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Forget Google: 5 Top Stocks With Earnings Thursday
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Tech titan Google (GOOGL) will make headlines with its quarterly earnings after the close on Thursday. But Google's growth is sluggish and the stock is lackluster. Check out these five stocks with better performance than the search giant, including...
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Final Glance: Chemicals companies
AP - 2 hrs 22 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top chemicals companies were up at the close of trading:
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Notable earnings before Thursday’s open
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Will Lower Oil Prices Dent LyondellBasell's (LYB) Earnings? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 22, 1:20PM CDT
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) is set to release its first-quarter 2015 results ahead of the bell on Apr 24.
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Research and Markets: North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market 2015-2019 with Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical Co., Lion Chemical Capital & Lanxess AG Dominating
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 12:59PM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q9ptmc/north_american) has announced the addition of the "North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer market by Application (automotive, building & construction, plastic modification, tires & tubes, wire & cables, lubricant additive, and others) & Country - Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering.
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Midday Glance: Chemicals companies
AP - Wed Apr 22, 12:39PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top chemicals companies are up at 1 p.m.:
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Global Chlorine (EDC/PVC, C1/C2 Aromatics, Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemiclas, Chlorinated Intermediaries, Isocyanates, Propylene Oxide, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Others) Market Report 2015-2019
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 11:06AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ndxzhj/global_chlorine) has announced the addition of the "Global Chlorine Market by Application (EDC/PVC, C1/C2 Aromatics, Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemiclas, Chlorinated Intermediaries, Isocyanates, Propylene Oxide, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Others), by Geography - Analysis and Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The global chlorine market is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.9% between 2014 and 2019. Asia-Pacific holds the largest share of the global chlorine market, while North America is estimated to register the highest CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period. In this report, the global chlorine market has been classified on the basis of application and geography. The application segment is divided into ethylene dichloride (EDC)/polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production, chlorinated intermediaries production, isocyanates, organic & inorganic chemicals, pulp & paper, and water treatment. Based on geography, the global chlorine market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. Increasing adoption of chlorine in developing countries, such as China and Japan, is fuelling the growth of the chlorine market in the Asia-Pacific region. The growth in demand will be driven by vinyls chain (EDC/PVC). The global chlorine market is a competitive market with a number of market players. As of 2014, the global chlorine market was dominated by The Dow Chemical Company, followed by Oxy and Olin. Partnerships, agreements, and joint ventures are the key strategies adopted by most of the market players to achieve growth in the chlorine market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Chlorine Market, By Application 6 Chlorine Market, By Region 7 Chlorine Market: Competitive Landscape 8 Chlorine Market, By Company - Hanwha Chemical Corporation - Ineos Group Limited - Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) - Olin Corporation - PPG Industries - Tata Chemicals Limited - The DOW Chemical Company - Tosoh Corporation - Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nd...l_chlorine
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North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market 2015-2019 with Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical Co, Lion Chemical Capital & Lanxess AG Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 10:06AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tl2gqk/north_american) has announced the addition of the "North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer market by Application (automotive, building & construction, plastic modification, tires & tubes, wire & cables, lubricant additive, and others) & Country - Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The market value of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer was estimated to be $1,238.7 million in 2013 and is projected to register a CAGR of about 5.7% from 2014 to 2019. The data mentioned in the report are based on the North American demand for the Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. The total market for North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer has been analyzed which gives an idea about the current proceedings in the industry at the commercial level. The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer raw materials, manufacturers, and end users. The value chain describes the key contributors to the materials market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players which are contributing to the North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer industry. The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers such as increasing growth in the automotive industry, strong demand in North America and increasing demand for modified elastomers; and inhibitors such as growing competition from substitutes in the building & construction industry and growing environmental concerns in North America. The economic slowdown in North America and the U.S. also affected the economy of other developed countries that are of key importance for the commercial success of new materials and its end-user market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market, By Application 6 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market, By Country 7 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market: Competitive Landscape 8 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market, By Company - DOW Chemical Co. - Exxonmobil Corp. - Lanxess AG Inc. - Lion Copolymer Geismar Llc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tl...h_american
