Chemistry & the Economy: 2019 Outlook

The chemical industry is finding itself challenged on multiple fronts and the idea that the industry is entering a state of global recession is now becoming a consensus view. Geopolitically, the uncertainty surrounding the UK leaving the EU is looming, with a “hard Brexit” looking more likely. Tariffs between the US, China and other countries are continuing to escalate. Join us for our twice-annual look at the economy with Paul Hodges of International eChem and Bill Carroll of Carroll Applied Science for an update of what has been affecting the chemical market and what companies can do to adapt to this changing world in 2019.
Watch Now

Spotlight

OTHER ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

The role of life cycle assessment for chemical recycling deployment and policy decision-making

Chemical recycling refers to an emerging and diverse group of technologies for which there is a need for well-founded data to assess their potential contribution to circularity and decarbonisation. To support decision-making and investment processes, life cycle assessment (LCA) is a key tool for assessing the impacts of these technologies.
Watch Now

Best Practices for Vacuum Systems in the Plastics Industry

Often times, vacuum pumps are not considered until there is a problem, costing many companies downtime and unnecessary costs. Selecting the best vacuum technology while considering the entire vacuum system is necessary for optimal vacuum performance.
Watch Now

Overview of Hazard Analysis for Hydrogen Applications

Hydrogen systems pose their own unique hazards which increase the costly risk of unplanned releases, fires and explosions.
Watch Now

Global New Chemicals and Toxic Substances Management for Electrical Products

intertek

Expanding global chemical regulation implementation, including new data requirements and scrutiny, is impacting the availability of new technology for electrical products. There are expanding global initiatives to assess chemicals already in the marketplace, including increased reporting requirements for importers of both chemicals and finished electrical products. Throughout all compliance activities, it is critical that companies request and substantiate claims to protect their confidential business Information (CBI). You will come away from this on-demand webinar with an understanding of the basic elements of chemicals management programs around the world and an awareness for the compliance concepts that will allow for global market access.
Watch Now

Spotlight

resources