Science continues to shape the cleaning products industry, but trust and pragmatism are driving real decisions. Host Victoria King Meyer reports back from the American Cleaning Institute’s 100th annual conference, highlighting five essential themes impacting chemical and cleaning product businesses.

From scalable sustainable solutions and the power of consumer-driven labeling to the need for clearer regulatory pathways, industry leaders are focused on connecting chemistry and biology to practical needs. These insights provide a smart look at how cleaning product companies are balancing innovation, consumer expectations, and regulatory hurdles as they work to grow and adapt in 2026.

Victoria examines these topics in this week:

• The force shaping industry direction
• Adapting to a shifting business landscape
• Building stronger consumer connections
• Evolving approaches to product effectiveness
• Navigating today’s competitive environment

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From investment banking to the CEO seat at LSB Industries, Mark Behrman joins Victoria Meyer to discuss strategic transformation, market dynamics, and leadership in the chemical industry. Hear how LSB evolved from a traditional industrial conglomerate to a leading North American ammonia and nitric acid producer through operational integration, a focus on people, and strong customer partnerships.

They also cover how LSB is approaching digitalization, AI, and sustainability—with a spotlight on their upcoming carbon capture project in Arkansas. Mark shares practical leadership lessons for both seasoned executives and industry newcomers, emphasizing curiosity, culture, and long-term vision.

Victoria and Mark discuss the following:

• From Wall Street to CEO: Mark’s unique path to leadership.
• How focus and culture reshaped LSB Industries.
• Navigating regional dynamics and tariff impacts of Ammonia.
• People First: The central role of culture in company success.
• LSB’s journey with digital, sustainability, and efficiency.

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Global volatility, trade shifts, and new government policies are reshaping the chemical industry for 2026. Industry leaders Olivier Maronneaud and Pooja Jain from S&P Global join host Victoria Meyer to share S&P’s economic outlook and discuss supply-driven cycles, plant closures, and rising government intervention. They explore how North America, Europe, and Asia are responding to persistent oversupply and evolving plastics and methanol markets, with a look at where future investments may land after today’s capacity wave.

The episode covers the urgent need for flexibility—addressing tariffs, changing trade patterns, rationalization, and the ongoing race for scale. The speakers also weigh in on the slowdown in sustainability efforts, regional risks and opportunities, and key market indicators for 2026. Essential listening for chemical leaders navigating strategy, investment, and fast-moving policy changes.

Victoria, Olivier, and Pooja explore the following topics:

• 2026 Outlook: S&P Global's view on global economic impact to chemicals
• How producers are responding to oversupply
• Tariffs and new policies are redrawing global chemical trade routes.
• How chemical investment strategies are changing
• Current state of circularity and sustainability

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