The Top 10 World's Leading Chemical Companies

Publication Date	January 2008
Publisher	Venture Planning Grp.
Product Type	Report
Pages	600
ISBN Number
Product Code	VEP00152

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Summary

"THE 2007 TOP 10 World's Leading Chemical Companies" is a unique multi-client study prepared by Venture Planning Group in order to provide the industry executives with strategically significant competitor information, analysis and insight crucial to the development and implementation of effective business, marketing and R&D programs. The study's major objectives includes; to establish a comprehensive, factual, annually-updated and cost-effective information base on performance, capabilities, goals and strategies of the world's leading chemical companies; to help current suppliers realistically assess their financial, technological and marketing capabilities vis--vis leading competitors; to assist potential market entrants in evaluating prospective acquisitions and joint venture candidates; and to complement organizations' internal competitor information gathering efforts with strategic analysis, data interpretation and insight. The report includes a concise 30-page market analysis, including major U.S. and international trends with potentially significant impact on the chemical industry during the next five years, including industry consolidation, market globalization, environmental regulations, etc.; analysis of major market segments, including inorganics, aromatics, agrochemicals, fine chemicals, intermediates and others; review of major geographic regions, including North America, Western Europe, Japan, Latin America and Eastern Europe; the 2006-2011 worldwide market forecasts for major market segments and geographic regions. The analysis of each TOP 10 company includes Business Organization; Senior Management; Facilities and Employees; Technological Know-How; Product Portfolio; Marketing Tactics; Financial Analysis; R&D Expenditures and Major Programs; Collaborative Arrangements; and Strategic Direction.

Content

Section I. Business Organization
- History of The Company's Chemical Business Evolution, Important to The Understanding of The Corporate Culture, Management Mentality and Strategies.
- Most Recent M&A Activities and Significant Organizational Changes.
- Current Organizational Structure.
Section II. Senior Management
- Names, Titles and Background of Key Executives.
Section III. Facilities and Employees
- Major Administrative, Manufacturing and R&D Facilities in The U S. and Abroad.
- Manufacturing Practices.
- New Plants under Construction.
- U S. and International Work Force Size and Distribution.
Section Iv Technological Know-How
- Internally Developed and Acquired Chemical and Related Capabilities.
- Proprietary Technologies and Patent Litigations.
Section V. Product Portfolio
- Extensive Review of Major Product Lines.
Section VI. Marketing Tactics
- Major Promotional Strategies.
- Distribution Approaches.
- Product Service and Support.
Section VII. Financial Analysis
- Chemical Sales by Division, Product Line, Geographic Region and Country.
- Five-Year Sales and Operating Profit Performance.
Section VIII. R&D Expenditures and Major Programs
- Estimated R&D Budget.
- Research Facilities.
- New Technologies, Products and Applications in Development.
Section IX. Collaborative Arrangements
- Major Joint Venture, Distribution, O E M. and Licensing Partners, Both Industrial and Academic.
- Terms of Collaborative Agreements and Specific Products Involved.
Section X. Strategic Direction
- Specific Business, New Product Development and Marketing Strategies.
- Strengths and Weaknesses.
- Anticipated Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Divestitures.