Fundamentals of the Polymers Business
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Course overview
The polymers industry has gone through dynamic changes over the years. The rise of sustainability commitments challenged the business models of many companies. To stay relevant, aligning strategies with regulations and consumer preferences is critical but it is equally important to protect traditional applications. On the other hand, geo-political tensions and logistics challenges widens supply and demand gaps impacting the global trade flow.
How is your organisation adapting to these changes?
Gather comprehensive insights to help you defend your market position while displaying a strong business outlook. To help you achieve these goals, join the ICIS Fundamentals of the Polymers Business Virtual Training Course.
We help you to build technical understanding alongside deeper understanding of the polymers markets, value chains and dynamics.
Key topics include
- Across-the-board overview of the polymers value chain – from feedstock dynamics and basic derivatives to major application markets
- Plastic processing fundamentals – major processing techniques and their applications. Examples include injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming and more
- Comprehensive insight into major polymer markets such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and styrenics
- Pricing and markets – key cost and price drivers
- Industry trends and company strategies outlook
Who should attend?
The course is suitable to all levels of professionals working in the polymer and petrochemicals industry who would like to get a solid understanding of the business and its progress including those in roles and functions such as:
- Purchasing/Procurement Managers
- Project Managers
- Sales/Business Development
- Logistics
- Traders
- Marketing
- Finance/HR
- Research and Development
- Market Analysts
- Sustainability/Circular Economy
Course fees
$1,600 (+UK VAT at 20% if applicable)*
*NB: Please enter your Tax ID or business number, otherwise UK VAT at 20% will be applied. Customers based in the UK will be charged UK VAT at 20% whether or not a VAT number is provided.
For group bookings of three or more please contact us:
Joan Brucal
Email: training@icis.com
Tel: +44 33 0161 3209
Meet our Course Trainer
Dr. Paul Cherry
Dr. Paul Cherry has more than 25 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, predominantly working for Lyondell Basell and its predecessor companies, Basell, Montell and Shell Chemicals. His early career was spent in laboratory, technical service & product development, manufacturing, sales and procurement roles in Australia. From 2002 to 2010 he was based in Hong Kong and was responsible for supply chain and procurement activities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. Dr. Paul currently works at Officium Projects, a company offering technical, procurement, market and strategic consulting to the petrochemical and polymer industries as well as the ICIS training business.
Paul has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy majoring in polymer science both from the University of Melbourne.
What to expect in the virtual training?
Fully digital platform
All sessions will be accessed virtually from your computer, tablet or mobile, giving you the flexibility of taking the course at your chosen location and device.
Live and interactive sessions
Understanding the relevance of getting access to information in real time, the course will be delivered live and include interactive sessions providing you with a platform to engage with trainers and other delegates.
Modular approach
The course will run over 4 days with a total of 12 hours of tuition time.
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Our custom training courses are delivered as interactive workshops, focusing on the products, concepts and issues that are most relevant and beneficial to you.
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