The View (by: The Chemical Company)

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 093 | Q3 2023 Preview with Kathy Hall Join Host Ben Sawicki for a discussion with Kathy Hall of Petrochem Wire for a recap of Q2, how business looks today, what folks are saying about energies and the derivatives which Kathy closely monitors, and an outlook for the second half of the year. Kathy Hall Executive Direct...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 092 | July 2023 Is demand on the uptick? What does an increase in lab activity mean? Have freight rates finally hit bottom? Episode 092 of The View from Jamestown, Podcast Edition is the July 2023 episode, and covers all of this and more. - Are we at the “bottom” of demand? - Recent travels & feedback from business i...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 091 | June 2023 The June 2023 Episode of The View from Jamestown, Podcast Edition discusses the relatively slow market coming into summertime, as well as recapping AJ & Javier’s recent India trip, and a few new exciting products and projects for TCC. - Summertime Demand Lull - AJ & Javier’s India / APIC Recap - New &...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 090 | May 2023 The May 2023 Episode of The View from Jamestown, Podcast Edition reviews the current supply & demand fluctuations as we’re mid-Q2, as well as an outlook on AJ & Javier’s upcoming trip to India this month. - Q2 Supply & Demand Update - Global OXO Supply Issues - AJ & Javier head to APIC in Delhi, India...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 089 | Q2 2023 Preview with Kathy Hall Join Host Ben Sawicki for a discussion with Kathy Hall of Petrochem Wire for a preview of Q2 across the energy markets, including Oil, Gas, Benzene, Propylene, Ethylene, Styrene and more. Kathy Hall Executive Director Product Management, Global Petrochemicals Petrochem Wire By Op...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 088 | San Antonio Recap & Q2 Outlook Episode - San Antonio AFPM Recap – Meetings, Mood & Outlook - Figuring out the “New Normal” - Flat energy pricing, “Range Bound” raw materials - Citric, Malic, Fumaric, Glycerine – Featured Products Featuring: President Robb Roach VP of Sales AJ Petrarca Latin American Operations...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 087 | February 2023 - A not-so-exciting start to Q1 - Delta between Gas/Oil and Derivative Pricing: PGP, Benzene and more - Minimal Impact from Chinese New Year - Positivity out of Latin America - Travel Season: SOCMA & AFPM Events Coming Up - EcoVadis: What it is, and TCC’s 2023 Silver Medal Featuring: President Rob...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 086 | Q1 2023 Preview with Kathy Hall Join Host Ben Sawicki for a discussion with Kathy Hall of Petrochem Wire for a preview of Q1 across the energy markets, including Oil, Gas, Benzene, Propylene, Ethylene, Styrene and more. Kathy Hall Executive Director Product Management, Global Petrochemicals Petrochem Wire By Op...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 085 | December & January 2023 - Check out the new podcast swag: “WhatsApp Me!” - Recapping the recent PLASTICS Compounders Conference - Construction, Automotive, Coatings industry updates - Javier’s update on Mexico & LatAm for 2023 - Brenntag / Univar Mega Merger?? Featuring: President Robb Roach VP of Sales AJ Petr...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company “Sustainability & Plasticizers – A Conversation with Perstorp” Episode 084 Episode 084 includes a conversation with a key strategic sourcing partner, and good friends at Perstorp. Listen to Martin Hansson, Global Plasticizer Business Manager, and Todd Jones, Global Key Account Director & Regional Sales Manager chat about the...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 083 | November 2022 - Two very different halves of 2022: Supply, Demand, Pricing and more - Recap of APLA & European Travel from Javier – General mood, supply & demand, pricing for 2023 - Sasol nButanol FM remains, expected to restart before year end Featuring: President Robb Roach VP of Sales AJ Petrarca Latin Ameri...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 082 | October 2022 - Many customers “Rightsizing” Inventories - K-Show Review & General Opinions from European Partners - Chemical Industry News: Strong Q3 returns, some outages & FM’s with OXO Alcohols - Energy Prices: Crude Flat, but large decreases in US & EU Natural Gas last 30 days - Massive decrease on ocean fr...