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Study Group: Plastics and Resins Experts in GLG Member Programs(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 59

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

Craig Cates
Consultant
CRAIG CATES

Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines and aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible for sourcing raw materials, finished goods, technology, outsourced activities, services,...

Jeff Moser
Global Market Manager
Dow Automotive

Mr. Jeff Moser is the Global Market Manager for Dow Automotive, a unit of Dow Chemical. Dow is a leading supplier of plastics, adhesives, sealants, structural enhancements, acoustical materials, films, and fluids for the global automotive industry. Mr. Moser has 20 years of experience in the autocatalyst,...

Kevin Boyle
Consultant
Boyle Consulting

Kevin Boyle is an Independent Consultant, providing consulting with more than 30 years of management experience in petrochemicals, plastics, and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs). Mr. Boyle focuses on olefins and aromatics which include: ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene and xylene; and their derivatives,...

Walter Mitchell
Principal
Mitchell Consulting Group

Walter Mitchell is Principal of Mitchell Consulting Group (MCG). MCG provides rigorous research, analysis, and advisory services for stakeholders in the US and international maritime sectors. Mr. Mitchell has more than 30 years of experience in these sectors working for clients that include industrial...

David Parks, PhD, President, Master-Bilt Refrigeration SolutionsDavid Parks, PhD
President
Master-Bilt Refrigeration Solutions

David Parks, PhD, is President of Master-Bilt Refrigeration Solutions, a provider of a complete line of refrigerated coolers and freezers. Prior, he was President and Chief Operating Officer at Haier America, a firm manufacturing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Dr. Parks...

Russell Kennedy
President and Chief Executive Officer
Enap, Inc.

Russell Kennedy is the President and Chief Executive Officer at ENAP, a lumber and building materials cooperative. Mr. Kennedy is responsible for managing and developing building materials business to secure financing. He has experience in identifying and negotiating acquisitions for future growth in...

Clayton Snear
Vice President and General Manager
Lion Polymers

Clayton Snear is partial owner, Vice President and General Manager at Lion Polymers, a custom compounder of elastomers and colorants. Mr. Snear is also a trader at Laudadio Polymers, a broker in the volume polymers. He was Vice President and General Manager of North American Pipe Division at Westlake...

Mark Bulriss
FormerChairman 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 held that position for approximately 7 years. Prior...

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The Petrochemical Industry Returns to Profitability!!! | 08-08-2008
Analysis of: EVENING SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary | www.icis.com
Author: Kevin Boyle, Consultant, Boyle Consulting

Ethylene producers have returned to profitability.  While ethylene prices are dropping quickly, feedstock prices are dropping faster.  While heavy feedstock cracking may still be negative, the overall industry (median margins) are back in positive territory.  Derivative margins are quite...

Semiconductor Market Grows | 08-07-2008
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

·         According to Semi (the electronics manufacturing industry association) world revenues for materials to produce semiconductors will grow 8%, to $46 billion. ·         The increase is a reflection of the...

Solutia Supplies the Solar Energy Industry | 08-06-2008
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

·         Solutia (via its Saflex division) will supply polyvinyl butyral (PVB) to the expanding thin-film solar panel industry. ·         Solutia, the world’s leading PVB producer (which is used in laminated glass)...

Huntsman Predicts Improved Earnings | 08-06-2008
Analysis of: Huntsman Forecasts Earnings Improvement | www.chemweek.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

·         Second-quarter Ebitda is predicted to increase 10% over first-quarter numbers. ·         The prediction was issued by Huntsman in its attempt to thwart efforts by Hexion to undo their $ 10.6 billion acquisition...

Ashland Buys Hercules | 08-04-2008
Analysis of: Ashland Gains ‘Specialty Core’ with Hercules | www.chemweek.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

·         Ashland’s acquisition of Hercules provides it with a core of specialty businesses in water treatment and resins (thermoset polyesters and adhesives). ·         These new businesses will provide Ashland...

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