High Pressure: Gas and Cryogenic Industry Podcast
Episodes
What the Chart and Ratermann Partnership Means for Gas Distributors
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on the High Pressure Podcast, Ratermann Manufacturing announces a major milestone for the industrial gas industry. Ratermann is now the officia...
How Wente Winery Keeps Great People with Niki Wente
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does a family-operated winery thrive against industry giants, and what can gas and welding professionals learn from their strategy?Today, Marie Wi...
Stop Paying for Cryogenic Deliveries! A Gas Distributor's Guide to Huge Cost Savings
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about making the leap to handling your own bulk gas deliveries? Many distributors wonder when and how to start delivering their own cryogenic...
How Family-Owned Rivals Joined Forces to Keep Independence Alive!
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two powerhouse independents in the gas and welding industry decide to join forces, but not via a typical acquisition? Find out how C...
Solutions Session: Save HOURS With This One Simple Gas Connector Upgrade
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How much time could your facility save by upgrading to single-action quick connectors for high-pressure gas cylinders? Small seconds per connection mi...
Solutions Session: Understanding New FDA & OSHA Label Requirements
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you up-to-date on the latest FDA and OSHA label changes for medical oxygen and air? These changes, driven by the need to modernize regulations, im...
Solutions Session: How to Slash Cryogenic Product Loss During Transfers
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that a cryogenic transfer operation could be losing up to 15% of its product? How can vacuum jacketed hoses dramatically reduce cryogenic...
Solutions Session: Are Your Gas Valves and Hoses Safe?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your business losing money due to leaks in hoses and fittings? Today, we discover essential tips to prevent safety hazards and costly product loss....
Solutions Session: How Beverage Carbonation Training Can Lead To Long-Term Contracts
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could bulk CO2 systems revolutionize your beverage business? Discover how they might be your next strategic move for efficiency and growth.In this epi...
Solutions Session: Why Every Cryogenic System Needs an LTAP
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Are LTAP Devices Essential for Your Cryogenic System? In today's Solution Session, we're diving into the world of cryogenics to explore the criti...
The Future of Helium with Phil Kornbluth
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the helium market has shifted, potentially impacting your business? Today, George and Marie dive into the current state and future of th...
Solutions Session: Choosing the Right Cryogenic Vaporizer for Your Needs
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can under sizing your vaporizer impact operational efficiency? Discover the crucial factors that influence vaporizer selection and performance. In to...
Preparing for the Hydrogen Revolution with Sunny Punj
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With up to $3/kg in tax credits at stake, how will the Inflation Reduction Act transform the hydrogen production landscape? Today, on High Pressure, ...
Solutions Session: How RPV Valves Are Transforming the Industrial Gas Industry
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can choosing the right RPV valves revolutionize your inventory management? What are the key benefits that can lead to better margins and happier clien...
Solutions Session: How to Reduce Costs and Ensure Compatibility with Industrial Fittings
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can switching to DK-Lok fittings offer you substantial cost savings? What groundbreaking advantages make DK-Lok fittings a game-changer for gas distri...
Emerging Trends in CO2 with Luke Lana & Jeff Holyoak from TomCo
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could CO2 shortages derail the food and beverage industry? How can innovative CO2 recovery systems transform the dry ice market and enhance production...
Solutions Session: Unlocking New Profit with Beverage CO2 Applications
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Solution Session, George and Mariesit down with beverage systems expert Josh Drury to tackle common questions from distributors managing ...
Solutions Session: Mastering Micro-bulk Sizing with the Arctic Fox
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sizing your micro bulk tank wrong? What makes the Arctic Fox Micro-bulk Tank the go-to choice for flexibility and efficiency? Today, Marie Wil...
Solutions Session: Vacuum Jacketed Hoses vs. Standard Hoses...Which Wins?
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that choosing the wrong hose could cost your company thousands in wasted cryogenic product? In today’s Solution Session, we’re ans...
Solutions Session: Valve Selection and Maintenance Best Practices
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between a cryogenic valve and a standard gas valve? Choosing the right one could make or break your operation. Today, we’re ...
Idea Vault: Trust, Technology, and Transformation Insights from Laurence Haughton
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is trust the foundation of all successful business relationships? Will AI replace human leadership roles in the future? Today, George is back and join...
Solutions Session: Master Liquid Cylinder Repairs & Slash Costly Bills
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shipping versus self-repair: Is the cost of class training worth it? Get the financial breakdown from industry experts. Today, we dive into another So...
Solutions Session: DK-Lok Interchangeability
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can DK-Lok fittings replace your existing brand without a hitch? What's the secret behind DK-Lok’s flexibility across major brands? Marie dives ...
Solutions Session: Arctic Fox Microbulk’s Filling Options
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your delivery operation suffering from high labor costs? What makes our Arctic Fox tanks the "Cadillac" of microbulk tanks?In today’s s...
Solutions Session: Determining Pressure Relief Thread Size, When and How to Replace
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you ensure your pressure relief valves are the correct thread size? Why is proper system cleanliness crucial for avoiding pressure relief valve...
Solutions Session: How to Select the Right Vaporizer
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From scorching Texas summers to frigid Canadian winters: Why is the temperature a crucial factor in vaporizer sizing? Today, Lance Looper, our vapori...
Solutions Session: Troubleshooting a Leaky Hose
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When should you repair vs. replace an industrial hose? Get expert guidance from Ratterman's "hose guru" Patrick Kirk. Welcome to this sp...
