Published: 06/17/2026
Solder & Soot Episode Season 6, Episode 3: Hall of Famer Mark Taylor
In this episode of Solder & Soot, hosts Bobby Duran and Nathan Ingrao recap the 2026 Heavy Duty Conference in Duluth (April 29 & 30). From the presentations to the facility tour at our host member L&M Radiator, they review their favorite moments of this annual meeting. Plus, we sit down with newly inducted Hall of Famer Mark Taylor. Hear from Mark about what this special honor means to him and how NARSA has shaped his career.
This episode is sponsored by: Johnson Manufacturing
This episode is also sponsored by: 4RFasteners
This episode is also sponsored by: FedEx
You can find “Solder & Soot” on iTunes, Spotify, and http://narsa-idea.org/podcast. “Solder & Soot” features business success stories from leaders within the cooling and emissions fields. Each episode, our hosts Nathan Ingrao and Bobby Duran interview entrepreneurs and industry experts.
ABOUT NATHAN INGRAO:
Nathan Ingrao is the Executive Director of NARSA/IDEA. He has 8 years of experience in the Heavy Duty Automotive Industry, and prior to joining NARSA, he specialized in Independent Aftermarket Sales at TitanX.
ABOUT BOBBY DURAN:
Bobby Duran is President of Cooling Systems Caribe in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. Bobby started his career with S&F Radiator Service in New Jersey in 2005 and successfully exited the business in 2016. He has been a NARSA member for more than 15 years and a board member for over 10 years. He previously served as NARSA/IDEA's President (2020-2022).
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