The specialty chemical business is rapidly changing. Industry consolidation coupled with lack of succession planning has caused a knowledge gap. Older exerienced executives have left the building, unfortunately all for the benefit of the bottom line at a time when our indusrty was not growing. These positions were either not refilled or perhaps refilled with less experienced new employees who were forced to learn it on the fly. Todays communication tools do not require us to go to an office or even get in our car to visit a client. There are experienced chemical researchers, chemists, executives all with proven backgrounds available and waiting to reengage. We seek out consulting opportunities, where we can re-employe experienced individuals who find themselves out of the marketplace. You'll get industry years of knowledge and experience at a fraction of the cost of one of the bigger consultancy firms and you are recycling talent. It's good for the enivorment.