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Early Glance: Chemicals companies
AP - Wed Apr 22, 9:25AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top chemicals companies are down at 10 a.m.:
DD: 71.44 (+0.75), DOW: 50.02 (+0.37)
Global Bioplastic Packaging Material Market 2015-2019 - Bio-PET, PLA and PLA Blends, Starch Blends, Bio-PE, and Others
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 3:24AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r6blrq/global_bioplastic) has announced the addition of the "Global Bioplastic Packaging Material Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Global Bioplastic Packaging Materials market to grow at a CAGR of 23.75% over the period 2014-2019 A major trend being observed in the market is increased demand for bioplastic packaging from developing countries, especially those in the APAC region and Latin America. According to the report, the demand for bioplastics is expected to surge during the forecast period because of an increased need for eco-friendly packaging. Increased awareness of the benefits of bioplastic packaging among end-users is propelling the growth of the market. Further, the report states that high cost of production to produce bioplastic materials is a major restraint for the market vendors. Widening of the demand-supply gap in the last few years has led to a substantial increase in the cost of raw materials. Based on application, the Global Bioplastic Packaging Materials market can be classified into two segments: Flexible and Rigid Packaging. On the basis of product type, the Global Bioplastic Packaging Materials market can be categorized into five segments: Bio-PET, PLA and PLA Blends, Starch Blends, Bio-PE, and Others. The Others segment includes durable starch blends, bio-PC, bio-PTE, bio-PUR, bio-PA, PPT, and other cellulose-based products. Key Vendors - Arkema - BASF - Braskem - NatureWorks - Novamont Other Prominent Vendors - Acetati - Albis Plastics - Bayer MaterialScience - Biome Bioplastics - Biopearls - BIOTEC - Cardia Bioplastics (Biograde) - Corbion - DaniMer Scientific - Dow Chemical Company - Eastman Chemical Company - FKuR Kunststoff - Grace Biotech - IFS chemicals - Innovia Films - IRE Chemicals - Meredian Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Application - Market Segmentation by Product Type - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r6...bioplastic
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Ink Additives Market, by Type, by Process, by Application - Global Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 3:08AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5kzm8z/ink_additives) has announced the addition of the Ink Additives Market, by Type, by Process, by Application - Global Forecasts to 2019 report to their offering. Ink Additives Market, by Type (Rheology Modifier, Slip/Rub Material, Defoamers, Dispersants), by Process (Flexographic, Lithographic, Gravure, Digital), by Application (Flexible Packaging, Publication, Corrugated, Promotion) - Global Forecasts to 2019 This report covers the global ink additives market and further segments the market on the basis of type, process, application, and region. The market data for these types is given with respect to volume (kilotons) and value ($million). The global market value of ink additives was estimated to be about $629.02 million in 2013 and is projected to grow at a CAGR 5.78% between 2014 and 2019. The data mentioned in the report are based on the global demand for ink additives. The ink additives market has been analyzed based on the Porter's five forces model. This gives an idea about the current proceedings in the industry at commercial level. The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to the technology providers, ink additive producers, printing ink manufacturers, and end-user industries. The value chain describes the key contributors to the ink additives market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players which are contributing to the global ink additives industry. The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers such as government regulatory support, public awareness, application growth for ink additives in Asia-Pacific especially in China and India where there is robust growth in the food and beverage packaging followed by graphics market and online retail industry. The economic slowdown in Europe and U.S. also affected the economy of other developed countries and the price volatility of the printing inks in the past made the market more strained for the printing ink applications. The global ink additives market is also classified based on different applications. The important applications include flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated cardboard, promotion, and others. The corrugated cardboard and flexible packaging applications are expected to show moderate growth in the future due to the advancements in the trend of online shopping. The key companies in this market are Alatana AG (Germany), Air products (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), Evonik TEGO (Germany), Elementis PLC (U.K.), Huntsman Corporation (U.S.), Lawter (U.S.) , Munzing Corporation (Germany), Shamrock Technologies (U.S.), and The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.). These companies are consistently focusing on expanding their production capacity to achieve a competitive advantage and thereby serving the customers more effectively. New product development and acquisitions were the most preferred strategies by the top players in 2013 that were driving the demand of ink additives. Their strategy to capture the untapped market in developing economies includes expansion, partnership and investments. The Asia-Pacific region emerged to be the driving factor for this market, contributing for about 45% of the global demand in terms of market share in 2013. China is the leading country in the consumption of ink additives, due to the increased demand of the printing inks from the packaging industry. The important emerging economies such as Brazil, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and