Council Members in this Study Group: 43
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President
Premier Financial & Consulting Group![]()
Gary Castellaw is the President of Premier Financial & Consulting LLC, a management consulting and services company. The firm specializes in the energy, industrial and agricultural chemicals, fertilizer, seed, biofuels, equipment and transportation industries....
Michael BrownPresident
StrategyMark, Inc.![]()
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...
Principal
CORE RESULTS, LLC![]()
Norman Klein is a Principal at Core Results, a firm providing cost reduction consultancy services for purchasing and supply chain optimization. Prior to 2003, he was the Director of Purchasing at BASF, a worldwide chemical company. Mr. Klein has more...
Former Chairman and CEO
GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORPORATION![]()
Mark Bulriss was the Chairman and CEO at Great Lakes Chemical Corp. prior to the merger with Crompton, now called Chemtura. Great Lakes was a Specialty Chemical Company with primary focus on Polymer Stabilizers, Flame Retardants and Pool Chemicals. He...
Daniel MuradPresident and Chief Executive Officer
The ChemQuest Group Inc.![]()
Dan Murad is the President and Chief Executive Officer at The Chemquest Group; an international strategic business management consulting firm specializing in paint, coating, resin, polymer, adhesive, and sealant industries. Prior, Mr. Murad was the Industrial...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Specialty Chemical Experts | 330 |
| Adhesive and Sealant Experts | 468 |
| Titanium Dioxide Experts | 123 |
| Plastics and Resins Experts in GLG Member Programs | 62 |
| Council Members Knowledgeable about Oleochemicals | 28 |
| Surfactant Experts | 36 |
| Rigid Plastic Packaging Experts | 146 |
| Rubber Experts | 181 |
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