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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.

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.

Sandeep Goyal, Chief Executive Officer

Sandeep GoyalChief Executive OfficerSanex Packaging Connections Pvt Ltd. What is a GLG Educator?|GLG Educators have qualified for GLG Member Programs and are therefore eligible to participate in ongoing in-depth consulting projects with GLG clients.

Why less OPP films used in India than PET film

July 16, 2010

Use of OPP film in India for packaging: Globally OPP is 3 times higher than PET film but in India, its almost same | www.packagingconnections.com

This talks about the consumption pattern of OPP film in India and worldwide. This is compared with the PET film usage in India & worldwide for the packaging applications. Interestingly consumption of OPP film is almost one third versus PET in India while internationally, its more of OPP film used in Packaging.

Sandeep Goyal, Chief Executive Officer

Sandeep GoyalChief Executive OfficerSanex Packaging Connections Pvt Ltd. What is a GLG Educator?|GLG Educators have qualified for GLG Member Programs and are therefore eligible to participate in ongoing in-depth consulting projects with GLG clients.

Ideas & opportunities through www.PackagingConnections.com

July 16, 2010

Ideas & opportunities through www.PackagingConnections.com 5 August 2010, Thursday, New Delhi, India | www.packagingconnections.com

Offering:1. Ideas & opportunities through www.PackagingConnections.com2. Is thought process a path to innovation or innovation a path to thought process, what works better? Learn more about it through T3: Thought, Team and the Technique in Packaging Innovations.3. MAP : Complete technical guide for packaging professionals4. Packaging innovations: Details on the 50 key innovations worldwide covering foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, printing, graphics, various materials etc,

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.

"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.

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.

Weakening Asian Polyethylene Demand Backs Up into the US

March 22, 2010

Excess stocks in China weighing down sentiment in global PE markets | news.alibaba.com

Chinese traders are re-exporting imported polyethylene to pull down inventories and adjust to weaker demand. This has pulled down prices in Asian and may hinder US exports to the region.

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.

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.

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