Sections
| Title | Starting Page | Number of Pages |
|---|
| COVER | 1 | 3 |
| PLUNKETT S CHEMICALS, COATINGS &PLASTICS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2015 | 4 | 4 |
| CONTENTS | 8 | 2 |
| INTRODUCTION | 10 | 2 |
| HOW TO USE THIS BOOK | 12 | 3 |
| Chapter 1 MAJOR TRENDS IN THE CHEMICALS, COATINGS &PLASTICS INDUSTRY | 15 | 17 |
| 1) Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings &Plastics Industry | 15 | 2 |
| 2) Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs | 17 | 1 |
| 3) Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term | 18 | 1 |
| 4) China s Plastics Market to Grow/China Is a Major Chemicals Import Market | 18 | 1 |
| 5) Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges | 19 | 1 |
| 6) India s Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India Is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants | 20 | 1 |
| 7) New Display Technologies with PLEDs | 21 | 1 |
| 8) Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas | 21 | 1 |
| 9) Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures | 22 | 1 |
| 10) Environmentalists Campaign for Chemical Industry Reform | 23 | 1 |
| 11) Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy | 24 | 1 |
| 12) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices | 25 | 1 |
| 13) Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals | 26 | 1 |
| 14) Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation | 27 | 1 |
| 15) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires | 27 | 2 |
| 16) Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability | 29 | 1 |
| 17) Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals | 30 | 2 |
| Chapter 2 CHEMICALS, COATINGS &PLASTICS INDUSTRY STATISTICS | 32 | 22 |
| Chemicals, Coatings &Plastics Industry Overview | 33 | 1 |
| U.S. Exports &Imports of Chemicals: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 | 34 | 1 |
| U.S. Exports &Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 | 35 | 1 |
| U.S. Exports &Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 | 36 | 1 |
| U.S. Exports &Imports of Plastics &Plastics Products: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 | 37 | 1 |
| U.S. Exports &Imports of Rubber &Rubber Products: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 | 38 | 1 |
| U.S. Exports &Imports of Explosives &Pyrotechnic Products: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 | 39 | 1 |
| U.S. Exports &Imports of Fertilizers: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 | 40 | 1 |
| U.S. Exports &Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2008-1st Quarter 2014 | 41 | 1 |
| Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics &Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2012 | 42 | 1 |
| Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Chemical Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Monthly, January 1992-May 2014 | 43 | 1 |
| Monthly Value of Manufacturers' Shipments &Inventories in the Chemicals, Plastics &Rubber Products Industries, U.S.: March-May 2014 | 44 | 1 |
| Chemicals &Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2007-2013 | 45 | 1 |
| Employment &Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2013 | 46 | 1 |
| Crude Oil Production &Oil Well Productivity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1955-2013 | 47 | 1 |
| Top World Oil Producers: 2013 | 48 | 1 |
| Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950-2013 | 49 | 1 |
| Annual U.S. Shale Gas Production: 1990-2040 | 50 | 1 |
| Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2013 | 51 | 1 |
| Refinery Capacity &Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 1960-2013 | 52 | 1 |
| Refinery Sales Prices &Refinery Profit Margins for Selected Petroleum Products, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2013 | 53 | 1 |
| Chapter 3 IMPORTANT CHEMICALS, COATINGS &PLASTICS INDUSTRY CONTACTS | 54 | 28 |
| Chapter 4 THE CHEMICALS 400: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN | 82 | 441 |
| INDUSTRY LIST, WITH CODES | 83 | 2 |
| INDEX OF COMPANIES WITHIN INDUSTRY GROUPS | 85 | 11 |
| ALPHABETICAL INDEX | 96 | 4 |
| INDEX OF U.S. HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY STATE | 100 | 3 |
| INDEX OF NON-U.S. HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY COUNTRY | 103 | 3 |
| Individual Profiles On Each Of THE CHEMICALS 400 | 106 | 417 |
| ADDITIONAL INDEXES | 523 | 24 |
| INDEX OF FIRMS NOTED AS HOT SPOTS FOR ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN &MINORITIES | 524 | 2 |
| INDEX OF SUBSIDIARIES, BRAND NAMES AND AFFILIATIONS | 526 | 21 |
| A Short Chemicals, Coatings &Plastics Industry Glossary | 547 | 21 |
