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Smart Acids™

Univar Solutions

Smart Acids, a Univar Solutions podcast, 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 straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun and entertaining way. Learn more about Univar Solutions at UnivarSolutions.com.

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30:19

Driving Impact Across the Value Chain

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2025/11/11

Andy and Chris kicked off the episode in big hats—and even bigger conversation. In this episode, Liam McCarroll, DProf, Senior Director, Global Sustainability and Sukhjit Varaich, Director Regional Sustainability unpack how Univar Solutions is driving impact across the value chain as we close in on our 2025 ESG goals and look ahead to 2030. Listen to Driving Impact Across the Value Chain to hear how we’re: • Reducing emissions through smarter operations • Collaborat...

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23:09

Rooted in Family, Driven by Chemistry

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2025/09/16

Smart Acids Podcast | S4E5: Rooted in Family, Driven by Chemistry In this episode, hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst welcome sibling leaders Shelly Manos and Brandon Lowery from Continental Chemicals, a family-owned business with deep roots in the chemical industry. They share the inspiring story of their father’s entrepreneurial journey, the company’s 50-year legacy, and how their partnership with Univar Solutions has expanded their reach nationally. From personal customer service to agi...

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55:02

Smart Acids: On the Road – Exclusive Insights from...

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2025/08/26

Recorded live at our invite-only Carrier Kickoff (CKO) transportation event In July 2025. This special episode of Smart Acids hits the road with industry leaders to unpack the forces shaping freight, logistics, and chemical supply chains in 2025 and beyond. Hosts Andy Erickson & Chris Ernst are joined by: Chris Pickett – Lead Market Analyst, Pickett Research & CTO, Flock Freight Ryan Streblow – President & CEO, National Tank Truck Carriers Dr. Dwayne Roark – VP, Corporate Affair...

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29:08

Freight Futures

Smart Acids™ ·

2025/06/25

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 strategi...

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25:19

From Alt Rock to Alt Fuels

Smart Acids™ ·

2025/05/16

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...

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38:04

Tackling Tariffs Together - Expert Insights and...

Smart Acids™ ·

2025/04/09

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 a...

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23:11

Chips: Beyond phones and video games

Smart Acids™ ·

2024/10/29

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 T...

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19:11

A look back at two legendary careers

Smart Acids™ ·

2024/08/29

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 connectedness07:1...

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14:42

Pricing roller coaster ride and the return of ethanol

Smart Acids™ ·

2024/06/25

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...

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15:57

Global Supply Chain 360 + Baltimore Key Bridge Incident

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2024/04/25

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23:23

Chef Mike's top food trends of 2024 + culinary...

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2024/03/05

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Smart Acids' excellent adventure through science...

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2024/01/23

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10:20

BASF shares global production outlook + why do...

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2023/11/14

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12:10

Energy Commodities Report: Is Oil & Gas dead?

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2023/10/11

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7:45

Ethanol Update Part 2: Navigating specially denatured...

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2023/09/28

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11:27

The Industrial/Beverage split: Ethanol product moves

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2023/08/30

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14:24

Industrial Specialty Chemicals: Down to the nitty-gritty

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2023/07/25

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21:05

Smart Acids go to Washington - Featuring NACD CEO...

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2023/06/16

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11:12

Ag Market: Growth, circularity, and seasonal changes

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2023/04/14

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9:48

Do you know your pale ales? Plus ethanol, IPA, and...

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2023/03/03

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