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Did you know chemistry plays a critical role in the everyday lives of many millions of people? As a global chemicals company, Huntsman materials form the building blocks for countless consumer and industrial products that you use every day. On the Huntsman Knows How podcast, we come together to discuss emerging trends, new technologies, and the people who make it all happen. If there’s a topic you would like to see us cover in the future, reach out to us at HuntsmanKnowsHow@huntsman.com. Huntsman Corporation is providing this podcast as an informational service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Huntsman Corporation. The views and opinions expressed by the guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Huntsman Corporation or any of its officers.

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Did you know chemistry plays a critical role in the everyday lives of many millions of people? As a global chemicals company, Huntsman materials form the building blocks for countless consumer and industrial products that you use every day. On the Huntsman Knows How podcast, we come together to discuss emerging trends, new technologies, and the people who make it all happen. If there’s a topic you would like to see us cover in the future, reach out to us at HuntsmanKnowsHow@huntsman.com. Huntsman Corporation is providing this podcast as an informational service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Huntsman Corporation. The views and opinions expressed by the guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Huntsman Corporation or any of its officers.

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English


Episodes
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Huntsman Knows How with Polyurethanes President, Tony Hankins

4/29/2024
On this episode of Huntsman Knows How, host Kevin Gundersen, Vice President of Huntsman Corporate Communications and Government Affairs, sits downs with Manchester native, Tony Hankins, Huntsman's President of Polyurethanes. Tony shares stories of his 40-year tenure in the industry, including how he built a business in Minhang, China in the 1990s; his experiences as an expat in the East and West; the joys of fatherhood, and other life lessons he’s learned along the way.

Duration:00:34:09

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Huntsman Knows How with Huntsman CEO Peter Huntsman

3/7/2024
Huntsman Corporation's CEO Peter Huntsman, stopped by the studio for the first time to discuss the company's recent earnings announcement; global trends in the petrochemical industry; deindustrialization in Europe, and life at home as a husband, father, grandfather and culinary hobbyist. Hosted by Huntsman's Vice President of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs, Kevin Gundersen.

Duration:01:01:00

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Huntsman Knows Semiconductor Cleans

3/22/2023
March 22, 2023: This installment of the Huntsman Knows How podcast features Huntsman marketing managers Jay Henderson and Sukchul Kang, joined by Mark Thirsk, Managing Partner of Linx Consulting. The group gives a high-level overview of semiconductor technology, provides insight into the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, and discusses how EHS, quality, and purity will affect semiconductor manufacturing in the future.

Duration:00:24:09

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The MIRALON® process versus Steam Methane Reforming (SMR)

3/15/2023
In this bonus clip from episode five, guests John Fraser and Zach Lyles explain the benefits of the MIRALON® process over the more familiar process of Steam Methane Reforming (SMR).

Duration:00:02:22

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Huntsman Knows Carbon Nanotube Technologies

3/9/2023
March 9, 2023: In this episode, guests John Fraser and Zach Lyles discuss what makes MIRALON® carbon structural materials so versatile. Thinner than a human hair and 25 times the specific strength of steel, learn how MIRALON® structural carbon products are not only expanding the boundaries of what's possible in the advanced materials space, but—through the manufacturing process itself—how it delivers a creative carbon capture strategy that simultaneously supports the production of clean, localized hydrogen.

Duration:00:17:55

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Huntsman Knows Spray Foam Insulation

1/27/2023
Jan. 27, 2023: In this episode, guest Doug Brady with Huntsman Building Solutions explains how spray foam insulation is making a real difference around the world for people who are seeking more energy-efficient homes and businesses—a solution that many are discovering saves money and, collectively, contributes to a more sustainable future.

Duration:00:23:08

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Huntsman Knows How Trailer

12/9/2022
Did you know chemistry plays a critical role in the everyday lives of many millions of people? As a global chemicals company, Huntsman materials form the building blocks for countless consumer and industrial products that you use every day. On the Huntsman Knows How podcast, we come together to discuss emerging trends, new technologies, and the people who make it all happen. If there’s a topic you would like to see us cover in the future, reach out to us at HuntsmanKnowsHow@huntsman.com.

Duration:00:00:56

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Huntsman Knows Polyurethane Additives

11/29/2022
Nov. 29, 2022: In this episode, guests Frank Rodriguez and Gabor Felber provide insight into the rapidly evolving polyurethane additives industry—discussing solutions for new emissions standards, cutting-edge hydrofluoroolefins (HFO) blowing agent technology, and how Huntsman's specialty amines expansion project in Petfurdo, Hungary, is positioned to meet the needs of a fast-growing market.

Duration:00:22:55

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Huntsman Knows Adhesives

11/16/2022
Oct. 14, 2022: In this episode, we welcome guests Mark Ecker, Senior Account Manager for Adhesives, and Mike Andreotta, Regional Marketing Manager for the Automotive and Industrial markets. We’ll be discussing why adhesives are important in manufacturing today, how product design engineers go about selecting the right adhesive, and unique applications where choosing an adhesive over mechanical fasteners positively "changed the game" in product design. You’ll also learn some interesting facts about adhesives, their history, and how everything you use every day is impacted by adhesives.

Duration:00:17:46

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Huntsman Knows Electric Vehicle Batteries

11/16/2022
Sept. 7, 2022: In this episode, we welcome guests Dr. Jerry Gazda, Director for Battery Technologies; Dr. Jay Henderson, Global Marketing Manager for Advanced Technologies; and Dr. Michael Kramer, Senior Technical Manager for Global Automotive. We discuss how recent announcements from the automotive OEMs are affecting battery manufacturers and the supply chain in general and what challenges manufacturers are trying to address. We also cover how Huntsman contributes to the EV and electric battery market through advanced material solutions and investments we’re making to help meet the demand for electric vehicles.

Duration:00:16:24