Study Group: Council Members Knowledgeable about Oleochemicals
Council Members in this Study Group: 28
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
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...
- Norman Klein
Principal
CORE RESULTS, LLCNorman 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...
Gabriel KowPrincipal
Carlton & Partners (EMEA) LtdGabriel Kow is the Principal of Carlton & Partners, where he consults with private equity firms on M&A in the process/chemical and life sciences sectors. With his experiences in Asia Pacific, particularly China, he assists companies in setting up businesses...
Derom BangunFounder and Chairman
PT Kinar LapigaDerom Bangun is the Founder and Chairman of PT Kinar Lapiga, an oil palm plantation company. Mr. Bangun is also the First Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Board (IPOB) and Advisory Board Member of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) and...
- Frank Pantzaris
Independent Consultant
Frank Pantzaris Consultancy ServicesFrank Pantzaris is an independent consultant specializing in tropical oils and products. Mr. Pantzaris provides consultancies in both the commercial and technological fields of this sector. The subjects he covers include palm, palm kernel and coconut...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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Specialty Chemicals Growth in 2010 Will be Modest and Uneven and Led by China
October 21, 2009
Analysis by: Michael Brown, President,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.
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Flexible Packaging Industry depends on Consumer Spending for Growth
October 13, 2009
Analysis by: Michael Brown, President,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.
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Huntsman's Move In China Should be Polyurethane
September 28, 2009
Analysis by: Michael Brown, President,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
Analysis by: Michael Brown, President,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.
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Chemical Industry Study on Greehouse Gases - an interesting framework
July 21, 2009
Analysis by: Michael Brown, President,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.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Consulting Firm (ei)
- Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer (ei)
- Independent Consulting Firm
- Industry Publication (ei)
- Farmer (ei)
- Chemicals Marketer (ei)
- Boutique Investment Bank
- Passenger Railroad (ei)
- Strategic Management
- Agricultural Commodities Broker (ei)
- Industry Association (ei)
- Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturer (ei)
- Biofuels
- Personal Care Chemicals Manufacturer (ei)
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Principal
- Director
- President
- Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Partner
- Owner
- Chief Executive Officer
- Managing Director
- Chief Technology Officer
- Analyst
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