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From Closures to Overcapacity

Navigating Chemicals Market Pressures and Pathways Forward

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 10:00 A.M. EDT (2:00 P.M. UTC)

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Live Webinar

From Closures to Overcapacity

Navigating Chemicals Market Pressures and Pathways Forward

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 10:00 A.M. EDT (2:00 P.M. UTC)

What We'll Cover

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European Plant Closures

Understand what’s driving plant closures in Europe and the immediate effects on supply chains.

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Protectionism and Trade

Explore the impact of tariffs, antidumping actions, and shifting U.S.–EU trade dynamics.

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Overcapacity in Asia

Learn how China’s crude-to-chemicals model is creating structural imbalances.

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Global Market Uncertainty

Examine how U.S. interest rates, elections, and Ukraine are shaping demand forecasts.

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Supply and Demand

Hear why companies are struggling to predict market recovery and what that means for planning.

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The Bio-Based Future

Consider whether sustainability and bio-based feedstocks offer a viable path forward.

About the Experts

Steve Wilkerson

Sales Director, Chemicals Value Chain, ResourceWise

Steve brings 17 years of experience in commercial sales, analysis, and contract negotiations in the chemicals sector. At ResourceWise, he leads growth across North America and brings market insight to strategic discussions.

Jennifer Hawkins

Business Manager, ResourceWise

As a Business Manager at ResourceWise, Jennifer Hawkins partners with customers to deliver insights that support strategic decision-making. She covers the Epoxy Resins, Bisphenol A, Epichlorohydrin, Benzene, and Cyclohexane markets. Jennifer brings deep expertise in downstream aromatics and resins, combining market knowledge with a strong focus on customer success.

William Bann

Chief Editor, ResourceWise

William Bann is Chief Editor for ResourceWise’s market commentary. William has been monitoring chemical markets since the late 1990s and, prior to his current role, led consulting activities for acetyls, polyamides, and intermediates — covering markets such as acetic acid, adipic acid, and caprolactam.

What You'll Gain

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Market Transparency

See how feedstocks, imports, and tariffs are shaping competitiveness across value chains.

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Global Perspective

Understand how regional events in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. are interconnected.

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Strategic Foresight

Learn what signals to watch in the short, medium, and long term.

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Sustainability Outlook

Explore how bio-based and circular solutions may reshape the industry’s future.

About ResourceWise

ResourceWise is a commodity price reporting agency with proprietary datasets and deep expertise in the forest products, low-carbon fuels, biomaterials, and petrochemicals industries. ResourceWise legacy companies include Chemical Intelligence, Fisher International, Forest2Market, Prima Markets, Tecnon OrbiChem, and Wood Resources International.

We help our customers make better decisions by providing accurate data and analytics, which we supplement with strategic consulting. Because our markets are energy-intensive, we use our data and expertise to help our customers identify and navigate decarbonization pathways and industry-related regulatory requirements.

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