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Study Group: Specialty Chemical Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 330

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

Hussein Fawaz

SVP & GM EMEA
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. - CC
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Hussein Fawaz is currently SVP & General Manager of EMEA at Amkor Technology the second largest assembly and test semiconductor subcontractor provider. Amkor customers include all semiconductor companies (IDM and Fabless) as well many electronics OEM...

1 news post(s)
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...

18 news post(s)
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Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChemPaul Hodges

Chairman
International eChem
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Paul Hodges is Chairman of International eChem, an independent consultancy firm providing analysis of chemical & petrochemical markets for major companies and international investors. His aim is to help them to better understand and manage commercial...

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Hany Salama, Vice President, Commercial Operations, NEOSTRATA COMPANY, INC.Hany Salama

Vice President, Commercial Operations
NEOSTRATA COMPANY, INC.
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Hany Salama, ME, MBA, CPM, is the Vice President, Commercial Operations at The NeoStrata Company. He has global responsibilities for commercial planning, supply chain, and manufacturing operations for all clinical and marketed products. Mr. Salama is...

2 news post(s)
Kurt Ross

Agronomy / Sales Manager
Western Iowa Cooperative
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Kurt Ross is an Agronomy Manager at Western Iowa Cooperative. Previously, Mr. Ross was an Agronomy Manger at Swiss Valley Farms. He was the General Manager of the Co-ops in Gilman and later Ellsworth, Iowa. Mr. Ross is a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and...

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Abu Dhabi looks to build its petchem activities

November 18, 2009

Analysis by:Paul Hodges, Chairman,

IPIC Mulls Bayer Joint Venture, Not Acquisition, Chairman Says | www.bloomberg.com

The Middle East is continuing to grow its role in petrochemicals. The latest move is by Abu Dhabi, to access technology for its ambitious new multi-$bn Chemaweyaat project.

Superabsorbent Dilemma at Rabigh?

November 18, 2009

Analysis by:Ian Davenport, President,

Disappointment in India...speculation on Rabigh | www.icis.com

Cross ownership and a necessity to access key raw materials complicate the discussion. It is necessary to consider the history and current status of participants in the Acrylic Acid - Superabsorbent product chain.

How Sustainable is Demand for Chemicals?

November 3, 2009

Analysis by:Ian Davenport, President,

Manufacturers boost hopes of economic revival | www.ft.com

Demand has recently been boosted artificially by incentives such as 'cash for clunkers'. 2008 ended dreadfully, companies are terrified of another crash in demand. Caution is justified.

Chemical Companies remain Cautious on the Outlook

October 31, 2009

Analysis by:Paul Hodges, Chairman,

Looking at the world from a stable but low level of activity | www.icis.com

The chemical industry is a leading indicator for the global economy. The recent company results season gives no support for the idea that earnings are about to stage a major recovery.

Lubrizol Surprises as Analysts MIss a Changing Specialty Chemical Environment

October 23, 2009

Analysis by:Lewis Gaines, President,

Lubrizol forecasts 3Q profit above Street view | finance.yahoo.com

Lubrizol and Newmarket both recently announced drastically improved sequential profit margins in a difficult general business environment. The doubling in run rate operating margins in 2009 suggests a structural change in the supplier customer price negotiation process. What happened in the lubricant additives business could also happen in other specialty chemical areas. The key requirement is that suppliers mange their product profile to help improve their customers profitability.

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GLG Live Meetings with this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)

October 13, 2009 | London

Seminar: Precious Metals Outlook (London)

September 30, 2009 | New York

Seminar: Precious Metals Outlook (New York)

May 11, 2009 | London

GLG Seminar: (London) Chemical Industry Dynamics

Teleconference: LyondellBasell Bankruptcy – Competitive Impact and Outlook (2:00 PM EST/19:00 GMT)

11/09/2009

GLG Webcast: What’s Special about Specialty Chemicals? - July 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT/11:00 AM PDT

07/01/2009

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