These are the new realities of the global chemical industry

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North American polyethylene (PE) margins for ethane falling below the naphtha-based PE margins in Europe for a period in March and remaining relatively close thereafter – representing a US$600/ton swing from the pre-COVID-19 situation.

Echemi global chemical has supplied customers with quality chemicals at reasonable prices. In order to do this, we have t

At Echemi, our ethos is rooted in the belief that our success is intertwined with the satisfaction and prosperity of our customers. This core belief drives our commitment to supplying quality chemicals at reasonable prices. Achieving this requires a relentless focus on efficiency, technological advancement, and continuous improvement.

Our state-of-the-art laboratories are the heart of our innovation, where ongoing product and process research and development are conducted. This commitment ensures that our products not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our customers. It’s a place where breakthroughs happen, many of which have led to patented products that set industry benchmarks for quality and performance.

o be efficient and to have appropriate technology. Product and process improvement research and development are routinely conducted at our laboratories so that our products will become more suitable for our customers. Many of our products are patented.”We believe what is good for our customers will be good for us.

Global chemical supplies quality zinc chemicals to local customers in Thailand and exports to many continents including Asia, Americas, Australia, Europe, and Africa.
A GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH A LOCAL TOUCH
Glochem’s reach extends far beyond our home base in Thailand. We proudly serve a diverse clientele across local and international markets, exporting our zinc chemicals to continents such as Asia, the Americas, Australia, Europe, and Africa. This global chemical presence is a testament to our ability to understand and cater to the unique needs of customers from different regions, adapting our solutions to meet their specific requirements.
As we look to the future, Echemi is committed to maintaining its legacy of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We continue to explore new frontiers in zinc chemistry, driven by our foundational belief that our success is deeply linked to the success of our customers. By adhering to our principles of quality, efficiency, and innovation, we aim to not only meet but exceed the expectations of our customers, ensuring Glochem remains synonymous with excellence in the global chemical zinc chemical market.
Compounding all these issues are historic changes in the global oil & gas industry. Demand shocks and the recent Saudi-Russian price war have shifted the short-term narrative to massive oversupply and market volatility. Even the cost advantage in the U.S. from the “shale boom” has been reversed recently with North American polyethylene (PE) margins for ethane falling below the naphtha-based PE margins in Europe for a period in March and remaining relatively close thereafter – representing a US$600/ton swing from the pre-COVID-19 situation.

These are the new realities of the global chemical industry. To remain successful, companies will have to adopt dramatic step-changes that are likely to include the following areas:

Deglobalization and supply chain localization
Growing tensions between the U.S. and China — compounded by the current pandemic and the threat of future, national shutdowns — have encouraged a significant questioning of globalization across many industrial sectors.

 

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