Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. - SWOT Analysis

Datamonitor's Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Company Profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the company's key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.

Hexion Specialty Chemicals (Hexion) is one of the world's largest producers of binder, adhesive, coating and ink resins for industrial applications. It produces thermosetting resins. These materials are used in bonding, binding and coating applications across a diverse range of industries. The company primarily operates in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. It is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and employs about 7,000 people. The company recorded revenues of $5,205 million during the fiscal year ended December 2006, an increase of 17.2% over 2005. The operating profit of the company was $286 million during fiscal year 2006, an increase of 37.5% over 2005. The net loss* was $142 million in fiscal year 2006, as compared to a net loss of $117 million in 2005. *Net loss available to common shareholders

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