others are further lined up for a brighter future in this market. The report also presents a competitive landscape covering different strategies and developments such as mergers & acquisitions, investments & expansions, new product launches, partnerships, agreements & collaborations undertaken by the leading ink additive companies in the past few years. Furthermore, different ink additives market participants are also profiled in the report. Scope of the report The report segments the global ink additives market as: The global ink additives market has been covered in detail in this report. In order to provide an all-round picture, the current market demand and forecasts have also been included. On the basis of chemistry type: - Slip & Rub Additive - Defoamers - Plasticizers - Others (dispersants, wetting agents and driers) On the basis of process: - Lithographic - Flexographic - Gravure - Digital and others On the basis of application: - Flexible packaging - Corrugated cardboard - Publication - Promotion - Others On the basis of region: - North America - Europe - Asia-Pacific - RoW Executive Summary: The ink additives market is estimated to reach around 232.59 kilotons by volume by 2019, signifying a firm CAGR of around 4.75% between 2014 and 2019. The global ink additives market, along with its applications, showed a moderate growth in the past few years and is estimated to continue in the coming years. An increase in the demand in flexible packaging, corrugated cardboard, promotion, and other applications will be the key influencing factors for the global ink additives market. The demand for online shopping is increasing in the emerging countries and lables, plastic bags and invoice are used for packaging which eventually drive the printing ink market. Currently, the Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of ink additives and is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR. The countries such as China, Japan, and India is expected to lead the Asia-Pacific ink additives market, with China having the largest share in the regional volumetric consumption of ink additives. The market volume of ink additives is comparatively low in the RoW region, but the estimated growth for the region is second highest after Asia-Pacific. The steady rise of digital media has shrunk the print media market by which many players have shifted at least half of their marketing spending from traditional to digital advertising over the last few years. More than 25% of the total ink additives demand was for the flexible packaging application in 2013. The North America and the Europe regions are the most active markets in terms of strategic initiatives, owing to their market demands. The corrugated cardboard application has led the rapid growth in the ink additives market. The significant ink additives manufacturers are Alatana AG (Germany), Air products (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), Evonik TEGO (Germany), Elementis PLC (U.K.), Huntsman Corporation (U.S.), Lawter (U.S.) , Munzing Corporation (Germany), Shamrock Technologies (U.S.), and The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.). Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 1.1 Objectives of the Study 1.2 Markets Covered 1.3 Stakeholders 1.4 Market Scope 2 Research Methodology 2.1 Description of the Ink Additives Demand Model 2.2 Market Size Estimation 2.3 Market Crackdown & Data Triangulation 2.4 Market Share Estimation 2.4.1 Key Data Taken From Secondary Sources 2.4.2 Key Data From Primary Sources 2.4.2.1 Key Industry Insights 2.4.3 Assumptions 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in Ink Additives Market 4.2 Ink Additives Market - Major Applications 4.3 Ink Additives Market in the Asia-Pacific Region 4.4 Asia-Pacific Commands About Half of the Market Share 4.5 Ink Additives Market: By Technology 4.6 Ink Additives Market: By Application, By Value (2019) 4.7 Ink Additive Market, Developed vs. Developing Nations, 2014 Vs.2019 4.8 Ink Additives Market: Growing Demand From Asia-Pacific 4.9 Life Cycle Analysis, By Region 5 Market Overview 5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 Additives in Ink Formulation 5.1.2 Market Segmentation: By Type 5.1.2.1 Slip and Rub Materials 5.1.2.2 Deformer 5.1.2.3 Plasticizers 5.1.2.4 Others 5.1.3 Market Segmentation: By Process 5.1.4 Market Segmentation: By End Use 5.1.5 Market Segmentation: By Technology 5.2 Market Dynamics 5.2.1 Drivers 5.2.1.1 Development of Multipurpose Additive 5.2.1.2 Growing Demand for Printing Inks Due to Packaging Industry 5.2.1.3 Rising Demand for Biodegradable and Renewable Products 5.2.2 Restraints 5.2.2.1 Changing Regulatory Environment 5.2.2.2 Shifting Market From Print to Digital Media 5.2.2.3 Need for Labeling of Printing Inks 5.2.3 Opportunities 5.2.3.1 Potential for Green Products 5.2.3.2 Rising Demand From Asian Countries Esp. India and China 5.2.3.3 Flexible Packaging and Graphic Art Market - Attractive Prospects for Ink Additives 5.2.3.4 Strong Growth in Ink-Jet Segment 5.2.4 Challenges: 5.2.4.1 Unstable Prices and Supply of Raw-Material 6 Industry Trends 6.1 Value Chain Analysis 6.2 Pricing and Cost Analysis 6.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis 6.3.1 Threat of New Entrants 6.3.2 Threat of Substitutes 6.3.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers 6.3.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 6.3.5 Degree of Competition 7 Ink Additives Market, By Type 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Slip and Rub Materials 7.3 Defoamers 7.4 Plasticizers 7.5 Others 8 Ink Additives Market, By Process 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Lithography 8.3 Flexography 8.4 Gravure 8.5 Digital and Others 9 Ink Additives Market, By End Use 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Flexible Packaging 9.3 Corrugated Cardboard & Folding Carton 9.4 Publication 9.5 Promotion 9.6 Others 10 Ink Additives Market, By Technology 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Water Based Inks 10.3 Solvent Based Inks 10.4 Others 11 Geographic Analysis 11.1 Introduction 11.2 North America 11.2.1 U.S. 11.2.2 Canada 11.2.3 Mexico 11.3 Europe 11.3.1 France. 