Industry: Specialty polymers

In 1987, the world collectively decided to ban chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) after discovering their devastating impact on the ozone layer. Despite the industry’s initial concerns about the economic implications, the ban was successful, and the ozone layer is now on the road to recovery. The ongoing debate around “forever chemicals” such as PFAS calls for a […]

AMERICAS Shintech seeks permit for ethylene plant Shintech has applied for a permit from the Louisiana Department of Environment Quality for the construction of a 500 KT ethylene plant. A site for the plant has not been chosen yet. Comments: Shintech, the U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical has recently focused on a strategy of backward […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Jose Sanchez Mendez, Director, Plastics and Polymers, Mathiesen USA, highlighted the company’s long-standing presence and diverse business model in the chemical industry, particularly in the area of specialty polymers. Mathiesen operates through distribution, representation, and production. Mendez said that with global reach, strong financial footing, […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now part of the ADI Forum), Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, highlighted the pivotal role of innovation in the plastics and polymers industry. Key topics included the importance of innovation and R&D in the chemical industry, which consistently contribute to higher shareholder returns. The discussion emphasized how innovation drives growth, particularly […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Vikram Gopal, SVP & CTO, Ascend Performance Materials, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, for the innovation panel. Key topics included a strategic shift to specialized, higher-margin materials driven by customer-centric innovation. This involved developing diverse polyamide co-polymers for critical applications like electrification in […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, provided a comprehensive outlook on the chemicals markets. Key topics included the challenges in capital investment for sustainability and recycling, especially amidst declining growth rates in overall industry capital expenditure. The discussion highlighted a projected shift in capex toward […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Dustin Stolz, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics, shared insights for the specialty polymer markets during the specialty polymers panel. Key topics included the growth of engineered and high-performance polymers, driven by rapid prototyping technologies and applications in automotive, hydrogen fuel cells, and medical sectors. The expanding […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Jose M. S. Sanchez, Director of Plastic and Polymers, Mathiesen USA, and Srini Godavarthy, VP, Strategic Planning, PTT GC, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics for the specialty and performance polymers panel. Key topics included specialty polymers growth, driven by EVs and packaging, and […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Manuel Diaz, Senior Analyst, ADI Analytics, shared ADI’s insights on decarbonizing chemicals in plastics and polymers during the specialty and performance polymers panel. Key topics included the strong commitment of major companies to Net Zero goals, demonstrated by significant capital expenditure allocation for decarbonization. Various […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Srini Godavarthy, VP, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, & Finance, PTT GC, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics for the specialty polymers panel. Key topics included PTT GC’s strategic shift towards specialty chemicals and decarbonization, driven by the need to maintain profitability in a transforming […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Srini Godavarthy, VP, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, and Finance, PTT GC, and Jose M. S. Sanchez, Business Director, Plastics & Polymers, Mathiesen USA joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics on the specialty polymers panel. Key topics included mechanical recycling operations, focusing on existing and […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, presented a cautious outlook for the chemical industry. Key topics included how the chemical industry faced immediate challenges from high costs, uncertain demand, and high interest rates, impacting operations and investment. However, long-term growth was driven by mega-trends like energy […]