Michael Brown
President, StrategyMark, Inc.
Member of the Industrial Council
Council Member Biography
Michael Brown is the President of StrategyMark, a firm providing consulting services in the chemical industry. Previously, Mr. Brown was Global Director of Coatings at Quaker Chemical Corporation. Prior to that, Mr. Brown was a Vice President at ChemQuest Group where he advised clients on business planning, strategy development, and market intelligence in the specialty chemicals markets. He has over 18 years of management experience with DuPont Automotive involving product development, marketing management and business management of coatings and engineered plastics. He was also a Board Member at Haley Paint Company. Mr. Brown holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2006 - 2008
- Global Director - Coatings, QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
- 2006 - present
- President, StrategyMark, Inc.
- 1999 - 2006
- Board Member, HALEY PAINT COMPANY
- 1999 - 2006
- Vice President, The ChemQuest Group Inc.
- 1981 - 1999
- Business Manager, E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
- 1980 - 1981
- Process Engineer, PPG
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Michael Brown(?)
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Specialty Chemicals Growth in 2010 Will be Modest and Uneven and Led by China
October 21, 2009
Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.
10,000: Then and Now | www.nytimes.com
Signs are emerging in the specialty chemicals value chains that show an overall improving global economy, but one with unevenness by region and by economic sector. Our indicators show China leading all regions in 2010 growth while manufacturing will lead all sectors. Lagging will be housing and the...
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Flexible Packaging Industry depends on Consumer Spending for Growth
October 13, 2009
Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.
Flexible packaging will return to growth in 2011 | www.europeanplasticsnews.com
Flexible packaging volume growth is highly dependent upon the growth of consumer products, particularly non-discretionary products such as food. Value growth is dependent upon volume as well as pricing which has been under pressure in 2009 as the inputs associated with oil have dropped in price forcing...
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Huntsman's Move In China Should be Polyurethane
September 28, 2009
Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.
Huntsman seeks deals in China | www.ft.com
Huntsman has announcement they are seeking deals for their textile chemicals business in China which seems misplaced given the strength and importance of their polyurethane business in this region.
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BASF Nylon Plant Closure Reflects a Global Shift in Demand
September 21, 2009
Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.
BASF to Close Permanently Nylon-6 Plant in Germany | chemweek.com
BASF's closure of the nylon 6 plant in Rudolstadt, Germany is reflective of the broader global trends affecting nylon - slower demand growth that is shifting toward China and away from Europe and North America.
Leading institutions connect with Michael Brown through GLG
GLG Study Groups with Michael Brown(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Adhesive and Sealant Experts | 462 |
| Titanium Dioxide Experts | 119 |
| Specialty Chemical Experts | 332 |
| Plastics and Resins Experts in GLG Member Programs | 61 |
GLG Live Meetings with Michael Brown(?)
Recent Seminars
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March 23, 2009 | Boston
GLG Seminar: (BOS) Specialty Chemicals -
February 23, 2009 | New York
GLG Seminar: (NYC) Specialty Chemicals -
February 23, 2006 | New York
GLGi: Q1 2006 Conference: Chemicals