Welcome to the latest From the Fabricator podcast! I start with Nick Davy and Adrian Winoto of Smart Material company Andluca. They are two fascinating guys who have studied the past and are creating that true next-generation product line. Very excited about their potential and it was an enjoyable conversation, despite me ripping on dynamic glass. …

The newest episode of the From the Fabricator Podcast is now live! This time out has a Windy City flavor with two Chicago icons taking center stage. Leading off is Vipul Bhagat of Skyline. Fascinating and genuine guy who kept making points that had me saying “love that” repeatedly. Vipul delivered a lot of food for thought on the market, selling an…

Welcome Back! This time out I kick it off with Steven Acker of Wicona/Hydro. Steven has seen it all- and then some in a very stellar career in our industry so cover that, we talk repurposing of buildings and the first ever Acker Building Index (my “ABI”- not the one below) hits on where things are going in our world. Impressive guy and company! Nex…

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the From the Fabricator podcast! A new season kicks off with two great guests. Leading off is Marc Deschamps of Walker Glass. Bird Friendly Glass takes the main role and Marc's overall insight is refreshing. Then, I was thrilled to welcome Scott Lowe of The Beck Group. Scott's company is a leading Design-Build Fi…

Wrapping up the year with the annual solo pod, and this year, the guest is Bill Sullivan of Brin Glass. Bill announced his retirement earlier this year, so this was a chance to catch up with him before he started the next phase of his life. Great talk on his path, the industry, and much more. Thank you for checking it out! Thank you to FHC for spon…

Back at it again with the From the Fabricator podcast. This time out we start with Scott Smith of LTS. Great guy and tons of insight into our world from the past through the present and into the future. Next up Conley Oster and Gary Chen talk robots and advancement. These guys started RAISE Robotics and are simply brilliant. Great takes in here and…

Welcome back to the From the Fabricator podcast! This time out we've got the amazing Keith Daubmann of D3 Glass, MyArchitecturalGlass, and MyShowerDoor and the very interesting Jason Godfrey of UFP Packaging. Lots of interesting conversation from taking big chances to trying to new things. We covered it all! Thank you for listening! And a thank you…

Welcome back to the From the Fabricator podcast! This time out we've got Jason Isackson of Sentinel Facades, a new company in a very popular space. Jason gives a rundown on all that is going on in that process. Next is Michael and Carolyn Spellman as they breakdown machinery solutions, VIG and more. They've brought so many groundbreaking technologi…

Getting ready for GlassBuild? I am too! This special edition hits it all... from the show side to great exhibitors who will be exhibiting the latest and greatest. Katy Devlin of NGA kicks it off, followed by Alan Kinder of Guardian Glass. Then the duo of Art Huard and Shawn McHale of NVOY Fire Rated join and we wrap up with an update from Kyle Lind…

The latest From the Fabricator podcast features three greats again. Leading off is Diana San Diego of SAFTI First. Some excellent deep dives into sales and marketing and fire rated/specialty products. Then Chris Cordle of the Specialty Fenestration Group talks Lean Manufacturing and Operations. Good lessons there. Last, we wrap it with Merv Campbel…

The latest From the Fabricator is a special super-sized edition featuring three tremendous industry leaders. Leading off Syndi Sim, new to Q-Railing but an industry vet catches us up on her move along with a ton of energizing info and perspective. After that Jenni Chase of the National Glass Association covers the crucial push into Workforce Develo…

Back at it again! The latest podcast has 3 great guests covering a wide range of industry topics! John Leonard of FHC, Priscilla Koeckeritz (Brin) and Dan Reinhart (Salem) are on this time out and we cover railings, cultures, forecasts, people and much more. Thank you for listening!! Also Thank you to FHC for sponsoring! Need glass railings? For aw…

Summer is in full swing, and on this episode of the From the Fabricator podcast, we've got two fantastic talents from our space. First up is Jason Douglas of HB Fuller. Interesting and smart path taken and now a part of some of the most popular materials in around. Then John Trainor jumps on for a wide range of topics and insights. Fun to catch up …

For the 50th episode of the From the Fabricator podcast, we dedicated the time to the crucial subjects of Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery, and Support. Max is joined by Cal Beyer of SAFE Project (www.safeproject.us) and David Argus of Karas and Karas Glass. A wide range of subjects was covered but really focused on the workplace, what's happenin…

