Discussion with the Vinyl Institute – Episode 032
Episode 032 is an interview and discussion with the Vinyl Institute’s CEO Ned Monroe. In this episode, Ned walks listeners through an introduction of the VI, their core goals and plans, as well as a 12-month out look on the Vinyl Industry and their plans for regulatory and sustainability goals. Links & URLs: The Vinyl […]
Unpacking Recent Growth in the U.S. Chemical Space
Business leaders across all industries are keeping an eye on 2019, wondering whether favorable marketplace conditions might materialize. For executives overseeing enterprises in the U.S. chemicals space or other sector-adjacent organizations, the outlook for 2019 is quite favorable. Production in the states is expected to rise 3.6 percent over the forthcoming 12-month span as manufacturers introduce new higher-capacity […]
Understanding the Chemical Industry’s Role in Water Treatment Operations
Drinking water quality measures worldwide have reached historic highs. Today, an estimated 71 percent of the global population has access to safe drinking water, according to researchers from the World Health Organization. The U.S. boasts some of the cleanest supplies on the planet, as 94 percent of its residents can take advantage of pollutant-free aquifers, pipes […]
Grappling with Procurement Challenges in the Chemicals Industry
Procurement is an unceasing challenge for businesses across virtually all sectors. From supply chain breakdowns to stocking issues, the stakeholders managing this essential organizational function often find themselves putting out fires rather than developing and deploying overarching operational strategies. However, these hardships are particularly pronounced for firms orbiting the chemicals space. Here, chemicals producers and […]
Understanding the Importance of Plasticization
Plastic is perhaps the most dominant industrial material on the market. From building supplies and consumer items to commercial packaging provisions and textiles, plastic is deployed in the fabrication of countless products. However, this foundational substance would not boast such value without plasticizers – the colorless and odorless chemicals that make it pliable and therefore usable across […]
