Activation energy for your transformation
The chemical industry is under pressure – from inside and outside at once. We work out what’s viable and make it resilient
Three forces testing chemical companies right now – and where we come in
Volumes are falling, but plants and costs stay where they are. If you don’t act, you lose margin and liquidity. We deliver the savings, adjust capacity and open up ways to raise utilisation and reach new markets.
Decarbonisation and new rules call for investment – just as the cash to fund it gets tighter. Get the priorities wrong and you tie up capital you can’t spare. We turn what’s required into concrete measures, prioritise the investments and run the implementation day to day.
High costs and uncertain markets are calling sites into question. Turning that around takes solutions that make commercial sense – and political backing. We stabilise the business, adapt the structures and see any relocation through – with the experience of dealing with authorities and political decision-makers in exceptional circumstances.
First the margin goes, then the cash, then the foundations. One leads to the next. The question isn’t whether you act – it’s when.
Experts in our industry – and yours
Whether it’s a sale, a purchase or a change of investor: we shape the process so you can make decisions that hold up – and legal or political pitfalls don’t catch us out.
When your business model starts to struggle, we rethink it. We take a realistic view of market, costs and capital – and build a plan that works, because we put it into action with you.
In standard insolvency proceedings, we act with the bigger picture in mind – the company, its creditors and employees. We protect value, jobs and prospects.
How we turn pressure into action – with you
You show us where it hurts – utilisation, energy contracts or the portfolio. We look hard at the financials, contracts and cost structure. By the end, you know which parts of the business are viable.
Whether a plant is under review or part of the business is struggling: we develop scenarios, negotiate more room with your banks and energy suppliers and pin down the next step.
From tough talks with the banks to the future of a site: we’re at your side the whole way. We sort out the risks, put the measures into action and keep what’s worth keeping.
