Stephen Ottley, head of chemicals & energy at SGS Maine Pointe, outlines ways chemical companies can deal with the current uncertainty

The chemical industry is part of every major segment of the US economy and makes up more than 25% of US GPD. When the chemical industry struggles, the economy feels the vibration—and when the economy struggles, the chemical industry reacts. The last 18 months have seen tremendous shifts.

How do you recession-proof an industry that is worldwide in scope, highly regulated, highly specialised and rife with market competition, asks Stephen Ottley, senior managing director, head of chemicals & energy of SGS Maine Pointe