11.3.2 Germany 11.3.3 Italy 11.3.4 Others 11.4 Asia-Pacific 11.4.1 China 11.4.2 Japan 11.4.3 India 11.4.4 Others 11.5 ROW 11.5.1 Brazil 11.5.2 Russia 11.5.3 Others 12 Competitive Landscape 12.1 Overview 12.2 Battle for Market Share: New Product Development Was the Key Strategy (2005-2014) 12.3 Market Share Analysis, Ink Additives Market 12.4 Investment & Expansion 12.5 Mergers & Acquisitions 12.6 New Product Launches 12.7 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations & Joint Ventures 13 Company Profiles 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Air Products 13.2.1 Business Overview 13.2.2 Products & Their Applications 13.2.3 Key Strategy 13.2.4 Recent Developments 13.2.5 SWOT Analysis 13.2.6 MNM View 13.3 Altana AG 13.3.1 Business Overview 13.3.2 Products & Their Applications 13.3.3 Key Strategy 13.3.4 Recent Developments 13.3.5 SWOT Analysis 13.3.6 MNM View 13.4 BASF SE 13.4.1 Business Overview 13.4.2 Products & Their Applications 13.4.3 Key Strategy 13.4.4 Recent Developments 13.4.5 SWOT Analysis 13.5 Dow Corning Corporation 13.5.1 Business Overview 13.5.2 Products & Their Applications 13.5.3 Key Strategy 13.5.4 SWOT Analysis 13.5.5 MNM View 13.6 Elementis PLC 13.6.1 Business Overview 13.6.2 Products & Their Applications 13.6.3 Key Strategy 13.6.4 Recent Developments 13.6.5 SWOT Analysis 13.6.6 MNM View 13.7 Evonik Industries 13.7.1 Business Overview 13.7.2 Products & Their Applications 13.7.3 Key Strategy 13.7.4 Recent Developments 13.7.5 SWOT Analysis 13.7.6 MNM View 13.8 Huntsman Corporation 13.8.1 Business Overview 13.8.2 Products & Their Applications 13.8.3 Key Strategy 13.8.4 Recent Developments 13.8.5 SWOT Analysis 13.9 Lawter B.V. 13.9.1 Business Overview 13.9.2 Products & Their Applications 13.9.3 SWOT Analysis 13.9.4 MNM View 13.1 Shamrock Technologies 13.10.1 Business Overview 13.10.2 Products & Their Applications 13.10.3 SWOT Analysis 13.10.4 MNM View 13.11 Munzing Corporation 13.11.1 Business Overview 13.11.2 Products & Their Applications 13.11.3 Key Strategy 13.11.4 Recent Developments 13.11.5 SWOT Analysis 13.11.6 MNM View List of Tables (82 Tables) Table 1 Inkjet Print Technology 2011 vs. 2021 Table 2 Growing Demand From Packaging Industry Are Propelling the Growth of Printing Inks Market Table 3 Environmental Regulations to Reduce VOCS Are Restraining the Growth of Ink Additive Market Table 4 Top 10 Economies By GDP in PPP Terms: 2010 & 2020 Table 5 Strong Growth in Ink-Jet Market is Paving New Growth Avenues for Players in Printing Inks Additive Market Table 6 Unstable Supply and Rising Crude Oil Prices Are Constraining the Growth of Printing Inks Additive Market Table 7 Ink Additive Market Size in Slip/Rub Materials, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 8 Ink Additive Market Size in Slip/Rub Materials, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 9 Ink Additive Market Size in Defamers, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 10 Ink Additive Market Size in Defamers, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 11 Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2019 (Tons ) Table 12 Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2019 ($Million) Table 13 Ink Additive Market Size in Lithographic Process, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 14 Ink Additive Market Size in Lithographic Process, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 15 Ink Additive Market Size in Iflexographic Process, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 16 Ink Additive Market Size in Flexographic Process, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 17 Ink Additive Market Size in Gravure Processes, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 18 Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 19 Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 20 Ink Additive Market Size in Flexible Packaging Application, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 21 Ink Additive Market Size in Flexible Packaging Application, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 22 Ink Additive Market Size in Publication Application, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 23 Ink Additive Market Size in Publication Application, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 24 Ink Additive Market Size in Corrugated Cardboard Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 25 Ink Additive Market Size in Corrugated Cardboard Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 26 Ink Additive Market Size in Promotion Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 27 Ink Additive Market Size in Promotion Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 28 Ink Additive Market Size in Other Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 29 Ink Additive Market Size in Other Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 30 Ink Additive Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 31 Ink Additive Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 32 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 33 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 34 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 35 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 36 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Process, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 37 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Process, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 38 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 39 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 40 U.S.: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 41 Canada: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 42 Mexico: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 43 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 44 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 45 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 46 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 47 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Process, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 48 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Process, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 49 Europe: Ink Additive Market, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 50 Europe: Ink Additive Market, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 51 U.K.: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 52 Spain: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 53 France: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 54 Others: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 55 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 56 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 57 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 58 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 59 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 60 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 