The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Host Victoria Meyer takes on the challenge of strategizing for a potentially flat and challenging year in the chemical industry in 2024. Sharing five strategic ways for businesses to kick-start their year and position themselves for long-term success, Victoria emphasizes the impor...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Discover leading indicators for investment in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and its growth constituents as Mark Plamondon, Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association ’s Executive Director and host Victoria Meyer discuss the shift towards low carbon energy products and the region'...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com What factors are driving petrochemical markets today?  Join this conversation between Victoria Meyer and industry-expert John Richardson of ICIS as they discuss the trends and influences on the Asian and global petrochemical markets.  Including: Excess capacity due to overbuilt ol...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com You've heard of Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay???    In this final 2023 episode of The Chemical Show , host Victoria Meyer presents our own version of Wrapped and Replayed.... with a best-of anthology, diving into the show's stats and analytics to highlight the most impactful ep...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com From embracing change in one's career to the impact of COVID on buyer-seller relationships, the B2B sales landscape is facing a new set of challenges and opportunities.   George Koehnke, President of Ascend Commercial Solutions joins host Victoria Meyer to explore the evolving dyn...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Let us know how we're doing and help us plan for 2024.  Please complete our listener survey here . With 50+ years scaling chemical processes,  Joel Shertok, President of Process Industries Consultants has spearheaded numerous projects in innovation and development consulting, brin...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com There's a significant evolution in consumer behavior and chemical industry priorities.  Digitizing complex chemical data from unstructured documents to provide a more accessible online format raises an intriguing question - how can we leverage technology to reshape customer engage...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com In collaboration with industry giants and support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Enko Chem is revolutionizing the agricultural industry by accelerating the development of safer and more effective herbicides, disease protection, insect control, and yield enhancement...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Ep 138 Show Notes Weak demand, weak earnings, and a weak outlook were the resounding themes across the chemical companies' earnings reports in the third quarter, 2023. Inventory de-stocking and lower prices have continued to impact the industry, leading to challenging market condi...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com The printing inks industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing focus on environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. In this Episode of The Chemical Show, Host Victoria Meyer welcomes Ray Gonzales, Global Head of Marketing and Business Development...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Discover key insights and discussions on topics such as global economics, supply chain, digitization, and customer value.  Sharing insights from Day 2 of The Chemical Summit 2023, Victoria Meyer dives into topics that matter. We explore the expectation of a mild recession and its...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Our inaugural conference, The Chemical Summit occurred October 24th - 25th, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas. In this special edition of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer shares highlights from the first day of the Summit which focused on thought leadership, building connections,...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com The housing market plays a crucial role in career moves. As it becomes more expensive to find affordable housing, employees are less likely to take on job changes or accept nominal raises. Companies are realizing the need to address this issue and its impact on talent retention. I...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com In a world where visual appeal of consumer products is critical, it's important for brands to prioritize product safety and ensure consumers of all ages understand these products are for using NOT consuming! Kristin Cordz, Vice President of Business Development for Market Actives...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Delving into the challenges and opportunities in the chemical industry, the importance of building strong relationships and value propositions, and the impact of sustainability on business decision-making, Chad Hall, Vice President of Energy at Integrity BioChem , discusses insigh...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Our inaugural conference, The Chemical Summit, is happening October 24-25 in The Woodlands, Texas. Our exciting agenda features many guests from The Chemical Show podcast. Victoria Meyer shares more about connection and what to expect at The Chemical Summit, including:  The import...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Have you ever wondered how companies are repurposing carbon dioxide emissions and turning them into valuable raw materials? In this episode of The Chemical Show, we dive into the world of carbon capture and utilization with our guest, Keith Wiggins, CEO of Econic Technologies . Ec...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Our inaugural conference, The Chemical Summit is happening October 24-25 in The Woodlands, Texas. Our exciting agenda features many guests from The Chemical Show podcast. Victoria Meyer shares more about Benchmarking and what to expect at The Chemical Summit, including:  The Chemi...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com With the growing trend towards sustainability and natural products, Aaron Lee, Global Vice President of Home Care and Industrial Cleaning for Univar Solutions , discusses the different segments of their business, highlighting the shift towards innovation in the post-pandemic world...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Our inaugural conference The Chemical Summit is happening October 24-25, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas.  Our exciting agenda features many guests from The Chemical Show podcast that you want to meet, learn from, and know. Victoria Meyer shares more about Thought Leadership and what...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Now an independent company, Lummus Technology has become a leading technology developer for new capacity expansion investments in the industry. Their expertise, reputation, and skilled team are applying startup energy to excel independently and drive innovation. Leon De Bruyn, Pre...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com The energy transition is an undeniable force shaping the future of the chemical industry. Discussing the need for transparency, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and embracing innovative technologies to pave the way for a sustainable energy future, Beth Gould Creller, Kara Byrne...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Effective diversification requires assessing future market trends, identifying parallel markets that align with existing products, and extending reach geographically. In this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer, explores the various reasons why companies choose to di...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Successfully navigating a newly-formed company’s first years comes with challenges and opportunities in business systems, workforce development, and sustainable manufacturing.  Listen and learn as Victoria Meyer speaks with John Foley, CEO of Verdant Specialty Solutions about soli...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Ep 122 Show Notes Customer Centricity is more than customer satisfaction, it’s about centering on the “right” customers to create Strategic Value. Host Victoria Meyer delves into the concept of customer centricity and its role in creating business resilience. Through insights from...