Looking out the Window During a Crisis

Jun 26, 2026

My March letter focused on the outbreak of war in the Middle East and its impact on petrochemical supply chains. Now, in late June, tankers are once again moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic is gradually returning toward pre-war levels of approximately 125...

Adhesive Resin Customer Spotlight: MON-ECO Industries

Jun 26, 2026

For more than 40 years, MON-ECO Industries has been a trusted supplier of adhesives, sealants, and coatings to the HVAC industry. One of their flagship products, the 44-52 LVOC solvent-based duct sealer, has earned a reputation as an industry standard, making...

Catching the Next Wave: Building the Future of Teckrez Monomers

Jun 26, 2026

Imagine you’re sitting on a surfboard just offshore in Jacksonville, Florida, where Teckrez is headquartered. It’s summertime. The sun is beginning to rise, the water is calm, and you’re watching the horizon. One wave approaches. You paddle hard,...

Teckrez Maintains EcoVadis Sustainability Rating Amid More Rigorous Assessment Standards 

Jun 26, 2026

Teckrez is proud to announce that we have once again earned a Bronze rating from EcoVadis, one of the world’s most widely recognized sustainability assessment platforms. The rating places Teckrez among the top 35% of companies assessed globally.  While our...

Respol and Teckrez partnership:  A New North American Option for Tall Oil Rosin Esters

Jun 26, 2026

Teckrez Adds Tall Oil Resin Platform Through Partnership with Respol Resinas Teckrez has entered into a strategic partnership with Respol Resinas S.A., a Portugal-based producer of specialty resin technologies. The partnership brings Tall Oil-based chemistries into...