Plunkett's Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac 2013

PLUNKETT'S CHEMICALS, COATINGS & PLASTICS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2013Key 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 access to search and export data at Plunkett Research OnlinePages: 545Statistical Tables Provided: 15Companies Profiled: 383Geographic 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 and Plastics Industry 2) Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs3) Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term 4) China?s Plastics Market to Grow/China is a Major Chemicals Import Market 5) Petrochemicals Plant Construction in the Middle East Slows 6) India?s Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India is Home to Massive Petrochemicals Plants 7) New Display Technologies with PLEDs 8) Chemical Plants on the Rise in North America/New Plants Are Underway in the Middle East and the Pacific Rim 9) New Refineries and Petrochemicals Plants Add to Capacity/Take Advantage of Cheap Natural Gas on the Gulf Coast10) Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures 11) Environmentalists Campaign for Chemical Industry Reform 12) Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy 13) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices 14) Nanochemicals Hold Promise for Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals 15) Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation 16) Ethanol Production Soared, But a Market Glut May Slow Expansion 17) Packaging and Consumer Products Forge Ahead for Sustainability/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Improve Packaging Sustainability 18) Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics 1) Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Overview 2) Employment in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2011 3) Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2005-20114) U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2007-1st Quarter 2012 5) U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2007-1st Quarter 2012 6) U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2007-1st Quarter 2012 7) Summary of U.S. Production of Principal Inorganic Chemicals: 2004-2nd Quarter 2011 8) U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2007-1st Quarter 2012 9) U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2007-1st Quarter 2012 10) U.S. Exports & Imports of Explosives & Pyrotechnic Products: 2007-1st Quarter 2012 11) U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2007-1st Quarter 2012