“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast
Hosted by The Chemical Company
Episode 142 | May 2026
Episode 142 of The View from Jamestown is our May 2026 edition, including an update on oil markets and chemical impacts, price updates and trends, featured products including Adipic Acid and Plasticizers, and most importantly – remembering to count our blessings. Also included is a logistics update from TLC, highlighting TCC’s 2026 EcoVadis Silver ranking, and a chat with Jose at the American Coatings Show.
Featuring:
President Robb Roach
VP Sales & Marketing AJ Petrarca
Inside Sales Manager Nicole Iannuccillo
Latin American Operations Manager Javier Fernandez
Host: Marketing & Sales Manager Ben Sawicki
The Logistic Company:
Joe Hassenfratz
Brian Burns
TCC Regulatory Feature from Kaitlyn Hagan
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Episode Summary:
In Episode 142 of the View from Jamestown Podcast, the team at The Chemical Company discusses the current state of the chemical industry following the 2026 American Coatings Show. Host Ben Sawicki is joined by Robb Roach, AJ Petrarca, Nicole Iannuccillo, and Javier Fernandez to break down the biggest challenges impacting the market today.
The episode covers ongoing supply chain disruptions, volatile raw material pricing, rising freight costs, and the impact of global geopolitical tensions on chemical markets. The team explains how customers are increasingly focused on availability and logistics reliability in addition to pricing, especially as lead times and transportation costs continue fluctuating.
The conversation also highlights sustainability initiatives at TCC, including maintaining ISO certifications and improving the company’s EcoVadis sustainability rating. The group emphasizes that strong supplier relationships, communication, and operational flexibility remain critical as the industry adapts to ongoing market uncertainty.
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