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Smart Acids™ 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 host Andy Erickson for a straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun, and entertaining way. Smart Acids is the winner of a B2 Silver Award, a top national recognition among leading global brands and marketers in B2B. About the host: Andy Erickson, VP of Global Product Management, converses with guests from chemistry and specialty ingredient backgrounds who are keyed in to markets across the industry.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSmart Acids™ 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 host Andy Erickson for a straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun, and entertaining way.
Smart Acids™ is hosted by Univar Solutions. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Chicken-or-Egg Argument Behind Chemistry and Chemicals" (30 September 2026, 18 minutes), "Shortages, Storms & Strategies: A Supply Chain Reality Check" (17 June 2026, 27 minutes), and "Shortages, Storms & Strategies: A Supply Chain Reality Check" (17 June 2026, 27 minutes).
Smart Acids™ publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 41 episodes.
Booking probability for Smart Acids™ is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Smart Acids™ requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Smart Acids™'s contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Smart Acids™ are Chemicals & Plastics Wholesale and Other Chemical Products. Smart Acids™ has a business audience.
Univar Solutions hosts Smart Acids™, a business podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Episode #6
Which came first: chemistry or chemicals? More importantly, why does chemistry often get a positive reaction while chemicals get a bad rap? In this episode of the Smart Acids Podcast , Andy Erickson and Jumoke Onibokun...
Episode #5
Smart Acids™ 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...
Episode #5
<p><b>Smart Acids™</b> 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...
Episode #4
Golden mussels are spreading fast—and water infrastructure is feeling the pressure. 🎙️In this episode of the Smart Acids Podcast, host Andy Erickson is joined by Univar Solutions water treatment experts Mike Corcoran...
Episode #4
<p>Golden mussels are spreading fast—and water infrastructure is feeling the pressure.</p><p>🎙️In this episode of the Smart Acids Podcast, host Andy Erickson is joined by Univar Solutions water treatment experts Mike...
Episode #3
<p>As she begins her well‑earned retirement, Jen McIntyre is taking time to reflect —and to give back—by sharing her story on a podcast this week with hosts Andy Erickson & Chris Ernst. Throughout her career, Jen has...
Episode #2
<p>Energy volatility. Geopolitical tension. Shifting crude markets. If you’re trying to make sense of how these forces are reshaping the chemical industry, this SmartAcids™ Podcast episode is one that you won't want to...
Episode #1
<p>In this episode of Smart Acids, George Knox, VP of Corporate Accounts, joins Andy and Chris to talk about how centralizing chemical distribution under one partner simplifies the full lifecycle—from bulk and blends to...
Episode #7
<p>Who’s the real MVP—on the field and in the chemical industry?</p><p>In this episode of Smart Acids, Andy and Chris put Bob Craycraft CEO of Univar Solutions’ Chemical Distribution & Services division and former...
Episode #6
<p>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...
Episode #5
<p>Smart Acids Podcast | S4E5: Rooted in Family, Driven by Chemistry<br/><br/>In this episode, hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst welcome sibling leaders Shelly Manos and Brandon Lowery from Continental Chemicals, a...
Episode #4
<p>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...
Episode #3
<p>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...
Episode #2
<p>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...
Episode #1
<p>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...
Episode #6
<p>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...
Episode #5
<p>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...
Episode #4
<p>Learn about the alcohol market's ups and downs and gain valuable insights into what's ahead for IPA and ethanol. </p><p><br/> The Smart Acids hosts welcome Duane "Papa Z" Ziolkowski, Product Director, Solvents for...
Episode #4
<p>What’s the current state of our global supply chain and what’s driving costs, efficiencies and risk to the maritime shipping network? <br/><br/>The Smart Acids return to navigate what's happening at sea with Jeff...
Episode #2
<p>What's shaping the future of food and beverage markets? Chef Mike Haracz brings his corporate chef expertise to the Smart Acids table to discuss the innovative landscape of the food industry and culinary product...
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