Overview

The chemicals manufacturing industry is a vibrant, global business that encompasses many important sectors: from commodity chemicals, to specialty chemicals, to custom manufacturing. Key topics include global trade, finance and acquisitions, biochemicals, nanochemicals, polymers, petrochemicals, fertilizers, plastics, coatings, ceramics, solvents, additives, dyes and many other products basic to home and business needs. In addition, the pharmaceuticals industry is included when discussing chemicals. Plunkett's Chemicals, Plastics & Coatings Industry Almanac provides a market research tool for competitive intelligence, strategic planning, business analysis and employment searches. Our coverage includes business trends analysis and industry statistics. The almanac also contains a chemicals, plastics and coatings business glossary and a listing of industry contacts, such as industry associations and government agencies. Next, we profile hundreds of leading companies. Our 400 company profiles include complete business descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title. This companies database includes petrochemicals firms, major drug makers and specialty chemicals firms, public and private, on a global basis. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

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Author:   Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher:   Plunkett Research, Ltd
Imprint:   Plunkett Research, Ltd
ISBN:  

9781647880064

ISBN 10:   1647880068
Pages:   554
Publication Date:   28 July 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction How To Use This Book Chapter 1: Major Trends in the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry 1) Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry 2) Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs 3) Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term 4) China's Plastics Market to Grow Long-Term/China Is a Major Chemicals Import Market 5) Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges 6) India's Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India Is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants 7) New Display Technologies with PLEDs 8) Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S. 9) Breakthroughs in Plastic Recycling 10) Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures 11) Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical Industry 12) Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability 13) Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy 14) Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals 15) Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation 16) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expired 17) Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress 18) Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals 19) HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials 20) The Future of the Global Chemicals Industry, Driven by Specialty Needs and a Growing Middle Class Chapter 2: Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2017-2022 U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2017-2022 U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2017-2022 U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2017-2022 U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2017-2022 U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2017-2022 U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2017-2022 Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021 Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2016-May 2023 Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2022 Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1991-2022 Top World Oil Producers: 2022 Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1975- 2022 Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2022 Chapter 3: Important Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Contacts Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Internet Sites Chapter 4: THE CHEMICALS 400: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen Index of Companies Within Industry Groups Alphabetical Index Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country Individual Profiles on each of THE CHEMICALS 400 Additional Indexes Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities Index of Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations A Short Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Glossary

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Jack W. Plunkett is CEO & Publisher of Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based provider of market research and industry information in printed and electronic formats. Plunkett Research provides analysis, statistics and other vital data on all major industry sectors, from InfoTech to Retailing to Banking and Internet of Things. Plunkett's client list includes 10,000 leading corporations, universities and government agencies worldwide. Plunkett's products are distributed electronically through subscriptions to its online service, and around the globe by major distributors, including ThomsonReuters.Jack Plunkett is the author of numerous books, including the gold medal-winning The Next Boom: What you absolutely, positively have to know about the world between now and 2025. Plunkett is frequently interviewed as an expert source by publications such as Time magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Investor's Business Daily, media outlets such as NPR's Marketplace, ABC, and Marketwatch, as well as local and regional newspapers and national columnists. Plunkett received an Academic Book of the Year Award for his Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac, and he was a regional finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards sponsored by EY.

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