Episode 104: Adam Rubin, Director of Global Sales & Procurement at Tungco

Join Cliff Nance as he sits down with Adam Rubin, Tungco's newly promoted Director of Global Sales & Procurement, for a candid conversation about a birthday milestone, building a career in the tungsten industry, and taking on new leadership challenges.In this episode, Adam opens up about celebrating his 50th birthday, his 26-year journey in the scrap metal industry (starting from a finance background), and what his expanded role means for Tungco's global operations. From managing procurement and sales across 74 Alloys to navigating the craziest tungsten market he's ever seen, Adam shares insights on leadership, learning, and why fresh perspectives matter in an industry built on tradition.Highlights include:

• Adam's transition from finance to scrap metal 26 years ago
• Taking the helm of global procurement and sales across multiple divisions
• Market predictions for APT prices and what's driving current volatility
• The value of bringing outside experience to a family business
• What it's like being "one of the old guys" (his words, not mine!) in the room—and why that's actually pretty cool

Whether you're in the tungsten industry, interested in leadership transitions, or just appreciate honest conversation between colleagues who've become friends, this episode delivers the authentic, relationship-driven insight Tungco is known for.Theme song written and performed by Adam Howell.

About Tungco: Tungco specializes in tungsten carbide reclamation and is a global leader in the tungsten recycling industry. Founded in 1969 by Steve Nance and led today by CEO Cliff Nance, we believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way—building relationships that last and giving tungsten a second life.Learn more www.tungco.com.

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