The Baby Boomers are retiring. While that may seem like good news for subsequent generations looking to capitalize on new opportunities, another outcome has corporations wringing their figurative hands. As older employees pack up their desks to enjoy their sunset…

The cost of labor is changing. In the past, companies in many industries saw clear economic advantages to sending labor-intensive processes overseas. But as costs have risen in China and Mexico, technological efficiencies must continue to grow. Organizations that recognize…

Organizations don’t enact positive change overnight. Process improvements, institutional advances, and talent growth can collectively result in desirable outcomes, but collecting these elements while avoiding the hazards of siloed thinking requires a special individual who can bridge these efforts. A…

Talent recruitment requires long-term strategy. Winning individual hiring battles may offer immediate success and satisfaction as you fill open positions, but an incorrect placement due to lack of established processes can ultimately set your organization back even further than expected….

Industrial chemical companies continue to be some of the most successful businesses worldwide. According to the American Chemistry Council, the U.S. chemical industry is poised for long-term growth that far surpasses the rest of the economy. The need for chemicals,…

Not all recruiters are the same. Many try to be all things to all candidates. But the savvy job hunter understands there’s a difference, and appreciates the importance of aligning with a recruiter that has an established practice within a…

While 3D printing has been around for about 30 years, recent advances in technology along with lower costs and competitive pressures have caught the attention of at least one large chemical company. BASF SE plans to establish a new Group company using this technology to establish and expand their business in materials, system solutions, components and services in the field of 3D printing.

The petrochemical industry today plays a critical role in the manufacturing and consumer sector. Products include paint, plastic, rubber, detergents, dyes, fertilizers, textiles, and solvents.

The source of chemicals used in so many finished products today doesn’t come from the manufacturers of those products. On the contrary, it’s the contract chemical manufacturers that often provide businesses those chemicals used in the products. Businesses may decide to use contract chemical manufacturing services to process company-acquired ingredients into finished chemical components or as a source to provide specialty formulas.

Placement of elite professionals within the Chemical Industry is a major service we provide at Key Corporate Services. Our recruiting specialists work with suppliers involved in manufacturing chemical additives looking for executive candidates that make a real impact on their business and the company’s bottom line.