Study Group: Rigid Plastic Packaging Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 146
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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...
- Kevin Boyle
Consultant
KEVIN L BOYLEKevin 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,...
- Tom Pirko
President
Bevmark LLCTOM PIRKO is the President of BEVMARK LLC, a international food & beverage advisory firm working in all major world markets with indigenous consultants. He has over 30 years experience providing counsel to Boards, CEO's, CFO's, COO's, Marketing & Sales...
- Norman Klein
Principal
CORE RESULTS, LLCNorman 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...
- 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...
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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FEMSA, ASSESSING STRATEGIC VALUES IN GLOBAL BEER CONSOLIDATION.
October 1, 2009
Analysis by: Tom Pirko, President,Mexico's FEMSA SEEN EYEING $9 BILLION BEER MERGER | reuters.com
FEMSA remains a misunderstood asset in the global consolidation of the beer industry. A transaction will involve numerous strategic considerations andwill depend upon several key factors involving acquirers' balance sheets and plans for development.
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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.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Consulting Firm (ei)
- Plastic Container Manufacturer (ei)
- Packing Materials Manufacturer (ei)
- Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturer
- Independent Consulting Firm
- Packaging Equipment Manufacturer (ei)
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- President
- Consultant
- Director
- Principal
- Owner
- Account Manager
- Marketing Manager
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