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Study Group: Plastics and Resins Experts in GLG Member Programs

Council Members in this Study Group: 61

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Michael Brown, President, StrategyMark, Inc.Michael Brown

President
StrategyMark, Inc.
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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,...

Kevin Boyle

Consultant
KEVIN L BOYLE
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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,...

Craig Cates

Consultant
CRAIG CATES
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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

President
West Branch LLC
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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,...

Walter Mitchell

Principal
Mitchell Consulting Group
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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,...

Louis Rossi

Managing Partner
PRINCIPIA PARTNERS LLC
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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...

Norman Klein

Principal
CORE RESULTS, LLC
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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,...

Mark Bulriss

FormerChairman and CEO
GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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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.

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  • Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

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  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director
  • General Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Owner

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