61 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 62 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 63 China: Ink Additive Market Size Size, By Volume & By Value Table 64 India: Ink Additive Market Size Size, By Volume & By Value Table 65 Japan: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 66 Others: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 67 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 68 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 69 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 70 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 71 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 72 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 73 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 74 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 75 Brazil: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 76 Russia: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 77 Others: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 78 Ink Additive Market Size in Other Processes, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 79 Investment & Expansion, 2010-2014 Table 80 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2010-2014 Table 81 New Product Launches, 2010-2014 Table 82 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations & Joint Ventures, 2010-2014 List of Figures (46 Figures) Figure 1 Ink Additive Market Segmentation Figure 2 Research Methodology Figure 3 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach Figure 4 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach Figure 5 Ink Additive Market Snapshot (2013 vs. 2019) Figure 6 Ink Additive Market, By Application , 2013 Figure 7 Ink Additive Market Share, By Region, 2013 Figure 8 Attractive Market Opportunities in Ink Additive Market Figure 9 Flexible Packaging Capture the Major Share in the Emerging North American Market Figure 10 Asia-Pacific is Growing With the Highest CAGR for the Next Five Years Figure 11 Asia-Pacific Dominates All the Existing Applications in the Market Figure 12 Top 5 Major Countries Are Leading the Ink Additive Market Figure 13 Moderate Growth Rate for the Next Five Years Figure 14 ROW Market to Soon Enter an Significant Growth Phase in the Coming Years Figure 15 Invention & Adoption of Ink Additive Figure 16 Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges in the Ink Additive Industry Figure 17 Value Chain Analysis: Ink Additive Figure 18 Price Analysis: Ink Additive Figure 19 Porter's Five Forces Analysis Figure 20 Ink Additive Slip/Rub Materials Will Continue to Grow at A High CAGR in the Next Five Years Figure 21 Ink Additive Water Borne Technology Will Continue to Grow at A CAGR of 10.12% Between 2014 & 2019 Figure 22 Ink Additive Application Market Revenue & Growth for the Next Five Years Figure 23 Asia-Pacific & ROW - High Growth for Key Application Market Figure 24 Geographic Snapshot (2013) Figure 25 North America Market Snapshot: Demand Will Be Driven By Packaging Industry Figure 26 Asia-Pacific Market Snapshot Figure 27 Asia-Pacific Additive Sales 2013-2018China the Driving Force Behind Rapid Expansion in Additive Sales Figure 28 Companies Adopted Product Innovation as the Key Growth Strategy Over the Last Ten Years Figure 29 Ink Additive Market Share, By Key Players, 2013 Figure 30 Regional Mix of Top Market Players Figure 31 Air Products : Business Overview Figure 32 SWOT Analysis Figure 33 Altana AG Industries Ltd.: Business Overview Figure 34 SWOT Analysis Figure 35 Elementis PLC : Business Overview Figure 36 SWOT Analysis Figure 37 Evonik Tego : Business Overview Figure 38 SWOT Analysis Figure 39 Huntsman Corporation AG: Business Overview Figure 40 SWOT Analysis Figure 41 Lawter: Business Overview Figure 42 SWOT Analysis Figure 43 Munzing Corporation: Business Overview Figure 44 SWOT Analysis Figure 45 Shamrock Corporation Figure 46 SWOT Analysis Companies Mentioned: - Air Products - Altana AG - BASF SE - Dow Corning Corporation - Elementis PLC - Evonik Industries - Huntsman Corporation - Lawter B.V. - Munzing Corporation - Shamrock Technologies For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5k..._additives About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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Will Sigma-Aldrich (SIAL) Miss Earnings Estimates in Q1? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 21, 1:52PM CDT
Sigma-Aldrich (SIAL) is expected to release its first-quarter 2015 results before market opens on Apr 23.
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Dow Chemical (DOW) Preview: Will its Earnings Beat Again? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 21, 1:46PM CDT
Dow Chemical (DOW) is set to release its first-quarter 2015 results ahead of the bell on Apr 23.
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Is Nucor (NUE) Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates in Q1? - Analyst Blog
Poulomi Chakraborty - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 21, 12:55PM CDT
Nucor (NUE) is set to release its first-quarter 2015 results before the open on Apr 23.
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DuPont's Q1 Earnings Top, Sees Bigger Currency Hit in FY15 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 21, 11:46AM CDT
DuPont's (DD) earnings for the first quarter beat expectations but its sales missed on negative currency impact.
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Dow Honored for Five Breakthrough Innovations at 2015 Edison Awards
Business Wire - Tue Apr 21, 9:00AM CDT
Five very different yet equally impactful products from The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) are being honored at the 2015 Edison Awards, an annual event recognizing products and people that deliver "game changing" innovations to their respective fields.
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Lincoln Equities Group (LEG) Receives Approval to Develop 265-Acre Industrial Park in Piscataway, NJ
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 20, 12:33PM CDT
Lincoln Equities Group LLC (LEG) has received Preliminary Site Plan approval from the Piscataway Planning Board to develop 2.4 million square feet of industrial space on 265 acres. The build-to-suit industrial subdivision, known as the Lincoln Industrial Park, is located on a former Dow Chemical brownfield site at 171 River Road. The master plan for the redevelopment project includes the construction of up to eight buildings, as well as new roads, infrastructure and landscaping.
