Specialty Chemicals Industry in North America

June 2011 | 95 pages | ID: S1F2C3F027BEN
Aruvian's R'search

Abstracts

A Specialty Chemical is a chemical produced for a specialized use. They are produced in lower volume than bulk chemicals, of which petrochemicals, made from oil feedstocks, are the most common. However, both are produced in a chemical plant. Some examples of specialty chemicals are adhesives, additives, antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, cutting fluids, dyes, lubricants, pigments, etc.

The chemical industry world over always enjoys a love-hate relationship with communities. Driven by many objectives as well as balancing social concerns with profit and R&D investments, the industry often finds itself straddled with key questions bordering on growth and ensuring sustenance in collaboration with the community.

The North American Chemical Industry is one of the world’s largest producers by a substantial margin. The Northern American Specialty Chemicals market is high capital intensive and small scale operations are not likely to be successful.

Aruvian's R'search’s report Specialty Chemicals Industry in North America researches the characteristics of the North American Specialty Chemicals industry and the segments which, as a whole, make up this dynamic machinery of growth. The report takes an in-depth look at the special chemicals market in the United States and Canada, the two biggest specialty chemicals markets in North America.

The report delves deeper into the industry’s dynamics like competition, market value, and market segmentation. The report also profiles some of the leading players in the industry who have earned the reputation and pride for the North American Specialty Chemicals Industry globally.

Contents

A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

B. INTRODUCTION TO THE NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INDUSTRY

B.1 Industry Definition
B.2 Market Profile
B.3 Market Value & Industry Segmentation
B.4 Competition in the North American Specialty Chemicals Industry
B.5 North American Specialty Chemicals: Industry Future Perspective

C. ANALYZING THE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INDUSTRY IN CANADA

C.1 Market Profile
C.2 Market Value & Industry Segmentation
C.3 Competition in the Canadian Specialty Chemicals Industry
C.4 Canadian Specialty Chemicals: Industry Future Perspective

D. INVESTMENT DRIVERS OF THE CANADIAN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INDUSTRY

D.1 Cost Advantage
D.2 Workforce
D.3 Tax Incentives
D.4 Market Access & Presence

E. ANALYZING THE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INDUSTRY IN THE US

E.1 Market Profile
E.2 Market Value & Industry Segmentation
E.3 Competition in the US Specialty Chemicals Industry
E.4 US Specialty Chemicals: Industry Future Perspective

F. LEADING INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTORS

F.1 E. I. duPont de Nemours & Company
F.1.1 Corporate Profile
F.1.2 Business Segment Analysis
F.1.3 Financial Analysis
F.1.4 SWOT Analysis
F.2 Evonik Degussa GmbH
F.2.1 Corporate Profile
F.2.2 Business Segment Analysis
F.2.3 Financial Analysis
F.2.4 SWOT Analysis
F.3 Bayer AG
F.3.1 Corporate Profile
F.3.2 Business Segment Analysis
F.3.3 Financial Analysis
F.3.4 SWOT Analysis
F.4 The Dow Chemical Company
F.4.1 Corporate Profile
F.4.2 Business Segment Analysis
F.4.3 Financial Analysis
F.4.4 SWOT Analysis
F.5 Hexion Specialty Chemicals
F.5.1 Corporate Profile
F.5.2 Business Segment Analysis
F.5.3 Financial Analysis
F.5.4 SWOT Analysis

G. APPENDIX

H. GLOSSARY OF TERMS