Study Group: Plastic Film Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 62
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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...
Mike HamblinPresident & CEO
American Heritage FoodsMike Hamblin is the President of American Heritage Foods, a further processed poultry supplier, where he has worked since 2005. Prior to American Heritage, he was Vice President of National Accounts, Deli and B&I at ConAgra Foods / Pilgrims Pride, where...
- Mark Bulriss
Former Chairman and CEO
GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORPORATIONMark 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...
Dean Bellefleurfounder
D-ideaDean Bellefleur is a leading international expert in the consumer packaging sector with considerable experience in food & beverage applications. Mr. Bellefleur’s expertise stems from more than 20 years of experience in the Tetra Pak Group, a global aseptic...
Dennis ShoreDirector
DENNIS SHORE & ASSOCIATES PTY. LTD.Dennis Shore is Director and Principal of Dennis Shore and Associates; a firm providing strategic, operational, and marketing support services in the global forest products and related industries. Mr. Shore has more than 35 years of experience in providing...
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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Give Flexible Packaging It's Due
October 15, 2009
Analysis by: Dean Bellefleur, founder,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.
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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.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Consulting Firm (ei)
- Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturer
- Packing Materials Manufacturer (ei)
- Plastics and Resins Manufacturer (ei)
- Paperboard Packaging Manufacturer (ei)
- Packaging Equipment Manufacturer (ei)
- Building Materials Manufacturer
- Independent Consulting Firm
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- President
- Consultant
- Director
- Marketing Manager
- Owner
- Principal
- Sales
- Marketing Director
- Chief Executive Officer
- Partner
- Sales Manager
- General Manager
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