Partnering for Growth: Why Tisha Rodgers Said No to Major Corporations
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can autonomy and cultural integrity coexist with expansion? Today, Tisha Rodgers reveals how her company, A-OX Welding Supply, managed to achieve just...
Revolutionizing Company Culture: How Mike Weller Created a Family Atmosphere and Led an Industrial Revolution
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to implement cultural change in your organization? Learn why trusting employees is a crucial step. Today, we welcome Mike Weller, a veteran in th...
CO2 Shortages to Biogas: Leonard’s Syrups Innovative Solutions
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for a family business to grow from 12 to 120 employees? Today, we have a special treat for you as we delve deep into the inspiring j...
From Rookie to Pro: Navigating Career Progression with Steve Byers
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to climb the ladder of success in the industrial gas and welding supply industry? Today, we delve into the journey of Stev...
Lessons from the Past: Stories of Success in the Welding Business with Randy Squibb
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to learn from one of the best in the industry? Today, we welcome Randy Squibb, a seasoned industry professional with extensive experience star...
Unveiling Leadership: The Power of Purpose with Gary Halter
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly mean to lead with purpose? In this high-pressure world, where challenges abound, and decisions shape destinies, one leader's ph...
CULTURE EXPERT, Galen Emmanuele. The do’s and don’t’s of any employee in order to get to the top!
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Galen Emanuele works with teams around the globe including Microsoft and NASA, transforming the way teams communicate and show up at work. Along with...
Bill Greene of Mind Share Partners / The importance of recognizing mental health in the workplace.
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a culture that embraces mental health in the workplace? On this podcast, we talk to Ben Greene of Mindshare partners about why mental heal...
General Air of Denver, CO / Serving the greater Denver area / Retaining & hiring employees / How to serve the cannabis industry.
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, the General Air leadership team sits down to discuss what makes their operation so successful. General Air is known in the industry a...
John Raquet, CEO of Gasworld: Industry shifts/ How to differentiate/ Helium is back but has technology moved past its use?
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Raquet, Owner of Global Magazine, CEO of Gasworld, talks: How the gas industry is shifting after 2020 How Gas Distributors can differentiate t...
Rich Gottwald CEO of The Compressed Gas Association / CGA Overview / COVID-19 Vaccine / Opportunity Markets
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rich Gottwald explains: - Do we have enough Dry Ice for the Vaccine Needs? - Working with Operation Warp Speed & Homeland Securit...
Marie & Mary Ratermann Interview George Pt.2 | Dynamics of a Family Ran Company| Dyslexia | Strange Businesses George Had as a Teen & The Lessons They Taught Him|
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of this episode Mary-Carter-Ratermann and Marie Ratermann, daughters of George Ratermann, discuss the important aspects when workin...
Marie & Mary Ratermann interview George PT1.|Why he started Ratermann| Leaving Comfort Zones | Staying Motivated in good times or bad times.
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Carter-Ratermann and Marie Ratermann, two of Georges's daughters, sit down and interview George in this 2 part episode. In this 1st part, Mary an...
NASA’s Own, James Fesmire: Gases Used at NASA, Ground Breaking Technology, Advice for Gas Distributors
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James is the Sr. Principal investigator and founder of the cryogenics test lab at NASA Kennedy Space Center for energy-efficient technology developmen...
Phil Kornbluth, HELIUM: Is the helium shortage over / Current Helium Market / Advice for gas distributors / Pricing for end users.
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Phil Kornbluth, a helium expert, and consultant on the current state of helium, if the helium shortage is over, advice for gas distri...
Ken Thompson: GURU of the Gas & Welding Industry / Industry insight / The past & future / Life lessons & takeaways
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Thompson, The unofficial grandfather of the gas and welding industry is looked at by gas distributors as a resource of industry knowledge, know-ho...
Lo Friesen, CEO of Heylo Cannabis: Understanding C02 Cannabis Extraction/ Advice for Gas Distributors / Future of Cannabis
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lo Friesen of HeyLo Cannabis is an innovator and leader in the cannabis industry. Lo breaks down the basics of the cannabis plant and cannabis extract...
Lloyd Robinson, President of AWISCO: AWISCO'S secrets to success/ Responding as a company to COVID-19 in NYC/ Thoughts about what the future may hold.
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lloyd Robinson, President of AWISCO gives us insight as to how he’s grown from one to nine locations in the tri-state area over 20 years, Responding...
Krazy George, The inventor of "THE WAVE": How one man is able to get 47,000 people to do the same thing at the same time.
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Krazy George speaks on his techniques to motivate people, create contagious positivity, and to get everyone working towards the same goal. Krazy Georg...
David Burgener, C02 & N20 Expert: C02 SHORTAGE / The future of C02 / Advice for C02 distributors
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Burgener is a highly regarded CO2 and N20 Consultant who has spent over 40 years in the CO2 industry. David served on the chair of the compresse...
Joe Francis President of Central McGowan: A 70 year old start up / Expanding outside of the traditional / Growing a business
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During a time where companies are looking and struggling to grow their business creatively; Joe Francis, President of Central McGowan discusses his mi...
Josh Weinman, President of DeLille Oxygen: His rise at DeLille Oxygen/ Running a company remotely / Keeping customers & employees safe during COVID-19.
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
President of DeLille Oxygen, Josh Weinman may be one of the youngest and most humble company presidents. Josh explains how he has worked his way up in...