Council Members in this Study Group: 61
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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 Group where he advised clients on businessplanning,...
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, benzene, toluene, xylene and their derivatives,...
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,...
President
West Branch LLC ![]()
Jeff Moser is the President of West Branch, an Independent Consulting Company specializing in materials, energy, environmental, commodities, and industrial sectors. Previously Mr. Moser was a Global Market Manager at Dow Automotive, a unit of Dow Chemical and a plastics, adhesives, sealants, foams,...
Principal
Mitchell Consulting Group ![]()
Walter Mitchell is the Principal of Mitchell Consulting Group, which provides rigorous research, analysis and advisory services for stakeholders in the US and international maritime industries. Mr. Mitchell has over 30 years of experience working for clients in the minerals, oil and chemicals, ports,...
Managing Partner
PRINCIPIA PARTNERS LLC ![]()
Louis Rossi is Managing Partner with Principia Partners. Mr. Rossi has more than 20 years of consulting experience, working with many of the Fortune 500 chemical and building products companies at senior management levels. Prior to founding Principia Partners, he directed a chemicals practice at Opinion...
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 than 35 years of experience in engineering, finance,...
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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Specialty Chemicals Growth in 2010 Will be Modest and Uneven and Led by China
October 21, 2009
Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.
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...
Flexible Packaging Industry depends on Consumer Spending for Growth
October 13, 2009
Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.
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...
Huntsman's Move In China Should be Polyurethane
September 28, 2009
Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.
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
Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.
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
Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.
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 | 332 |
| Adhesive and Sealant Experts | 462 |
| Titanium Dioxide Experts | 119 |
| Rigid Plastic Packaging Experts | 145 |
| Rubber Experts | 180 |
| Council Members Knowledgeable about Flame Retardants | 43 |
| Surfactant Experts | 36 |
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