Mr. Ian Davenport

President, Davenport Associates

Member of the Industrial Council

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Council Member Biography

Ian Davenport is the Founder and President of Davenport International Associates, an international consultancy providing project based support to international companies with emphasis on strategic direction & business development in the chemicals sector. Mr. Davenport's recent work includes technology evaluations for major chemical companies prior to in-license and commercialization and assisting major international corporations in developing business plans. Prior to that, he had 24 years of experience of specialty and commodity chemicals with The Dow Chemical Company, holding a variety of general management and commercial leadership positions for business units including acrylic acid & esters, superabsorbent products, specialty chemicals, as well as emulsions & consumer products. Mr. Davenport is a leading global expert in the acrylic acid value chain and in industries from consumer products (hygiene) to coatings. He holds an MA from Cambridge University. Mr. Davenport is also an Advisory Board Member of Bioformix since October 2009. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2004 - Unspecified: President, Davenport Associates
1999 - 2004: Global Business Director, Acrylic Acid & Esters, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
1996 - 2002: Global Business Director, Superabsorbent Products, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
1980 - 2004: Business Development, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

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Diaper production follows raw materials

December 29, 2011

Analysis of:One more: Kimberly-Clark will install its first factory in Cama?ari in the Northeast | camacarinoticias.com.br

There have been several announcements in recent months of new SAP (superabsorbent polymer) production capacity. Investments in diaper manufacturing are following quickly to consume the polymer.

BASF confirms Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) expansions

October 12, 2011

Analysis of:BASF strengthens position in superabsorbent polymers in emerging markets | www.basf.com

We speculated recently about the exact timing and locations of BASF’s SAP capacity expansions. Today BASF has provided clear answers.

Tronox to become largest integrated titanium oxide producer

October 10, 2011

Analysis of:Tronox Sells 39% Stake to Exxaro to Gain Mineral Operations | news.businessweek.com

Major buyers have been frustrated by rising prices for titanium dioxide, but several recent announcements indicate that major producers will add capacity to meet demand. Exxaro will acquire a 39% stake of Tronox in return for access to mineral feedstocks. The deal will make Tronox the largest integrated titanium oxide manufacturer. Will this lead to oversupply?

BASF presses ahead with expansions

October 10, 2011

Analysis of:First plants of BASF-YPC expansion in Nanjing China come on stream | www.basf.com

We have discussed the rapid globalization of BASF’s acrylic acid and SAP (Superabsorbent Polymer) production networks. A further link in the jigsaw puzzle is confirmed here, but the timing remains uncertain.

Building In Brazil to complete global acrylic acid network

August 23, 2011

Analysis of:Building in Brazil | feedproxy.google.com

BASF has announced that it will build a world-scale acrylic acid complex at Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. This will make BASF the only truly global producer of acrylic acid with production facilities in China, Malaysia, the U.S., Europe and now Brazil.

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