Shanghai, China — PUdaily is pleased to announce that Clint Raine, wner of Belvedere and Partner will be a featured speaker at the 8th Polyurethane Technology International Forum (PTIF 2026), to be held from June 22–27, 2026, in Shanghai.
At the forum, Clint Raine will deliver a presentation titled "From Market Entry to Margin: Where Value is Won and Lost in the Polyurethane Value Chain."
The session will provide strategic analysis of margin dynamics across the polyurethane value chain, drawing on Raine's 30+ years of experience in the chemical industry, including senior leadership roles at Bayer and Covestro across EMEA and APAC regions. The presentation will address a question critical to polyurethane industry participants: where does profitability actually reside in the value chain, and why do different players struggle to capture and defend sustainable margins?
The presentation will analyze the unique margin challenges facing isocyanate producers, examine the strategic positioning of polyol manufacturers in the middle ground, and explore the critical role of system houses in value creation. Raine will discuss how application control directly impacts margin realization and examine regional differences in polyurethane market economics across EMEA, APAC, and other key geographies.
Beyond market analysis, the presentation will address the fundamental drivers of long-term margin sustainability, the strategic importance of local presence and relationship-based market positioning, and the internal organizational transformation required to win and defend margin in the polyurethane industry. Raine will share insights on bridging the gap between strategic market positioning and operational execution—a challenge that defines success or failure in margin management.
As owner of Belvedere and Partner Ltd, a consulting and marketing services firm specializing in the chemical industry, Raine combines deep market insight with strategic consulting expertise. His MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change from Henley Business School, UK, reflects his commitment to addressing the leadership and organizational dimensions of business transformation, a key theme in this presentation on margin and value creation.
Hosted by PUdaily, PTIF 2026 will bring together producers, downstream manufacturers, technology providers, and industry stakeholders from around the world to promote technical exchange, business collaboration, and sustainable development in the global polyurethane industry.
For more information about the PTIF 2026 agenda, please visit the PTIF page.
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