Competitive Intelligence 2014: BASF in the Global Paint and Coatings Sector
This strategic assessment of BASF, one of the worlds leading paints and coatings companies, provides significant competitor information, analysis, and insight critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs. The new report from Venture Planning Group presents a comprehensive analysis of the companys performance, capabilities, goals and strategies in the global paints and coatings market. Contains 58 pages and 5 tables
SECTION I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A 3-5 page synopsis of key sections.
SECTION II: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
History of the company’s paint and coatings business evolution, which is important to understanding the corporate culture, management mentality and strategies.
Recent acquisitions, divestitures and major organizational changes.
Current organizational structure.
SECTION III: SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Names, titles and background of key executives.
SECTION IV: FACILITIES AND EMPLOYEES
Administrative, manufacturing and R&D facilities in the U.S. and abroad.
Manufacturing practices.
New plants under construction.
The U.S. and international work force size and distribution.
SECTION V: TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW-HOW
Internally developed and acquired paint and coatings and related capabilities.
Proprietary technologies and patent litigation.
SECTION VI: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Review of major product lines.
Applications, advantages and weaknesses of leading products.
SECTION VII: MARKETING TACTICS
Promotional tactics.
Distribution approaches.
Product service and support.
Customer relations.
SECTION VIII: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Estimated sales by division, geographic region and product line. .
Five-year sales and operating profit performance.
SECTION IX: R&D EXPENDITURES AND MAJOR PROGRAMS
Estimated R&D budget.
Research facilities and staff.
New technologies, products and applications in development.
SECTION X: COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Joint ventures, distribution, O.E.M. and licensing partners, both industrial and academic.
Terms of collaborative agreements and specific products involved.
SECTION XI: STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Specific business, new product development and marketing strategies.
Strengths and weaknesses, e.g., managerial, organizational, marketing and product development.
Anticipated acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures.
A 3-5 page synopsis of key sections.
SECTION II: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
History of the company’s paint and coatings business evolution, which is important to understanding the corporate culture, management mentality and strategies.
Recent acquisitions, divestitures and major organizational changes.
Current organizational structure.
SECTION III: SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Names, titles and background of key executives.
SECTION IV: FACILITIES AND EMPLOYEES
Administrative, manufacturing and R&D facilities in the U.S. and abroad.
Manufacturing practices.
New plants under construction.
The U.S. and international work force size and distribution.
SECTION V: TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW-HOW
Internally developed and acquired paint and coatings and related capabilities.
Proprietary technologies and patent litigation.
SECTION VI: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Review of major product lines.
Applications, advantages and weaknesses of leading products.
SECTION VII: MARKETING TACTICS
Promotional tactics.
Distribution approaches.
Product service and support.
Customer relations.
SECTION VIII: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Estimated sales by division, geographic region and product line. .
Five-year sales and operating profit performance.
SECTION IX: R&D EXPENDITURES AND MAJOR PROGRAMS
Estimated R&D budget.
Research facilities and staff.
New technologies, products and applications in development.
SECTION X: COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Joint ventures, distribution, O.E.M. and licensing partners, both industrial and academic.
Terms of collaborative agreements and specific products involved.
SECTION XI: STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Specific business, new product development and marketing strategies.
Strengths and weaknesses, e.g., managerial, organizational, marketing and product development.
Anticipated acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures.