Monday Mornings with Master Wall®

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Grant Smithwick, Master Wall® National Sales Manager

Brian Conroy, Master Wall® Northeast Sales Manager

Previous Shows

October 19, Manufacturing Team

Our manufacturing management team walks us through what it’s like to manufacture our product and ship it all over the country and the world. It is not an easy process and gives us a glimpse into what it takes to do it successfully on a daily basis.

October 12, Ron Chelli

Ron Chelli with Wind-Lock sits down with us this week to discuss the history of Wind-Lock and all of the products they offer within the EIFS and stucco industry. Make sure you stop by their website to see all of the products they offer.

September 21, Distributor Edition 

We sat down with a few of our distributors to discuss how Master Wall is meeting their needs and what sets us apart from the competition.

September 14, R&D with Steven Smithwick & Glen Smith

On this week’s episode, we sit down with Steven Smithwick and Glen Smith of Master Wall to discuss the ways our R&D department goes through the process of developing new products and how they are brought to market.

August 17, Technical Services Manager Dennis Deppner

With his many years of experience and knowledge of the industry, Dennis Deppner breaks down what he does for Master Wall. He has worn many hats within the business and continues to grow and evolve as a leader within the industry.

August 10, Mitch Miller & David Stutzman

With their many years of experience within the specifying and architectural industries, Mitch and Dave give great insight into what it takes to be specified on a job. One key point to remember is to build relationships and that is shown throughout this interview.

July 13, Buck Buchanan

With is many years of experience within the EIFS industry, Buck Buchanan gives us an insight on how to industry has evolved over the years and what the future holds. He now runs a consulting firm that helps businesses takes to be successful within their industries.

June 29, Mark Fowler with the Stucco Manufacturers Association (SMA)

Mark Fowler joins us in this episode to discuss how the SMA (Stucco Manufacturers Association) is helping manufacturing across the country to educate how to properly install stucco. Click the link below for more information on the work they are doing.

June 22, Scott Robinson with the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA)

Scott Robinson with EIMA explains how EIMA services the EIFS industry and its manufacturers with their association. To join EIMA, click on the link below and explore all the ways that they can help you on your next project.

June 15, Chris Little with Clark-Dietrich

On this week’s episode, we sit down with Chris Little of Clark Dietrich as he discusses the metal lath that they carry and the services that they can help provide.

June 8, Craig Wetmore with York Flashings

Joining us this week is Craig Wetmore. With his many years of experience within the flashings industry, his expertise is shared on how important using the proper flashing is when it comes to construction with EIFS.

June 1, Dale Nehls with QUIKRETE®

Dale Nehls, National Sales Manager for QUIKRETE® Stucco joins us to talk about their stucco products and our joint warranty program for their preblended stucco.

May 18, John Chamberlin with Georgia-Pacific Building Products

John Chamberlin of Georgia-Pacific joins the show to talk about their DensElement® Barrier System and Dens Glass Gold® wall products along with discussing the value of partnerships.

May 11th, Laverne Dalgleish with ABAA

Executive Director Laverne Dalgleish of the Air Barrier Association of America visits to explore the benefits of air barriers in wall assemblies.  We explore why these are needed and how air barriers have revolutionized our construction industry.

May 4th, James Connaughton with Dow Chemicals

Grant and Brian did deep into the chemical makeup of materials with guest James Connaughton, a chemist with Dow Chemicals.  Quality chemicals are needed in Master Wall® products and Dow is one of our most favored partners involved in the manufacture of our products.

April 27, Steve Smithwick

Founder and President Steve Smithwick discusses the beginnings of Master Wall®, our Mission Statement and our Culture of Excellence.  It isn’t easy running one of the last American-owned and privately held stucco businesses and he shares his insights about our 33-year history.

April 20, Plastic Components/with Herman Guevara

Guest visitor and “Industry Personality” Herman Guevara of Plastic Components joints Grant and Brian to discuss the benefits and options for plastic trims in our EIFS and Stucco Systems.

April 13, Finishing Options for EIFS and Stucco

We explore all the finishes available for EIFS, and it doesn’t have to look like stucco any more!