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Episode 1373: Think Tank: AI, innovation and M&A could save chemicals in high-cost regions

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As a completely new chemical industry landscape unfolds before us, leaders should harness AI, innovation and consolidation opportunities in high cost regions. 

  • Industry faces structural—not cyclical—challenges
  • Overcapacity and competition squeeze Europe
  • Demand decouples from GDP, shrinking market size
  • AI can boost efficiency and forecasting accuracy.
  • Specialties and low-carbon products need careful thinking
  • Global chemical companies withdraw from Europe
  • Local chemical companies can gain market share via mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
  • M&A and national champions may drive consolidation
  • Defence sector offers immediate, well-funded opportunities

    •  In this Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews Richard Carter from Carter Consultancy and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting. 

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