Sideline Strategy: Trends in Chemical Distribution

About this episode

In this episode, Andy and Chris interview Bob Craycraft about trends in chemical distribution and insights from his experience in the industry.

Who’s the real MVP—on the field and in the chemical industry? In this episode of Smart Acids, Andy and Chris put Bob Craycraft CEO of Univar Solutions’ Chemical Distribution & Services division and former Vanderbilt football player through a quick quiz on famous Commodores before diving into the biggest plays in chemical distribution. From consolidation trends and targeted growth to why safety, service, and expertise make Univar Solutions the distributor of choice, Bob shares insights tha...

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy, Chris

Guest: Bob Craycraft

Topics covered

• chemical distribution
• industry trends
• safety
• service
• expertise

Keywords

• chemical distribution
• safety
• service
• expertise
• consolidation trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Univar Solutions, Vanderbilt

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