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Welcome to the Belt Friends podcast,Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company brings to you industry leaders to come together and share stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way about the belt industry.
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- Aug 15, 2026
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Belt Friends Episode 20 – Rafael Benitez (Director of Distribution Sales – Conveyor Solutions – US at Ammega) (opens the original)
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In this special episode, Rafael Benitez, Director of Distribution Sales – Conveyor Solutions – US at Ammega , joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Rafael shares his story, from growing up and his family background to his education and the work he did before entering the belting industry. He reflects on what first brought him into the industry and, perhaps most importantly, the role his family has played in the business ac
Belt Friends Episode 19 – Chad Ackerman (Senior Manager of Strategic Accounts at Flexco) (opens the original)
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In this special episode, Chad Ackerman, Senior Manager of Strategic Accounts at Flexco, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Chad shares stories from his upbringing, family life, and educational background, while reflecting on the work he did before entering the belting industry. He walks us through the journey that brought him into the business and discusses how those early experiences helped shape the career he has buil
Belt Friends Episode 18 – Jessica Stroup (Product Specialist at LGG Industrial) (opens the original)
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In this special episode, Jessica Stroup, Product Specialist at LGG Industrial, joins Casey Hutchinson, President of Empire Rubber & Supply Company, for a personal and professional deep dive. Jessica shares stories about where she grew up, her family background, and her education, while reflecting on any work experiences she had before entering the belting industry. She also gives us insight into her roots in the business through Stroup Belting, discussing the family business, the markets it serv
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