Belt Friends by Empire Rubber

Belt Friends by Empire Rubber

por Empire Rubber & Supply Company

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Belt Friends: Episode 9 - Casey Hutchinson (w/ Guest Host Rodney Roalsen)

Welcome to the ninth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Rodney Roalsen – Director of Heavy Duty Products & Business development – Beltservice Corp sits down with Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company In this episode the tables have turned! Rodney Roalsen a podcast former guest and cousin to Casey Hutchinson flips the script on Casey. In this episode we learn more about the man behind Belt Friends. Who he is, where he comes from, his upbringing and how he got into the belting industry. We learn about who started it all and how things became what they are now over at Empire Rubber Supply Company. We learn a few things about his sneaker collection and a few other things such as Legos. Stay tuned for this episode as you don't want to miss out on this one! Links: www.empirerubber.com www.newwavemediapdx.com Listen on other platforms: Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber/id1755792035 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/24yhT2Ap7X9ntNfkINxHq8?si=f0c65a666b324e13 iheart radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-belt-friends-by-empire-rub-165196400/ Pandora https://pandora.app.link/UHkjzXM2JIb Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f57694ed-3adf-4f6e-b372-46737d0babd1/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber RSS https://rss.com/podcasts/beltfriends/ Podcast Index https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6865600 Listen Notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber-empire-rubber-KhQ8SZAXeTD/

Belt Friends Episode 8 – Andrew Roloff

Welcome to the eighth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Andrew Roloff – North American Dairy Specialist at Intralox In this episode Andrew gives a little history on how he became Andrew by letting "old Andy die and the Andrew come to life"! We get to listen a little bit on how Andrew and Casey met back at NIBA and they both give us a little glimpse at some stories about NIBA. We hear about how Andrew joined Intralox and even some of the things he would do to better the world! If you are a fan of coffee you'll want to stick around and see what Andrew has been cooking up behind the scenes as well.You're definitely going to want to listen in on this one! Links: www.empirerubber.com www.newwavemediapdx.com https://www.warbirdcoffee.us/ Listen on other platforms: Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber/id1755792035 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/24yhT2Ap7X9ntNfkINxHq8?si=f0c65a666b324e13 iheart radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-belt-friends-by-empire-rub-165196400/ Pandora https://pandora.app.link/UHkjzXM2JIb Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f57694ed-3adf-4f6e-b372-46737d0babd1/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber RSS https://rss.com/podcasts/beltfriends/ Podcast Index https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6865600 Listen Notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber-empire-rubber-KhQ8SZAXeTD/

Belt Friends: Episode 7 – Stephenie Davis

Welcome to the seventh episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Stephenie Davis – President and Chief Executive Officer of Davis Industrial / NIBA 2nd Vice President & Program Committee Chair In this episode Stephenie gives us some exciting information that includes what Davis Industrial does and how they go beyond just belting, how Davis Industrial became what it is now and even flips the script on Casey! Stephenie was also featured in Rubber News’ “Women Breaking the Mold” class of 2023. Be sure to tune into this episode to learn more! Links: www.empirerubber.com www.newwavepdx.com Listen on other platforms: Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber/id1755792035 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/24yhT2Ap7X9ntNfkINxHq8?si=f0c65a666b324e13 iheart radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-belt-friends-by-empire-rub-165196400/ Pandora https://pandora.app.link/UHkjzXM2JIb Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f57694ed-3adf-4f6e-b372-46737d0babd1/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber RSS https://rss.com/podcasts/beltfriends/ Podcast Index https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6865600 Listen Notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber-empire-rubber-KhQ8SZAXeTD/

Belt Friends: Episode 6 – Tom Wujek

Welcome to the sixth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Tom Wujek – President and Chief Executive Officer of Flexco / 2014 NIBA President Tom continues to be active with both NIBA and PTDA - Power Transmission Distributors Association. He shares his upbringing and what drew him to Flexco. He also provides insight into what exactly Flexco is and the opportunities it has provided for him and his family. Throughout this journey, we learn a great deal from him, including his time as the NIBA president. He also gives us a historical perspective on the foundation of NIBA, formerly known as NILA. Be sure to tune into this episode to learn more! Links: www.empirerubber.com www.newwavepdx.com Listen on other platforms: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/24yhT2Ap7X9ntNfkINxHq8?si=f0c65a666b324e13 iheart radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-belt-friends-by-empire-rub-165196400/ Pandora https://pandora.app.link/UHkjzXM2JIb Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f57694ed-3adf-4f6e-b372-46737d0babd1/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber RSS https://rss.com/podcasts/beltfriends/ Podcast Index https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6865600 Listen Notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber-empire-rubber-KhQ8SZAXeTD/

Belt Friends: Episode 5 – Paul Bosserman

Welcome to the fifth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Paul Bosserman – Regional Manager – Viacore in Lewisville, TX (formerly All-State Belting) Casey and Paul met each other way back. Both equally have been in the industry for 29 years! Fun fact: Paul started at Empire Rubber with Casey and has him beat by two weeks! This episode is full of fun surprises and some history. Paul walks us through his transition to Viacore (All-State), speaks about Viacores’ development and growth as a company, he gives us a little insight on what has been rewarding to him and more! Links: www.empirerubber.com www.newwavepdx.com Listen on other platforms: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/24yhT2Ap7X9ntNfkINxHq8?si=f0c65a666b324e13 iheart radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-belt-friends-by-empire-rub-165196400/ Pandora https://pandora.app.link/UHkjzXM2JIb Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f57694ed-3adf-4f6e-b372-46737d0babd1/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber RSS https://rss.com/podcasts/beltfriends/ Podcast Index https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6865600 Listen Notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber-empire-rubber-KhQ8SZAXeTD/

