Council Members in this Study Group: 119
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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,...
President
Future Enviroassets, LLC ![]()
Larry Fradkin is the President of Future Enviroassets, an international energy and environmental consulting firm. His expertise and extensive experience in energy includes policy/regulatory and technology in climate change/greenhouse gases, solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels, biomass, nuclear, coal,...
Paul HodgesChairman
International eChem ![]()
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 and financial risks, particularly those createdby...
Owner
Spectrum International Sourcing ![]()
Gerard Buhrer is the Owner of Spectrum International Sourcing, an independent consultancy firm providing consultancy services for the manufacturing of aerospace engine parts. Mr. Buhrer has more than 38 years of experience in providing technical assistance to international suppliers and selecting suppliers...
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
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...
Vice President of Marketing and Technology
TITANIUM CORPORATION INC ![]()
Salustio Guzman, PhD, is a Vice President of Marketing and Technology at Titanium Corporation, a Canadian mining and exploration company focused on commercializing titanium-bearing mineral sand deposits. Dr. Guzman has more than 20 years of experience in mining, extracting, processing, and fabricating...
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Chemical Companies remain Cautious on the Outlook
October 31, 2009
Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChem
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.
2009 was a transition year for North American windows and doors market
October 23, 2009
Annual Window & Door survey reflects deteriorating expectations | www.windowanddoor.com
What were once gloomy forecasts became hard realities for the window and door industry in 2008. Some companies closed plants or distribution locations, while others simply closed their doors. The 2009 Industry Pulse, Window & Door’s exclusive annual survey of North American window and door manufacturers...
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...
Chemical Companies face Bumpy Road in 2010
October 17, 2009
Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChem
10,000: Then and Now | www.nytimes.com
2010 should be a better year for the chemical industry, as demand grows in line with a recovery in global GDP. But a quick V-shaped return to the 2003-7 Boom years in terms of volumes/margins seems unlikely.
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...
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Specialty Chemical Experts | 332 |
| Adhesive and Sealant Experts | 462 |
| Mining Experts | 1458 |
| Iron Ore Mining Experts | 119 |
| Plastics and Resins Experts in GLG Member Programs | 61 |
| Steel Experts | 494 |
| Council Members Knowledgeable on Titanium Mining | 19 |
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