Study Group: Natural Rubber Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 22
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as aerospace & defense, building materials, chemicals, construction, oil & gas, timber & forest products, utilities & power generation, mining, agriculture, industrial equipment and transportation, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Kevin Boyle
Consultant
KEVIN L BOYLE
Kevin Boyle is an Independent Consultant, providing consulting with more than 30 years of management experience in petrochemicals, plastics, refining and natural gas liquids (NGL). Mr. Boyle focuses on olefins and aromatics which include ethylene, propylene,...
Phil EiserlohPresident
Petrochemical Consulting of San AntonioPhil Eiserloh is the President of Petrochemical Consulting of San Antonio, a firm providing consulting services in the chemical industry. Mr. Eiserloh has more than 32 years of experience in the chemical industry.<br/><br/>During his 27 year career with...
- 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...
Mark BerggrenManaging Director
Methanol Market Services AsiaMark Berggren is the Founder and Managing Director of Methanol Market Services Asia (MMSA), a firm providing consulting services to the global petrochemical industry. Mr. Berggren has more than 22 years of experience in the petrochemical industry. He...
- Tom Thomas
President/Sales Manager
Tomco Enterprises IncTom Thomas is the President of Tomco Enterprises, where he serves as an independent sales manager for a tire distributor in Kansas City, Missouri. In May 2005, he left Cooper Tire & Rubber Company after 34 years with the company, where his last position...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
Opinions and analyses expressed in GLG News are solely those of the author. See the Terms of Use for details.
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Sabic’s Dismal Q2 Results Unlikely Representative of the Petrochemical Industry
July 20, 2009
Analysis by: Kevin Boyle, Consultant,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.
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After Dow’s Petrochemical Plant Closures – More Yet to Come
July 5, 2009
Analysis by: Kevin Boyle, Consultant,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.
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PVC Futures Contracts – A Very Tough Hedge
May 18, 2009
Analysis by: Kevin Boyle, Consultant,Shanghai Chlor-Alkali to Run PVC Futures Hedging Business | www.tradingmarkets.com
The economics of PVC have always been complicated; much more complicated than polyolefins. Several years ago as China undertook a rapid expansion in the PVC capacity, they introduced a very old concept which has further complicated the market.
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Petrochemicals : Japan Out, Japan In, Venezuela Tries Again
April 14, 2009
Analysis by: Kevin Boyle, Consultant,Chavez Says Japan to Spend $33.5 Billion in Venezuela (Update3) | www.bloomberg.com
Venezuela has the potential to build ethylene operations that would rival Middle Eastern plants. Japanese companies actively supporting and participating in Venezuela's ambitious plans.
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Can India take on the Global Petrochemical Industry?
April 7, 2009
Analysis by: Kevin Boyle, Consultant,India sets out plans for rapid petrochemicals growth | www.yourindustrynews.com
India plans large increases in petrochemicals making it long ethylene. Can Indian petrochemical capacity compete with the Middle East?
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Consulting Firm (ei)
- Rubber and Chicle (ei)
- Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
- Academic Institution*
- Academic / Think Tank Institution (ei)
- Chemicals Marketer (ei)
- Market Research Company (ei)
- Electric Motor Manufacturer (ei)
- Industry Association (ei)
- Manufacturer - ATV/Snowmobile/Small Watercraft
- After Market Retailer
- Plastics and Resins Manufacturer (ei)
- Metal Trading Firm (ei)
- Crop Protection Chemicals Manufacturer (ei)
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- President
- Director
- Marketing Manager
- Consultant
- Plant Manager
- Operations Officer
- Division Manager
- Fellow
- Operations Executive
- Trading
- Economic Analyst
- Chief Executive Officer
- Sales
- Principal
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