Mr. Michael Brown
Managing Partner, TZ Chemicals
Member of the Industrial Council
Council Member Biography
Michael Brown is President of StrategyMark, a firm providing consulting services in the chemical industry. Mr. Brown is also Managing Partner with TZ Chemicals International Pty Ltd (TZCI), a consulting and data provider primarily focused on the global paint and coatings sector and associated raw materials. Previously, he was Global Director of Coatings at Quaker Chemical Corporation. Prior to that, Mr. Brown was Vice President at ChemQuest Group where he advised clients on business planning, strategy development, and market intelligence in the specialty chemicals markets. He has over 18 years of management experience with DuPont Automotive involving product development, marketing management and business management of coatings and engineered plastics. Mr. Brown was also a Board Member of Haley Paint Company. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2010 - Unspecified
- Managing Partner, TZ Chemicals
- 2006 - Unspecified
- President, StrategyMark, Inc.
- 2006 - 2008
- Global Director - Coatings, QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
- 1999 - 2006
- Vice President, The ChemQuest Group Inc.
- 1999 - 2006
- Board Member, HALEY PAINT COMPANY
- 1981 - 1999
- Business Manager, E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
- 1980 - 1981
- Process Engineer, PPG
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Michael Brown
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NAHB Reports Weakness in Remodeling in 2Q2010
August 5, 2010
Survey: Weakness Persists in Remodeling Market | tinyurl.com
The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) fell in 2Q2010 to 40.7 from 43.8 in 1Q2010 indicating continued weakness in the professional remodel market as homeowners remain concerned by the economic outlook. However, sales of some building materials, such as paints, would indicate the homeowner is willing to spend on remodel, but rather on smaller projects they can do themselves.
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"60 Minutes" and Phthalates - CBS was "Fair and Balanced" and Gave Hope for BPA
June 14, 2010
Phthalates: Are They Safe? | www.cbsnews.com
The "60 Minutes" piece by Leslie Stahl aired on May 23 is among the most balanced views of a potential chemical-related health issue by the mainstream press. The debate shifted away from emotion and toward a more general overview of the uncertainty of health effects and the trade-offs of the everyday use of chemicals. One balanced piece will not significantly alter the debate on BPA, but perhaps this piece will show industry a way to shift public and regulatory sentiment in the future.
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Specialty Chemicals Growth in 2010 Will be Modest and Uneven and Led by China
October 21, 2009
10,000: Then and Now | www.nytimes.com
Signs are emerging in the specialty chemicals value chains that show an overall improving global economy, but one with unevenness by region and by economic sector. Our indicators show China leading all regions in 2010 growth while manufacturing will lead all sectors. Lagging will be housing and the regions of North America and Europe.
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Flexible Packaging Industry depends on Consumer Spending for Growth
October 13, 2009
Flexible packaging will return to growth in 2011 | www.europeanplasticsnews.com
Flexible packaging volume growth is highly dependent upon the growth of consumer products, particularly non-discretionary products such as food. Value growth is dependent upon volume as well as pricing which has been under pressure in 2009 as the inputs associated with oil have dropped in price forcing packaging producers to pass on much of the decrease. Value will likely be down this year but volume will not.
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Huntsman's Move In China Should be Polyurethane
September 28, 2009
Huntsman seeks deals in China | www.ft.com
Huntsman has announcement they are seeking deals for their textile chemicals business in China which seems misplaced given the strength and importance of their polyurethane business in this region.
GLG Study Groups with Michael Brown(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
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| Adhesive and Sealant Experts | 611 |
| Specialty Chemical Experts | 390 |
| Ethanol Experts | 246 |
| Council Members who are Knowledgeable about Ethanol | 213 |
| Titanium Dioxide Experts | 171 |
GLG Live Meetings with Michael Brown(?)
Recent Seminars
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March 23, 2009 | Boston
GLG Seminar: (BOS) Specialty Chemicals -
February 23, 2009 | New York
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February 23, 2006 | New York City
GLGi: Q1 2006 Conference: Chemicals
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