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Michael Brown, President

Michael BrownPresidentStrategyMark, Inc. What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Specialty Chemicals Growth in 2010 Will be Modest and Uneven and Led by China

October 21, 2009

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 regions of North America and Europe.

Dean Bellefleur, founder

Dean BellefleurfounderD-idea What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Give Flexible Packaging It's Due

October 15, 2009

Flexible packaging will return to growth in 2011 | www.europeanplasticsnews.com

Flexible packaging and convenience are converging at a staggering rate. Demands for greener packaging bodes well for flexible packaging as does the fact that there is no dominant supplier to the market. Seeking the path of least resistance by cannibalizing traditional packaging formats rather than waiting for better economic conditions is the fast track for flexible packaging.

Michael Brown, President

Michael BrownPresidentStrategyMark, Inc. What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Flexible Packaging Industry depends on Consumer Spending for Growth

October 13, 2009

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 packaging producers to pass on much of the decrease. Value will likely be down this year but volume will not.

Tom PirkoPresidentBevmark LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

FEMSA, ASSESSING STRATEGIC VALUES IN GLOBAL BEER CONSOLIDATION.

October 1, 2009

Mexico's FEMSA SEEN EYEING $9 BILLION BEER MERGER | reuters.com

FEMSA remains a misunderstood asset in the global consolidation of the beer industry.   A transaction will involve numerous strategic considerations andwill depend upon several key factors involving acquirers' balance sheets and plans for development.

Michael Brown, President

Michael BrownPresidentStrategyMark, Inc. What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Huntsman's Move In China Should be Polyurethane

September 28, 2009

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.

Michael Brown, President

Michael BrownPresidentStrategyMark, Inc. What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

BASF Nylon Plant Closure Reflects a Global Shift in Demand

September 21, 2009

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.

Michael Brown, President

Michael BrownPresidentStrategyMark, Inc. What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Chemical Industry Study on Greehouse Gases - an interesting framework

July 21, 2009

Chems industry reduced global GHG by 11% in 2005 - ICCA | www.icis.com

The International Council of Chemical Associations emissions be enabling applications and technologies that serve to reduce overall societal emissions. Of great importance are chemical-based insulation, crop fertilizer/protection chemicals and improved lighting.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Sabic’s Dismal Q2 Results Unlikely Representative of the Petrochemical Industry

July 20, 2009

UPDATE 1-Saudi Basic Industries' Q2 profit plummets on crisis | www.iii.co.uk

Sabic buys feedstocks at a low, fixed price, so falling prices mean falling EBITDA.Market conditions for Sabic in Q2 of 2008 were different that for other non-Middle Eastern producers.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

After Dow’s Petrochemical Plant Closures – More Yet to Come

July 5, 2009

Dow Chemical to Shut Three Louisiana Ethylene Plants (Update3) | www.bloomberg.com

This plant closure will have no immediate impact on the ethylene market.  There may be additional rationalization coming in petrochemicals.  What may close in the future is a big gamble.

Michael Brown, President

Michael BrownPresidentStrategyMark, Inc. What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

BPA regulations pick up momentum

May 20, 2009

City of Chicago Bans BPA | chemweek.com

The recent regulation by the City of Chicago which bans the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food/beverage containers for children continues the increasing trend that started in Suffolk County (New York).  Banning or limiting the use of plastics and resins containing (BPA) will impact the infant care and metal packaging markets the most.  BPA-free alternative technology is available but users and converters in these industries will have to make trade-offs and in some cases invest in new equipment and tooling to make the switch.

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