Study Group: Plastics and Resins Experts in GLG Member Programs(?)
Council Members in this Study Group: 59
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
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,...
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,...
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,...
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, PhDPresident
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...
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...
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...
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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GLG NewsSMAnalyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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...
· 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 (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)...
· 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’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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