Huntsman Knows How
Did you know chemistry plays a critical role in the everyday lives of many millions of people? As a global chemicals company, Huntsman materials form the building blocks for countless consumer and industrial products that you use every day. On the Huntsman Knows How podcast, we come together to discuss emerging trends, new technologies, and the people who make it all happen. If there’s a topic you would like to see us cover in the future, reach out to us at HuntsmanKnowsHow@huntsman.com. Huntsman Corporation is providing this podcast as an informational service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Huntsman Corporation. The views and opinions expressed by the guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Huntsman Corporation or any of its officers.
Episodes
In this episode of our Sustainability in Action podcast series, we spotlight the Performance Products team—winners of the Huntsman Corporation's 2024 CEO Award for Manufacturing Excellence—for their innovative project, “Turning Straw Into Gold: Recycling Ethyleneamine (EA) Lights" Responding to evolving market dynamics, the team reengineered operations at two Ethyleneamines (EA) plants to reduce production of lower-value products a...
Today we are joined by Dr. Mary Beckerle, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Huntsman Cancer Institute Member, and Huntsman Corporation Board of Directors to discuss her personal journey and the inspiring legacy of Jon Huntsman, Sr. in the fight against cancer. The discussion covers the evolution of cancer treatment over the past two decades, highlighting significant advancements in precision medicine and immunotherapy. Dr. Beckerle emp...
In this conversation, the speaker discusses the current state of Huntsman Corporation, reflecting on the challenges faced over the past few years, including industry downturns, economic factors, and the impact of interest rates. The discussion also covers the importance of understanding external economic trends, the state of the Chinese economy, and the challenges faced by Europe in terms of energy policies. The speaker emphasizes ...
In this conversation, Britt Benko shares her journey from growing up in an oil and gas family in the Rocky Mountains to becoming a prominent figure in the industry. She discusses her education, the influence of mentors, and the personal impact of safety in the workplace. Britt reflects on her career at BP, the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and the significance of the Gulf of Mexico incident in shaping h...
Guest - Vin Kumar This conversation delves into various themes surrounding technological innovations, energy efficiency, market trends, and the challenges faced in implementation. The speakers reflect on past experiences and share insights into future directions, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changes in the industry.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:15 What is AI?
3:50 Neural Networks & Predictive Models
7:56 AI within Enterpr...
On this episode of Huntsman knows how, host Kevin Gundersen talks with President of Performance Products, Jan Buberl.
Huntsman Knows How host Kevin Gundersen is joined in-studio by Huntsman Advanced Materials Division President, Scott Wright.
In this episode, the pair discusses Wright's journey from Kirkcaldy, Scotland to Houston, Texas, where today he helms one of Huntsman's most innovative sectors.
"He knows a lot about aerospace, automobiles and artificial intelligence," Gundersen said.
Wright also shares his evolution from professional footbal...
On this episode of Huntsman Knows How, host Kevin Gundersen, Vice President of Huntsman Corporate Communications and Government Affairs, sits downs with Manchester native, Tony Hankins, Huntsman's President of Polyurethanes. Tony shares stories of his 40-year tenure in the industry, including how he built a business in Minhang, China in the 1990s; his experiences as an expat in the East and West; the joys of fatherhood, and other l...
Huntsman Corporation's CEO Peter Huntsman, stopped by the studio for the first time to discuss the company's recent earnings announcement; global trends in the petrochemical industry; deindustrialization in Europe, and life at home as a husband, father, grandfather and culinary hobbyist.
Hosted by Huntsman's Vice President of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs, Kevin Gundersen.
March 22, 2023: This installment of the Huntsman Knows How podcast features Huntsman marketing managers Jay Henderson and Sukchul Kang, joined by Mark Thirsk, Managing Partner of Linx Consulting. The group gives a high-level overview of semiconductor technology, provides insight into the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, and discusses how EHS, quality, and purity will affect semiconductor manufacturing in the future.
In this bonus clip from episode five, guests John Fraser and Zach Lyles explain the benefits of the MIRALON® process over the more familiar process of Steam Methane Reforming (SMR).
March 9, 2023: In this episode, guests John Fraser and Zach Lyles discuss what makes MIRALON® carbon structural materials so versatile. Thinner than a human hair and 25 times the specific strength of steel, learn how MIRALON® structural carbon products are not only expanding the boundaries of what's possible in the advanced materials space, but—through the manufacturing process itself—how it delivers a creative carbon capture st...
Jan. 27, 2023: In this episode, guest Doug Brady with Huntsman Building Solutions explains how spray foam insulation is making a real difference around the world for people who are seeking more energy-efficient homes and businesses—a solution that many are discovering saves money and, collectively, contributes to a more sustainable future.
Did you know chemistry plays a critical role in the everyday lives of many millions of people? As a global chemicals company, Huntsman materials form the building blocks for countless consumer and industrial products that you use every day. On the Huntsman Knows How podcast, we come together to discuss emerging trends, new technologies, and the people who make it all happen. If there’s a topic you...
Nov. 29, 2022: In this episode, guests Frank Rodriguez and Gabor Felber provide insight into the rapidly evolving polyurethane additives industry—discussing solutions for new emissions standards, cutting-edge hydrofluoroolefins (HFO) blowing agent technology, and how Huntsman's specialty amines expansion project in Petfurdo, Hungary, is positioned to meet the needs of a fast-growing market.
Oct. 14, 2022: In this episode, we welcome guests Mark Ecker, Senior Account Manager for Adhesives, and Mike Andreotta, Regional Marketing Manager for the Automotive and Industrial markets. We’ll be discussing why adhesives are important in manufacturing today, how product design engineers go about selecting the right adhesive, and unique applications where choosing an adhesive over mechanical fasteners positively "changed the game...
Sept. 7, 2022: In this episode, we welcome guests Dr. Jerry Gazda, Director for Battery Technologies; Dr. Jay Henderson, Global Marketing Manager for Advanced Technologies; and Dr. Michael Kramer, Senior Technical Manager for Global Automotive. We discuss how recent announcements from the automotive OEMs are affecting battery manufacturers and the supply chain in general and what challenges manufacturers are trying to address. We a...
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