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Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Sunoco Polypropylene Good Deal for Braskem

February 1, 2010

Sunoco Announces Agreement To Sell Polypropylene Business | www.thestreet.com

Braskem hits the polypropylene market as demand and prices are rising. The price of $350 million is just about half of replacement cost.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Braskem is Coming North

January 26, 2010

Quattor acquisition does not alter US plans, says Braskem CEO | www.bnamericas.com

Braskem is now the largest polyethylene producer in the Americas. They have aggressive expansion plans that include purchasing US assets and new facilities in other Latin American countries.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Good news for PET

January 25, 2010

Coke's New Bottle Is Part Plant | online.wsj.com

Coke's new plant-based PET still requires the production of the plastic. So here's an environmentally responsible measure that does not hurt PET.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Navistar Hedges its Emissions Bet with Amminex

January 8, 2010

Navistar Invests in Ammonia-Based Emissions Technology | www.truckinginfo.com

Having spurned Urea SCR for 2010 EPA NOx standards Navistar now sees a need to field a competitive solution beyond its EGR strategy.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

More Ethylene Expansions in the Middle East – “A Seat at the Table”

January 7, 2010

Exxon signs petchem plant deal with Qatar | www.reuters.com

Now that it seems the glut of ethylene capacity coming on in the Middle East and China will fit nicely into growing markets, more expansions are being announced. We have seen this during every cycle in petrochemical markets – there are many preemptive capacity announcements. Not all of them will be built.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Caustic Soda in Asia – Classic Problem

January 4, 2010

OUTLOOK ‘10: Asia caustic soda sees greater price flexibility | www.icis.com

Uncertainty about basic markets affecting caustic soda in Asia, namely the Australian alumina market and PVC markets, have buyers trying to shift to more flexible contract terms for caustic soda from traditional six month fixed price contracts. A flat price versus a variable price is a classic hedging problem. Asian buyers and sellers now might have a hedging tool to address this problem.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

What happens with ethylene capacity after 2012

December 7, 2009

Saudi poised to become global petrochem hub | www.tradearabia.com

Petrochemical growth in the Middle East over the next few years will be "substantial," to say the least. But where do petrochemicals go from there. While Middle Eastern source promise more growth in capacity through 2015, there are three reasons to wonder: First, where will the money come from; second, is there cheaper capacity that might be available; and, third, just what is the region's continuing competitive advantage in petrochemicals?

Michael Brown, Managing Partner

Michael BrownManaging PartnerTZ Chemicals What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

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.

Michael Brown, Managing Partner

Michael BrownManaging PartnerTZ Chemicals What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

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.

Michael Brown, Managing Partner

Michael BrownManaging PartnerTZ Chemicals What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

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.

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