A colleague at one of our key suppliers recently observed that “the chemical industry is stuck on pause.” Many of our CASE customers share the same view. The American Chemistry Council is forecasting a slight decline in specialty-chemical volumes in 2025, and the ISM PMI has remained below 50—indicating contraction in U.S. manufacturing—for all but two months of the year.
Yet in this environment, Teckrez delivered 17% organic growth in 2025.
That outcome reflects the resilience, agility, and professionalism of our team. We began the year with significant headwinds: major industry players such as Dow Chemical and Avery Dennison announced workforce reductions, and another large producer attempted to impose across-the-board supplier price cuts of at least 30%. In early April, the Trump Administration’s “Liberation Day” action triggered an unprecedented wave of tariffs on U.S. imports. Tariffs on certain resin categories surged to as high as 177%, intensifying geopolitical and supply-chain uncertainty.
Our people did not flinch.
The Resins Team moved immediately to reassure customers that Teckrez would remain a reliable partner under even the most disruptive conditions. The Monomers Team worked closely with customers to manage inbound shipments and mitigate the impact of punitive tariff levels. As tariffs moderated to 61.5% by May—still high, but far more manageable—our Operations Team executed contingency plans with discipline and precision.
Market volatility continued into the summer. Shifts in U.S. hydrocarbon dynamics, including major operational changes announced by Exxon in Louisiana, raised fresh concerns across the industry. Teckrez responded quickly by developing customer-specific supply plans, including new bulk-delivery modes designed to reduce risk and strengthen continuity. These solutions were made possible by the talent, collaboration, and execution mindset of our staff.
In the months that followed, traders attempted to capitalize on excess production capacity and soft global demand by flooding the U.S. market with aggressive offers. Through it all, Teckrez stayed anchored in our core values: customer-first focus, honesty and transparency, deep product expertise, enthusiastic engagement, and a future-oriented mindset.
Our ability to grow organically in a year defined by volatility is a powerful vote of confidence from our customers. We deeply value the trust they place in Teckrez, and we will continue putting their needs—and their success—FIRST.
I invite you to contact me if you want to learn more and join the conversation; info@teckrez.com.
Marc Jackson
President & CEO, Teckrez, LLC