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Forget Google: 5 Top Stocks With Earnings Thursday
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Final Glance: Chemicals companies
AP - 2 hrs 22 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top chemicals companies were up at the close of trading:
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Notable earnings before Thursday’s open
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Will Lower Oil Prices Dent LyondellBasell's (LYB) Earnings? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 22, 1:20PM CDT
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) is set to release its first-quarter 2015 results ahead of the bell on Apr 24.
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Research and Markets: North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market 2015-2019 with Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical Co., Lion Chemical Capital & Lanxess AG Dominating
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 12:59PM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q9ptmc/north_american) has announced the addition of the "North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer market by Application (automotive, building & construction, plastic modification, tires & tubes, wire & cables, lubricant additive, and others) & Country - Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering.
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Midday Glance: Chemicals companies
AP - Wed Apr 22, 12:39PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top chemicals companies are up at 1 p.m.:
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Global Chlorine (EDC/PVC, C1/C2 Aromatics, Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemiclas, Chlorinated Intermediaries, Isocyanates, Propylene Oxide, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Others) Market Report 2015-2019
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 11:06AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ndxzhj/global_chlorine) has announced the addition of the "Global Chlorine Market by Application (EDC/PVC, C1/C2 Aromatics, Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemiclas, Chlorinated Intermediaries, Isocyanates, Propylene Oxide, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Others), by Geography - Analysis and Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The global chlorine market is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.9% between 2014 and 2019. Asia-Pacific holds the largest share of the global chlorine market, while North America is estimated to register the highest CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period. In this report, the global chlorine market has been classified on the basis of application and geography. The application segment is divided into ethylene dichloride (EDC)/polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production, chlorinated intermediaries production, isocyanates, organic & inorganic chemicals, pulp & paper, and water treatment. Based on geography, the global chlorine market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. Increasing adoption of chlorine in developing countries, such as China and Japan, is fuelling the growth of the chlorine market in the Asia-Pacific region. The growth in demand will be driven by vinyls chain (EDC/PVC). The global chlorine market is a competitive market with a number of market players. As of 2014, the global chlorine market was dominated by The Dow Chemical Company, followed by Oxy and Olin. Partnerships, agreements, and joint ventures are the key strategies adopted by most of the market players to achieve growth in the chlorine market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Chlorine Market, By Application 6 Chlorine Market, By Region 7 Chlorine Market: Competitive Landscape 8 Chlorine Market, By Company - Hanwha Chemical Corporation - Ineos Group Limited - Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) - Olin Corporation - PPG Industries - Tata Chemicals Limited - The DOW Chemical Company - Tosoh Corporation - Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nd...l_chlorine
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North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market 2015-2019 with Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical Co, Lion Chemical Capital & Lanxess AG Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 10:06AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tl2gqk/north_american) has announced the addition of the "North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer market by Application (automotive, building & construction, plastic modification, tires & tubes, wire & cables, lubricant additive, and others) & Country - Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The market value of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer was estimated to be $1,238.7 million in 2013 and is projected to register a CAGR of about 5.7% from 2014 to 2019. The data mentioned in the report are based on the North American demand for the Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. The total market for North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer has been analyzed which gives an idea about the current proceedings in the industry at the commercial level. The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer raw materials, manufacturers, and end users. The value chain describes the key contributors to the materials market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players which are contributing to the North American Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer industry. The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers such as increasing growth in the automotive industry, strong demand in North America and increasing demand for modified elastomers; and inhibitors such as growing competition from substitutes in the building & construction industry and growing environmental concerns in North America. The economic slowdown in North America and the U.S. also affected the economy of other developed countries that are of key importance for the commercial success of new materials and its end-user market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market, By Application 6 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market, By Country 7 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market: Competitive Landscape 8 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Market, By Company - DOW Chemical Co. - Exxonmobil Corp. - Lanxess AG Inc. - Lion Copolymer Geismar Llc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tl...h_american
