Suppliers of raw materials to the adhesives and sealants industry have faced a myriad of challenges over the last four years. Among those challenges are supply chain and logics constraints, geopolitical and climate events that have limited the supply of basic feedstocks from certain regions of the world, and a shifting labor market. ASI reached out to leaders in this sector to see how they are coping with these challenges. Jennifer Abril, President & CEO, SOCMA, and representatives from Covestro were kind enough to provide some enlightening answers to the questions facing this industry.
ASI: How would you characterize the 2022-2023 raw materials and chemicals landscape?