Plunkett's Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac 2015 : The Only Comprehensive Guide to the Chemicals Industry

PLUNKETT'S CHEMICALS, COATINGS & PLASTICS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2015Key Findings: •Plunkett Research lists top 400 companies in Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term. Key Features:•Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence•Market forecasts and Industry Statistics•Industry Associations and Professional Societies List•In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies•Industry Glossary•Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online•Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry Pages: 567Statistical Tables Provided: 13Companies Profiled: 421Geographic Focus: GlobalA complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments. •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?Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include:Major Trends Affecting the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry1)Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry2)Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs3)Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term4)China's Plastics Market to Grow/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 Petrochemicals Plants 7)New Display Technologies with PLEDs 8)Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas 9)Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures 10)Environmentalists Campaign for Chemical Industry Reform 11)Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy 12)Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices 13)Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals 14)Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation 15)Ethanol Production Soared, But a U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires 16)Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability 17)Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics1)Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Overview 2)U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 3)U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 4)U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 5)U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 6)U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 7)U.S. Exports & Imports of Explosives & Pyrotechnic Products: 2008-1st Quarter 20148)U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 9)U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 10)Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2012 11)Value of Manufacturers'Shipments for Chemical Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Monthly, January 1992-May 2014 12)Monthly Value of Manufacturer