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Early Glance: Chemicals companies
AP - Wed Apr 22, 9:25AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top chemicals companies are down at 10 a.m.:
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Global Bioplastic Packaging Material Market 2015-2019 - Bio-PET, PLA and PLA Blends, Starch Blends, Bio-PE, and Others
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 3:24AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r6blrq/global_bioplastic) has announced the addition of the "Global Bioplastic Packaging Material Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Global Bioplastic Packaging Materials market to grow at a CAGR of 23.75% over the period 2014-2019 A major trend being observed in the market is increased demand for bioplastic packaging from developing countries, especially those in the APAC region and Latin America. According to the report, the demand for bioplastics is expected to surge during the forecast period because of an increased need for eco-friendly packaging. Increased awareness of the benefits of bioplastic packaging among end-users is propelling the growth of the market. Further, the report states that high cost of production to produce bioplastic materials is a major restraint for the market vendors. Widening of the demand-supply gap in the last few years has led to a substantial increase in the cost of raw materials. Based on application, the Global Bioplastic Packaging Materials market can be classified into two segments: Flexible and Rigid Packaging. On the basis of product type, the Global Bioplastic Packaging Materials market can be categorized into five segments: Bio-PET, PLA and PLA Blends, Starch Blends, Bio-PE, and Others. The Others segment includes durable starch blends, bio-PC, bio-PTE, bio-PUR, bio-PA, PPT, and other cellulose-based products. Key Vendors - Arkema - BASF - Braskem - NatureWorks - Novamont Other Prominent Vendors - Acetati - Albis Plastics - Bayer MaterialScience - Biome Bioplastics - Biopearls - BIOTEC - Cardia Bioplastics (Biograde) - Corbion - DaniMer Scientific - Dow Chemical Company - Eastman Chemical Company - FKuR Kunststoff - Grace Biotech - IFS chemicals - Innovia Films - IRE Chemicals - Meredian Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Application - Market Segmentation by Product Type - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r6...bioplastic
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Ink Additives Market, by Type, by Process, by Application - Global Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 3:08AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5kzm8z/ink_additives) has announced the addition of the Ink Additives Market, by Type, by Process, by Application - Global Forecasts to 2019 report to their offering. Ink Additives Market, by Type (Rheology Modifier, Slip/Rub Material, Defoamers, Dispersants), by Process (Flexographic, Lithographic, Gravure, Digital), by Application (Flexible Packaging, Publication, Corrugated, Promotion) - Global Forecasts to 2019 This report covers the global ink additives market and further segments the market on the basis of type, process, application, and region. The market data for these types is given with respect to volume (kilotons) and value ($million). The global market value of ink additives was estimated to be about $629.02 million in 2013 and is projected to grow at a CAGR 5.78% between 2014 and 2019. The data mentioned in the report are based on the global demand for ink additives. The ink additives market has been analyzed based on the Porter's five forces model. This gives an idea about the current proceedings in the industry at commercial level. The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to the technology providers, ink additive producers, printing ink manufacturers, and end-user industries. The value chain describes the key contributors to the ink additives market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players which are contributing to the global ink additives industry. The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers such as government regulatory support, public awareness, application growth for ink additives in Asia-Pacific especially in China and India where there is robust growth in the food and beverage packaging followed by graphics market and online retail industry. The economic slowdown in Europe and U.S. also affected the economy of other developed countries and the price volatility of the printing inks in the past made the market more strained for the printing ink applications. The global ink additives market is also classified based on different applications. The important applications include flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated cardboard, promotion, and others. The corrugated cardboard and flexible packaging applications are expected to show moderate growth in the future due to the advancements in the trend of online shopping. The key companies in this market are Alatana AG (Germany), Air products (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), Evonik TEGO (Germany), Elementis PLC (U.K.), Huntsman Corporation (U.S.), Lawter (U.S.) , Munzing Corporation (Germany), Shamrock Technologies (U.S.), and The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.). These companies are consistently focusing on expanding their production capacity to achieve a competitive advantage and thereby serving the customers more effectively. New product development and acquisitions were the most preferred strategies by the top players in 2013 that were driving the demand of ink additives. Their strategy to capture the untapped market in developing economies includes expansion, partnership and investments. The Asia-Pacific region emerged to be the driving factor for this market, contributing for about 45% of the global demand in terms of market share in 2013. China is the leading country in the consumption of ink additives, due to the increased demand of the printing inks from the packaging industry. The important emerging economies such as Brazil, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and others are further lined up for a brighter future in this market. The report also presents a competitive landscape covering different strategies and developments such as mergers & acquisitions, investments & expansions, new product launches, partnerships, agreements & collaborations undertaken by the leading ink additive companies in the past few years. Furthermore, different ink additives market participants are also profiled