Connected to ASC Podcast

In this episode, ASC President Bill Allmond recaps the highlights of the energy, enthusiasm, and engagement of the 2026 ASC Convention & EXPO in Music City, USA, April 20-22, 2026. 

In this episode, Brian Peters discusses ASC's newly launched monthly "pulse" survey of the industry with Industry Insights President, Scott Hackworth. 

In this episode, I provide a summary of findings from ASC's recent membership survey on the Trump administration tariffs.  

In this episode, I speak with Stephan Liozu, an organizational scientist and a renowned "Agent of Disruption." He gives his take on the latest business disruption (tariffs), how companies are responding, strategies to manage disruption, and how to live in this interconnected world of continued disruption. 

It has been a very busy year so far delivering value back to ASC members in multiple ways with much more to come. In this episode, I summarize 2025's highlights and share details of what's in store ahead that members need to know. 

In this episode, I speak with Claire O'Leary with Porth Media about how adhesive and sealant companies can effectively leverage ASC's publication, Adhesive & Sealant Showcase, to promote their brands and products. 

In this episode, I speak with Chuck Paul, formerly with Henkel and now Principal of GlueIQ LLC and an Angel Investor with the Chemical Angel Network. Chuck also serves as an Advisory Board Member with A2O Advanced Materials. He discusses commercial successes with which he has been involved over his career, key obstacles to realizing green technologies, pitfalls to watch for when developing new sol...

In this episode, I speak with trade expert Dan Ujczo, Senior Counsel at Thompson Hine LLP, about the current tariff landscape, cascading efforts, impacts, strategies, and whether there are any silver linings on the horizon. 

In this episode, I speak with Brian Peters, ASC's Senior Director of Membership & Industry Programs. Brian is a leading force behind ASC's recent membership growth, prospecting and recruiting members using effective strategies, not the least of which is his fun approach to social media.

In this episode, I speak with Malinda Armstrong, ASC's Senior Director of Meetings & Expositions. She is also the Home Secretary for the Adhesion Society. We talk about her key role at ASC planning and executing ASC's events. You will also learn an important fact about Malinda--her tenure on the staff--that will surprise many of our listeners. 

Lisa Anderson, Founder & President of LMA Consulting, discusses with ASC's Brian Peters strategies for companies to address risks to their supply chains due to disruption around the globe and new tariff policy here at home. 

Adhesives In Action is a new event by ASI Magazine co-located with the ASSEMBLY Show South. It focuses exclusively on end use applications of adhesives within the assembly industry. I speak with Tom Fowler of BNP Media and Publisher of ASI Magazine who provides us with details about the event. ASC is an event partner.

The world's adhesive and sealant associations reunite in Taiwan for the first time since 2018. COVID may have disrupted our ability to meet but it did not disrupt the strong bonds among this unique group. In this episode, I describe what took place at the global gathering and the key takeaways from my interactions with ASC's counterparts in Asia.

This episode features an insightful conversation with Megan Gluth, Owner & CEO of Catalynt Solutions and recently-elected Chair of the Board at the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), about the importance of the human element in any company's success. 

This episode is the first in a series that introduces you to ASC's fabulous professional staff. They are the ones that make great things happen in support of our membership and industry. Get to know how they support our members, how they first got their start at ASC, and "insider" tips they would like for you to know about ASC. In this episode, I speak with Myranda Nickoloff, an 18-year veteran st...

If you missed the FEICA Annual Conference & EXPO last month in the Netherlands, you missed a fabulous educational and networking opportunity. In this episode, I share a brief overview, including my personal highlights and testimonials from others who participated. I am already excited for next year's conference in San Sebastián, Spain!

In this episode, I highlight two unique learning opportunities for professionals in the adhesive and sealant industry to deepen their understanding and hone their skills in two key areas--sustainability and leadership. 

In this episode recorded in April with Bruce Ward of Ducker Carlisle, we explore current trends and opportunities for adhesives and sealants in the U.S. building and construction market. ASC has recently published a comprehensive report, free for ASC members, that provides more details. Visit ASCouncil.org for a copy.

In this episode, Brian Peters, ASC's Director of Membership and Industry Programs, catches up with Gerhard Haas, who recently retired after a highly successful career at Jowat. Gerhard explains his decision to pursue a career in the adhesives industry, shares his advice for others considering a career in our industry, his thoughts on the role of leadership, and much more.

In this episode, I speak with Marc Benevento, founder and managing director of Industrial Market Insight. We discuss Marc's five steps to new product success, value proposition, and voice of customer strategies. He also gives us a sample of what he looks for when judging submissions for ASC's Innovation Awards.  

In this episode, I recap the highlights of the 2024 ASC Convention & EXPO in Louisville. Plus, Brian Peters, Director of Membership and Industry Programs, speaks with attendees about their experiences at the event and what value they are receiving by attending. 

In this episode, I discuss the ASC Adhesive and Sealant Hall of Fame and how to nominate someone to be honored by being inducted. 

In this episode, I give listeners a sneak peak at this year's ASC Annual Convention & EXPO scheduled for April 15-17, 2024 in Derby City (Louisville), Kentucky!

In this episode, ASC President Bill Allmond reviews key highlights and milestones while identifying valuable opportunities for your participation in ASC in 2024. 

In this episode, I speak with Mike Wentz, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at IDEA (Idea4Industry) about the importance of product data management and data exchange.