Brenntag and Univar Hint at Merger Plans
In November of 2022, chemical industry giant Brenntag said it planned to double its annual spending on mergers and acquisitions, specifically noting the goal of consolidating the industry and improving technical capabilities. Now, Brenntag is reportedly in talks with Univar, the world’s third-largest chemical distributor, regarding a merger. This deal would combine two of the […]
September 2022 – “Rightsizing Inventories” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 080
TheChemCo · Episode 080: September 2022 – “Rightsizing Inventories” | The View, Podcast Edition “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 080 | September 2022 – Many customers “Rightsizing” Inventories – High energy costs, slowing demand across many sectors – Companies look to correct inventories ahead of Q4 year ends – China Typhoon headlining […]
April 2022 – “Surging Energy Costs Keeping Prices High” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 070
“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast TheChemCo · Episode 070: April 2022 – “Surging Energy Costs Keeping Prices High” | The View, Podcast Edition Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 070 | April 2022 – Russian Invasion of Ukraine affecting energy prices, global logistics – Crude Oil + 37% YTD, Natural Gas + 96% YTD – Severe backups, container […]
March 2022 – “Russia/Ukraine Tensions Impact Global Economy” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 069
“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 069 | March 2022 – Russian Invasion of Ukraine affecting energy prices, global logistics – Trickle-down effects in oil pricing, companies cutting ties with Russia, logistics issues in and around Asia and Europe – Chinese freight availability improving, while costs remain elevated Events […]
February 2022 – “Energy on the Rise” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 068
“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 068 | February 2022 – Russia / Ukraine Tensions Threatening, Increasing Energy Prices – US – Canada Trucking Border Protests Further Impact Supply Chains – China Holiday Over, Winter Olympics Near End, Improving Supply Chains – Latin America Demand & Supply Improving – […]