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 081 | Q3 Recap & Q4 Projections with Kathy Hall of Petrochem Wire Join Host Ben Sawicki for a discussion with Kathy Hall of Petrochem Wire to summarize Q3, and discuss an outlook on Q4 raw materials as it relates to Energies, Benzene, Propylene, Styrene and Ethylene. Kathy Hall Executive Director Product Management,...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 080 | September 2022 - Many customers “Rightsizing” Inventories - High energy costs, slowing demand across many sectors - Companies look to correct inventories ahead of Q4 year ends - China Typhoon headlining significant global weather events for September - Rail Strike Averted Events & Tradeshows Upcoming: EPCA NACD...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company “A Challenging Regulatory Climate” – Discussion with NACD VP Regulatory of Affairs Jennifer Gibson Episode 079 Episode 079 is a chat with Jennifer Gibson. Jennifer is the VP of Regulatory Affairs with the NACD, and has been with the NACD nearly 20 years. We chat all things regulatory, including: - Superfund Tax: What it is,...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 078 | August 2022 - Public concerns from companies on Rhine River levels for production & supply - Nat Gas supply concerns for Q4, companies looking at alternative energies - Importance of long-term employees to a companies’ brand - Nat Gas up big, but Crude Oil down a bit - Featured Product: Winter Seasonal Products...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 077 | July 2022 - Supply & Demand “Wobbling” the past few weeks - Chemical Industry Q2 Results Mixed - Ocean Freight Rates out of Asia Improving - Featured Products: DCPD Events & Tradeshows Upcoming: NACD Chemedge EPCA APLA PLASTICS Compounders Conference Featuring: President Robb Roach VP of Sales AJ Petrarca Insid...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 076 | June 2022 - Record Benzene Pricing in June - Superfund Tax Beginning in July - Update on China & Global Sourcing - Featured Products: HMD Including: Freight Update courtesy of Joe Hassenfratz with The Logistix Company http://www.thelogistixco.com/ jhassenfratz@thelogistixco.com Events & Tradeshows Upcoming: Che...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 075 | Discussion with Kathy Hall of Petrochem Wire Join Host Ben Sawicki for a discussion with Kathy Hall of Petrochem Wire. With decades of experience reporting on and tracking markets including Benzene, Ethylene, Styrene and Propylene, Kathy Hall has her pulse on the global petrochemical industry. Ben & Kathy discu...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 073 | Common Media Claims & Initiatives Around Plasticizers - Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik Episode 073 is the third episode of our special three-part mini-series with Evonik. This final episode summarizes our discussion of plasticizers and phthalates, and discussed some common media claims made abou...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 072 | Myths & Facts on Phthalates - Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik Episode 072 is episode two of our special three-part mini-series with Evonik! This episode features a discussion on plasticizers, and more specifically the world of phthalates. Phthalates have become a commonly discussed material throu...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 071 | Introduction - Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik Episode 071 is episode one of our special three-part mini-series with Evonik! Featuring an introduction of both The Chemical Company and Evonik, brief overview of plasticizers and phthalates, the public perception of phthalates and an overview of the...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 071 | May 2022 - Petronas purchases Perstorp, in a strong strategic corporate move - Q1 Chemical Industry Profits mostly at record highs, despite shortages - Fertilizer products remain tight, impacting food & crops - Crude, Natural Gas Tick Upwards in May again - Mexico update & Javier getting back on the road Includ...

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 070 | April 2022 - Russian Invasion of Ukraine affecting energy prices, global logistics - Crude Oil + 37% YTD, Natural Gas + 96% YTD - Severe backups, container shortages around the Port of Shanghai - Positive feedback from LatAm Customers and Contacts Events & Tradeshows Upcoming: World Adhesive & Sealant Conferenc...

"The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 069 | March 2022 - Russian Invasion of Ukraine affecting energy prices, global logistics - Trickle-down effects in oil pricing, companies cutting ties with Russia, logistics issues in and around Asia and Europe - Chinese freight availability improving, while costs remain elevated Events & Tradeshows Upcoming: March:...