Belt Friends: Episode 4 – Rodney Roalsen

Welcome to the fourth episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Rodney Roalsen – Director of Heavy Duty Products & Business development – Beltservice Corp. Casey and Rodney are cousins and both work in the belt industry. They go over many topics in this episode including having family owned businesses and what some of the hurdles and pivots that were made along the way to be where they are at now. Rodney tells us a little bit about Rubber Ron and the business, some of his hobbies, and even flips the table around and asks Casey a few questions. You won't want to miss this episode. Stay tuned until the end where Rodney tells us what advice he would give his 15 year old self. Links: www.empirerubber.com www.newwavepdx.com Listen on other platforms: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/24yhT2Ap7X9ntNfkINxHq8?si=f0c65a666b324e13 iheart radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-belt-friends-by-empire-rub-165196400/ Pandora https://pandora.app.link/UHkjzXM2JIb Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f57694ed-3adf-4f6e-b372-46737d0babd1/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber RSS https://rss.com/podcasts/beltfriends/ Podcast Index https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6865600 Listen Notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber-empire-rubber-KhQ8SZAXeTD/

Belt Friends: Episode 3 – Vernon Smith

Welcome to the third episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Vernon Smith – President of Universal Belting Resource (UBR) / 2017 NIBA President to learn more about his journey in the industry. We get to see what got Vernon into the belt industry as well as how UBR got started. You won't want to miss his experience with NIBA and how he became a NIBA president. Links: www.empirerubber.com www.newwavepdx.com Listen on other platforms: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/24yhT2Ap7X9ntNfkINxHq8?si=f0c65a666b324e13 iheart radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-belt-friends-by-empire-rub-165196400/ Pandora https://pandora.app.link/UHkjzXM2JIb Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f57694ed-3adf-4f6e-b372-46737d0babd1/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber RSS https://rss.com/podcasts/beltfriends/ Podcast Index https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6865600 Listen Notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber-empire-rubber-KhQ8SZAXeTD/

Belt Friends: Episode 2 – Paul Smith

Welcome to the second episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Paul Smith – National Distributor Sales Manager – RAM Enterprise, Inc. / Imtech Rubber to learn more about his journey in the industry and what changes has happened along the way during his time in the industry. You won't want to miss out on this episode!

Belt Friends: Episode 1 – Kathryn Dunn

Welcome to the premiere episode of "Belt Friends," where industry leaders come together to share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, sits down with Kathryn Dunn, CFO of Souhegan Wood Products, Inc., to learn more about her journey in the industry and what makes her tick. Get ready to dive into the world of the Dunn family! Kathryn gives us a glimpse into her background and the values that drive her family's business forward. Discover what led Kathryn to join the family business and the unique experiences that shaped her professional journey. From tackling challenges to celebrating successes, Kathryn shares what she finds most rewarding about her role as CFO and the impact it has on her and her team. Don't miss this engaging and insightful conversation between two industry professionals. Like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more episodes of "Belt Friends" coming your way soon! Links: https://empirerubber.com/ https://souheganwood.com/

Belt Friends Episode 19 – Chad Ackerman (Senior Manager of Strategic Accounts at Flexco)

In this special episode, Chad Ackerman, Senior Manager of Strategic Accounts at Flexco, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Chad shares stories from his upbringing, family life, and educational background, while reflecting on the work he did before entering the belting industry. He walks us through the journey that brought him into the business and discusses how those early experiences helped shape the career he has built today. We'll also hear about Chad's time with Ammeraal Beltech (Ammega) and the responsibilities he held there, before diving into his current role with Flexco and the work he does today as Senior Manager of Strategic Accounts. Chad offers insight into the products, people, and relationships that make the industry unique and rewarding. From his involvement with NIBA and the impact it has had on his career, to the lessons learned along the way, Chad shares thoughtful perspectives on both professional growth and industry leadership. Outside of work, we get to know the person behind the title—what he enjoys doing for fun, any nicknames he's picked up over the years, a few guilty pleasures, and the accomplishments he finds most rewarding. And because every great conversation deserves a little humor, we'll wrap things up by putting Chad on the spot for what may be his greatest challenge of all: delivering a memorable Dad Joke. From career milestones to personal stories and plenty of laughs along the way, Chad brings an engaging and authentic perspective to this episode. Links: www.empirerubber.com www.newwavemediapdx.com Listen on other platforms: Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber/id1755792035 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/24yhT2Ap7X9ntNfkINxHq8?si=f0c65a666b324e13 iheart radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-belt-friends-by-empire-rub-165196400/ Pandora https://pandora.app.link/UHkjzXM2JIb Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f57694ed-3adf-4f6e-b372-46737d0babd1/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber RSS https://rss.com/podcasts/beltfriends/ Podcast Index https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6865600 Listen Notes https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/belt-friends-by-empire-rubber-empire-rubber-KhQ8SZAXeTD/

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