The Poly Podcast: Live From Showcase 22'

Описание: Peter Dyke's interviews PE Alliance Members live at PE Showcase in Dallas, TX.

Guests / Topics:
1. Cheryl Rhude - VP of Business Development (ISCO Industries)

Cheryl & Peter discuss the perception of plastics in the media and public perception. Cheryl brings to light some of the efforts being made behind the scenes efforts to promote HDPE as a "green", sustainable, and responsible solution.

2. Randle Salsberry - President (R&L Manufacturing)

Randle discusses the benefits his company has seen from their participation in the PE Alliance as well as their de-beading tools product line.

3. Richard Brand - Executive Director (East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority - NJ)

Richard discusses issues that plagued his utility which ultimately led to hid decision to fully adopt HDPE. Furthermore, Richard provides an update on how adoption has been going and how his utility has impacted neighboring utilities.

4. Mike Leathers - CEO (Pipeline Plastics)

Mike speaks to the challenges facing HDPE and how to overcome objections through education. He and Peter discuss a few examples how education is necessary at the municipal level to help aid adoption.

5. Dell Doyle - Technical Services and Development (Dow)

Dell answers Peter's questions regarding supply-chain, production, and logistics of HDPE from the market perspective.

6. Josh Cottle - Vice President Sales & Marketing (WL Plastics)

Josh addresses the benefits of PE Alliance membership and encourages others to participate in the joint venture. He also probes the topic of promoting HDPE as a "green" product to help address water loss in areas of the country where water loss is critical.

7. Jim Johnston - Vice President & Chief Technology Officer (McElroy Manufacturing)

Jim updates the audience on the current direction and changes happening inside the world of butt fusion. McElroy has pioneered many technologies that have grown the market and Jim discusses the next set of tools including the McElroy iSeries and datalogging technologies.

8. Mike James - VP of Business Development & Sales (ISCO Industries)

Mike discusses HDPE's introduction into the "Big Pipe" market in the US Market and compares it to his time spent in Europe. Mike, as a subject matter expert, gives a list of additional markets that also benefit from large diameter HDPE.