The supersized holiday edition of the From the Fabricator podcast is here! We kick it off with a dive inside—demountable interiors and more—with Tom O'Malley of Clover and Kevin Mayer of PurOptima. Then, we pivot to labor, training, education, and more with Travis Nevins and Matt Fox of IUPAT. There are lots of interesting nuggets throughout! Thank…

The latest episode of the From the Fabricator podcast features Kyle Sharp of Sharp Glass and Chris Giovannielli of Kawneer. Wide range of topics from the family business to new technology, to market conditions, and much more. Thank you for taking a listen!! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole …

Wide ranging podcast this month! Deep dive into paints and finishes with Neil Chrisman III of Picura (also known from his days at Spectrum) and Chris Incorvaia of Edge Facades followed by a great run by Tom Donovan of Thompson IG where he talks new tech, smart business moves and more. Thanks for checking it out! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Gla…

Welcome back to our 4th episode of 2024! We kick it off with a great chat with Aaron Pine of Construction Specifications. Tremendous insight into the design world from a leader in that field. Then on to the great pair of Christina Elia and Brad Leamon of The Shower Door Guy. Fun and wide ranging conversation on trends, co-ops, family business and m…

BONUS! We've got a special extra episode... Matt Kamper of Woodbridge Glass joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that surely will get you going. Plus we dive deep into the upcoming BEC event in Nashville. After Matt, we do the same with Kyle Lindersmith of Burkle including the trends and moves on the laminated side of things and of course GPAD.…

Yes- back by popular demand! Two past guests return! Forecast time with KMR's Nick St. Denis. Great insight into the past/present/future. Then Lippert's Tim Widner joins and we cover the whole range of the glass world- similar to Tim's career where he's done everything. Thanks for checking it out! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by …

We're back in 2024 and the first episode is live! We kick it off with the dynamic duo of Sterling Guyette and Luke Jacques of Insulite. Then we move to Stefanie Couch of Build Women and her new CRM Grit Innovations. Both segments feature a ton of insight from inventory and logistics to culture and growth. Lots covered... thanks for giving it a list…

As is tradition the last podcast of the year is a dedicated episode to one big newsmaking guest. For 2023 that is John Dwyer of Syracuse Glass- now a part of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. John is a tremendous human and this was fun ride through his life and the glass industry as a whole. Thanks for checking it out Happy holidays and a too all a happy…

The latest From the Fabricator podcast is here! This time out we have Trey Taylor of BEES Inc and Henry Taylor of Kawneer. (no relation) Two good people with tons of insight on the market, trends, training, labor and much more. Thanks for checking it out! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole So…

Back again with great views from the glass and glazing space. Super reps Dan and Nico Pompeo of Architectural Glazing Systems kick it off followed by the CEO of Ballistic Glass and Armor Solutions Ron Parker. Thanks for checking it out! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. C…

Back with a fun one with the great Brian Hale of Hale Glass (and current chair of the NGA) Merv Campbell of Omni Cubed with new glass transport carts and movers, and Tyler and Brandon from Drafting Marketplace on the latest addition to their services. Thanks for listening! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing …

The latest "From the Fabricator" podcast is up! This time out we catch up with Chris Hanstad and Barry Sutherland of FHC. They were last on in 2021 and ALOT has changed! Next is Amber Deimler of MyGlassTruck- fun conversation on the glass rack and transport space. Thanks for checking it out and listening and look for both of these fine companies at…

The latest edition of the From the Fabricator podcast is here! This episode feature Joe Erb of Quanex, Nico Sanchez of Solite Systems, and Charles Lubecke of Q-Railing. Thanks for checking it out! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://w…

A duo representing each coast on this months From the Fabricator podcast! Kicking it off with Ashley Klein of AK Glazing in South Florida and then going to Evan Afenir in Southern California from Double Play Glass. Talented young players in the #glass and #glazing space! This podcast is brought to you by MyGlassClass.com for all of your education n…

The latest From the Fabricator podcast is here! This month is a great mix! Sophia Panova of So-ZHA architects leads it off, followed by Mark Rabinowitz of Paul Rabinowitz Glass and the Bill Wilson of Specified Systems. Great insight on design, challenges, betting on yourself, products, forecasts and more! Thanks for listening! From the Fabricator- …

A GREAT episode this month! Anas Al Kassas of INOVUES Eliot Benor of Building Envelope Testing Brandon and Tyler from The Drafting Marketplace Check it out! Thanks for listening!! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/i…

The latest From the Fabricator podcast is live! This month- Jeff Dalaba and Ben Beeler of NACC/AGMT Asta Fivgas from Reflection Window & Wall Austin Casey from Service Station Thanks for listening and supporting!! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on Link…

