HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac, 2018 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.
The businesses of chemicals, coatings and plastics are closely linked, and those sectors, in turn, are closely linked to the oil and gas industry. This is a research-based industry that requires massive capital expenditures on the production end. The chemicals industry is also a cyclical business, highly subject to costs for basic commodities (especially oil and gas) and open to rapid changes in fortune due to the ups and downs of the global economy. However, long-term trends point to increasing demand for many types of chemical products.
Key Findings:
Plunkett Research lists top 400 companies in the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.
Available Formats:
Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-447-2 (Available Now)
E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-787-9 (Available Now)
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Key Features Include:
Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
Market forecasts and industry statistics
Industry associations list
Profiles of leading companies
Pages: 538
Statistical Tables Provided:
Companies Profiled: 399
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $379.99
Key Questions Answered Include:
How is the industry evolving?
How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
What is the size of the market now and in the future?
What are the financial results of the leading companies?
What are the names and titles of top executives?
What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the chemicals, coatings & plastics business including:
Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term
China’s Plastics Market to Grow/China Is a Major Chemicals Import Market
Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges
India’s Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India Is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants
New Display Technologies with PLEDs
Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas
Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures
Environmentalists Campaign for Chemical Industry Reform
Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices
Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials
Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics
Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2011-1st Quarter 2017
U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2011-1st Quarter 2017
U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2011-1st Quarter 2017
U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2011-1st Quarter 2017
U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2011-1st Quarter 2017
U.S. Exports & Imports of Explosives & Pyrotechnic Products: 2011-1st Quarter 2017
U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2011-1st Quarter 2017
U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2011-1st Quarter 2017
Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2005-2015
Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Chemical Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Monthly, January 1992-March 2017
Monthly Value of Manufacturers' Shipments & Inventories in the Chemicals, Plastics &
Rubber Products Industries, U.S.: January-March 2017Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2010-March 2017
Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2016
Crude Oil Production & Oil Well Productivity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2016
Top World Oil Producers: 2015
Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-January 2017
Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2016
Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2016
Refinery Sales Prices & Refinery Profit Margins for Selected Petroleum Products, U.S.:
Selected Years, 2007-2016
Companies Mentioned Include:
3M Company
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
AkzoNobel NV
Albemarle Corporation
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Ashland Inc
Ball Corporation
Bridgestone Bandag LLC
BASF SE
Lanxess AG
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