The Covid-19 pandemic hits industry

The Covid-19 pandemic hits industry

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BONUS: How are chemical distributors adjusting to disruptions in Europe?

CW specialties editor Sotirios Frantzanas joins the podcast for a short discussion of key takeaways from FECC 2026, the annual conference of European chemical distributors. Topics include the outlook for chemical distribution in Europe and how distributors are weathering the cont ...  Show more

 . 9min 21sec
How are SOEs shaping industry's present and future?

Chemical Week publisher and S&P Global Energy head of conferences content Rob Westervelt joins the podcast for a discussion of CW's Billion-Dollar Club issue and the 2026 Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC). Rob and podcast host Vincent Valk discuss the competitive pressure ...  Show more

 . 23min 17sec

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