Managing specialty chemicals: finding the right fit: the specialty chemical sector is going through consolidation as companies work on expanding into higher growth and less cyclical end use markets. M&A deals abound as companies attempt to build on their core strengths and seek a faster route to higher profits, producers say

The deals also provide pure-play specialty chemical firms with the edge they need to remain competitive in their core operations against large-scale diversified companies with significant specialty chemical operations including [...]