Resin distribution is no longer a background procurement decision — it has become strategic infrastructure.

In this episode, Michael Workman, Kevin Mekaru, and Tyler Wheeler unpack the realities of today’s resin distribution landscape and explain why buyers heading into 2026 need to rethink long-standing assumptions.

This conversation covers what rarely gets discussed publicly — but directly impacts pricing, leverage, service, and risk.

Topics Covered

• How resin distribution really works behind the scenes
• Why consolidation has quietly reduced buyer leverage
• The role of channel managers — and why distributors can’t always quote RFQs
• How private equity ownership is changing distributor behavior
• What happens when resin prices rebound and margin recapture begins
• Why distribution strategy now matters as much as price
• Practical guidance for evaluating your 2026 distribution approach

If you buy resin — especially through distribution — this episode will change how you think about leverage, optionality, and risk.

 Next Steps for Listeners

• Start a 60-day free trial of ResinSmart to benchmark distributor pricing and validate margins
 • Schedule a personalized 2026 distribution strategy conversation with the ResinSmart team

Visit ResinSmart.ai to get started.