Victor "Sal" Salazar of National Overwatch on School Safety and security and what can be done to improve. From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/…

The best from the glass and glazing world this month.... Susan Stone of Ubiquitous Energy Trent Thiry of Isoclima/Global Security Glazing and Brandon Nicastro of GCS Glass Thanks for listening! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.…

Thanks for tuning into the March edition of From the Fabricator! This month we kick it off with Garret Henson of Viracon. Then we go to Nicole Mann of Glass Vegas and we finish by learning about a great new product from Michael Spellman, Art Huard, and Dr. Charlie Boyer. Thanks for listening! #glass #glazing From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing…

The February edition of the From the Fabricator podcast is live with more great guests from around the industry. Katy Devlin of NGA and Glass Magazine kicks it off Then Kristie Rehberger, Nathan Seaman and Adam Posik stop by to talk California Glass Association. Then Nick St Denis of KMR wraps it up with a look at the industry forecast. Thanks for …

Back at it in 2023! The first podcast for the new year features three amazing guests! Kicking it off with Arty Feles, President of CR Laurence. Then Tom O'Malley of Clover Architectural and finally Sam Olson of J & A Glass. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner o…

We finish out 2022 with our annual One on One podcast- this time with Steve Weidner of NSG Pilkington. Wide ranging conversation with a great man. Thanks for checking it out! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max…

December is here and so is a new episode of From the Fabricator! This time out with the awesome duo of Michael Saroka and Laura Little of Goldray Glass. Then Kyle Lindersmith of Burkle America. Thanks for checking it out!! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Ma…

Back again with another pod for the glass and glazing industry! This time we have Lisa Lococo Smith of Kawneer and Jennifer Lang of Minneapolis Glass! Thanks for listening! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-p…

The sponsored Van to GlassBuild special podcast with Kendal Rowe, Patrick Elmore, Carl Christ and yours truly answering questions. Different than the normal episode... check it out! Thank you SEE YOU AT GLASSBUILD AMERICA From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max…

This edition features Salem Fabrication Technologies (Mike Willard) with Mike Synon and Terry Hessom of HHH Glass Equipment. Also featuring Vardhan Mehta of Acelab at www.Acelabusa.com Thanks for listeinng! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at…

it's celebrating a couple of big milestones in the industry. First up Walker Glass and Lee Harrison and Ross Christie- they turned 80 this year then Clark Reed of Reed Rubber Products on their 100th anniversary! Thanks for listening! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Conn…

The latest From the Fabricator podcast is here! Talks this time with Tim Widner of Lippert Components and Dan Shields of Fabricated Products Group Thanks for listening! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-peril…

A special episode of the From the Fabricator podcast- taped onsite at Quaker Windows in Missouri. Great chance to learn more about the company and a few of the main movers and shakers there. From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.lin…

The latest From the Fabricator Podcast is live! Two great guests this month with Ben Jayson of Bendheim leading it off and Will Pounds of TSI Corporations finishing it. Fun episode that was brought to you by GlassBuild America. Register today at GlassBuild.com. Use the registration code MAXPOD for free entry! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazin…

This month we are back with tremendous insight from Joey and Matt Aragon of Aragon Construction and Kelly Whittingham from Halio Inc. Thanks for checking it out! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-4…

The latest From the Fabricator podcast is here! Kicking off with John Wheaton or Wheaton-Sprague, followed by a quick interlude with Andrew Haring (NGA and #GlassNerd) and then Jill Read of Binswanger Glass. Andrew returns to wrap it all up. Thank you for listening! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner…

The APRIL 2022 edition of the From the Fabricator podcast is here! Guests this month Ricardo Maiz. of Vitro Architectural Glass. Starts at 2:39 Carey Mobius of Garibaldi Glass - Starts at 46:28 Kristen and Tony Kasprzak of Seawall Architectural Products. Starts at 1:04:53 Thanks for listening! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max …

Back again in Season 2. Episode 3 of the From the Fabricator podcast! 3 great guests this month. Thanks for listening! 3:15- Matt 37:24- Julie 1:00- Ron Thanks! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-40…

Season 2 Episode 2 of the #glass and #glazing podcast! David Corle of HMI Glass 01:45 Shelly Farmer of Trex Commercial Products 31:32 Nick St. Denis of KMR 48:12 Gambit Tools (Rudd Willis and Matt Luck) 1:09:34 Thanks for listening! From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Conne…