get involved (13:30)Environmental justice and Respon...
2023-06-17
21 min
Univar Solutions LATAM
FI Univar Solutions MX - La investigación y el desarrollo
En este episodio, José Luis Trejo nos habla sobre la investigación de producto y el posterior desarrollo dentro de la industria alimenticia. Además, Erika Georgina Centeno y Efraín Verde nos explican la importancia de estos procesos.
2023-05-15
07 min
Univar Solutions LATAM
FI Univar Solutions MX - La trazabilidad de productos
En este episodio, José Luis Trejo nos habla sobre la importancia de almacenar y enviar correctamente los productos grado alimenticio, así como los tipos de trazabilidad que existen.
2023-04-18
04 min
Smart Acids™
Ag Market: Growth, circularity, and seasonal changes
Let’s talk all things ag – seasons, cycles, and other organic matters. Special guest Christian Jeuris, Agriculture Business Development Manager at Univar Solutions, helps us get to the bottom of Agriculture’s cyclical market, the state of the upcoming season, current industry challenges, and the latest innovations. Think product synergies and soil health. Why are players in the Ag space bullish on our present market? We’ve got you covered but not before the Smart Acids Ag Quiz puts Christian’s and our listeners’ knowledge to the test. Smart Acids™ is the source for product insights and cu...
2023-04-15
11 min
Univar Solutions LATAM
FI Univar Solutions MX - La importancia del vestuario en la industria alimenticia
En este episodio, José Luis Trejo nos habla sobre la relación que existe entre vestuario y seguridad alimentaria. Además, nos brinda algunos ejemplos de prendas que puedes utilizar dentro de la industria.
2023-03-17
05 min
Smart Acids™
Do you know your pale ales? Plus ethanol, IPA, and propylene pricing dynamics
Smart Acids host Andy Erickson and the hops to his hazy pale ale, co-host Chris Ernst, talk IPAs – isopropyl alcohol vs the latest craft brews – with Product Director Duane "Papa Z" Ziolkowski. Hear market updates and pricing dynamics for ethanol, IPA, and propylene.Bonus round: do you know your IPAs and pale ales?IPA UpdatesPropylene pricing dynamicsCircularity and pushing for reuseEthanol UpdatesSustainability push into formulationsFuel players moving into industrial200 vs 190 proof?Smart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves...
2023-03-03
09 min
Univar Solutions LATAM
FI Univar Solutions MX - Las auditorías
En este episodio, José Luis Trejo nos habla sobre las auditorías empresariales y sus beneficios.
2023-02-13
05 min
Smart Acids™
Current State of Trucking: Part 2 transportation market breakdown
Breaker-Breaker...Transportation Leader Rob McRae knows what’s driving the future of distribution. In this episode, McRae takes a comparative look at the truck transportation subsector and current state of today's carriers, and why our very own Univar Solutions fleet – the largest private fleet inside the chemical industry – can go the distance for customers. 10-4."It's a hyper inflated or hyper deflated market," McRae reports. "Only if you have good predictive analytics can you afford to do an annual bid. But an annual bid will really help to mitigate some of those cost inflation points. So, if we hav...
2023-02-10
09 min
Smart Acids™
Reliance on rail: Part 1 transportation market breakdown
Transportation Logistician Rob “The Rainmaker” McRae has a passion for all things that move. In this episode, McRae gives the Smart Acids team a market update on the rail transportation subsector, current freight shipping capacity, talk of rail-related embargoes, and what is affecting the overall health of today's rail network. "For us as a chemical and ingredient distributor and others in the chemical market, it's important to view capacity as a long-term investment and establish those partnerships as opposed to the short-term rate negotiations," McRae reports.Smart Acids™ is the source for pro...
2023-01-27
14 min