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Trinseo Mulls Multiple Plant Closures

In response to what it describes as a “challenging macroeconomic environment” marked by continuing erosion of consumer sentiment in Europe and the lack of any meaningful recovery in Asia following the Covid-19 lockdowns in the first half of 2022, US plastics producer Trinseo said it is evaluating its asset footprint to improve its economic position and operating flexibility.

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The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry
Reshaping Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry

SOCMA's Jenn Klein examines how specialty chemical manufacturers — the invisible backbone behind pharmaceuticals, electronics, agriculture, and energy — are navigating supply chain shifts, policy uncertainty, and constant change while remaining resilient, disciplined, and focused on execution.