in the report. Scope of the report The report segments the global ink additives market as: The global ink additives market has been covered in detail in this report. In order to provide an all-round picture, the current market demand and forecasts have also been included. On the basis of chemistry type: - Slip & Rub Additive - Defoamers - Plasticizers - Others (dispersants, wetting agents and driers) On the basis of process: - Lithographic - Flexographic - Gravure - Digital and others On the basis of application: - Flexible packaging - Corrugated cardboard - Publication - Promotion - Others On the basis of region: - North America - Europe - Asia-Pacific - RoW Executive Summary: The ink additives market is estimated to reach around 232.59 kilotons by volume by 2019, signifying a firm CAGR of around 4.75% between 2014 and 2019. The global ink additives market, along with its applications, showed a moderate growth in the past few years and is estimated to continue in the coming years. An increase in the demand in flexible packaging, corrugated cardboard, promotion, and other applications will be the key influencing factors for the global ink additives market. The demand for online shopping is increasing in the emerging countries and lables, plastic bags and invoice are used for packaging which eventually drive the printing ink market. Currently, the Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of ink additives and is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR. The countries such as China, Japan, and India is expected to lead the Asia-Pacific ink additives market, with China having the largest share in the regional volumetric consumption of ink additives. The market volume of ink additives is comparatively low in the RoW region, but the estimated growth for the region is second highest after Asia-Pacific. The steady rise of digital media has shrunk the print media market by which many players have shifted at least half of their marketing spending from traditional to digital advertising over the last few years. More than 25% of the total ink additives demand was for the flexible packaging application in 2013. The North America and the Europe regions are the most active markets in terms of strategic initiatives, owing to their market demands. The corrugated cardboard application has led the rapid growth in the ink additives market. The significant ink additives manufacturers are Alatana AG (Germany), Air products (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), Evonik TEGO (Germany), Elementis PLC (U.K.), Huntsman Corporation (U.S.), Lawter (U.S.) , Munzing Corporation (Germany), Shamrock Technologies (U.S.), and The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.). Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 1.1 Objectives of the Study 1.2 Markets Covered 1.3 Stakeholders 1.4 Market Scope 2 Research Methodology 2.1 Description of the Ink Additives Demand Model 2.2 Market Size Estimation 2.3 Market Crackdown & Data Triangulation 2.4 Market Share Estimation 2.4.1 Key Data Taken From Secondary Sources 2.4.2 Key Data From Primary Sources 2.4.2.1 Key Industry Insights 2.4.3 Assumptions 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in Ink Additives Market 4.2 Ink Additives Market - Major Applications 4.3 Ink Additives Market in the Asia-Pacific Region 4.4 Asia-Pacific Commands About Half of the Market Share 4.5 Ink Additives Market: By Technology 4.6 Ink Additives Market: By Application, By Value (2019) 4.7 Ink Additive Market, Developed vs. Developing Nations, 2014 Vs.2019 4.8 Ink Additives Market: Growing Demand From Asia-Pacific 4.9 Life Cycle Analysis, By Region 5 Market Overview 5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 Additives in Ink Formulation 5.1.2 Market Segmentation: By Type 5.1.2.1 Slip and Rub Materials 5.1.2.2 Deformer 5.1.2.3 Plasticizers 5.1.2.4 Others 5.1.3 Market Segmentation: By Process 5.1.4 Market Segmentation: By End Use 5.1.5 Market Segmentation: By Technology 5.2 Market Dynamics 5.2.1 Drivers 5.2.1.1 Development of Multipurpose Additive 5.2.1.2 Growing Demand for Printing Inks Due to Packaging Industry 5.2.1.3 Rising Demand for Biodegradable and Renewable Products 5.2.2 Restraints 5.2.2.1 Changing Regulatory Environment 5.2.2.2 Shifting Market From Print to Digital Media 5.2.2.3 Need for Labeling of Printing Inks 5.2.3 Opportunities 5.2.3.1 Potential for Green Products 5.2.3.2 Rising Demand From Asian Countries Esp. India and China 5.2.3.3 Flexible Packaging and Graphic Art Market - Attractive Prospects for Ink Additives 5.2.3.4 Strong Growth in Ink-Jet Segment 5.2.4 Challenges: 5.2.4.1 Unstable Prices and Supply of Raw-Material 6 Industry Trends 6.1 Value Chain Analysis 6.2 Pricing and Cost Analysis 6.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis 6.3.1 Threat of New Entrants 6.3.2 Threat of Substitutes 6.3.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers 6.3.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 6.3.5 Degree of Competition 7 Ink Additives Market, By Type 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Slip and Rub Materials 7.3 Defoamers 7.4 Plasticizers 7.5 Others 8 Ink Additives Market, By Process 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Lithography 8.3 Flexography 8.4 Gravure 8.5 Digital and Others 9 Ink Additives Market, By End Use 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Flexible Packaging 9.3 Corrugated Cardboard & Folding Carton 9.4 Publication 9.5 Promotion 9.6 Others 10 Ink Additives Market, By Technology 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Water Based Inks 10.3 Solvent Based Inks 10.4 Others 11 Geographic Analysis 11.1 Introduction 11.2 North America 11.2.1 U.S. 11.2.2 Canada 11.2.3 Mexico 11.3 Europe 11.3.1 France. 11.3.2 Germany 11.3.3 Italy 11.3.4 Others 11.4 Asia-Pacific 11.4.1 China 11.4.2 Japan 11.4.3 India 11.4.4 Others 11.5 ROW 11.5.1 Brazil 11.5.2 Russia 11.5.3 Others 12 Competitive Landscape 12.1 Overview 12.2 Battle for Market Share: New Product Development Was the Key Strategy (2005-2014) 12.3 Market Share Analysis, Ink Additives Market 12.4 Investment & Expansion 12.5 Mergers & Acquisitions 12.6 New Product Launches 12.7 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations & Joint Ventures 13 Company Profiles 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Air Products 13.2.1 Business Overview 13.2.2 Products & Their Applications 13.2.3 Key Strategy 13.2.4 Recent Developments 13.2.5 SWOT Analysis 13.2.6 MNM View 13.3 Altana AG 13.3.1 Business Overview 13.3.2 Products & Their Applications 13.3.3 Key Strategy 13.3.4 Recent Developments 13.3.5 SWOT Analysis 13.3.6 MNM View 13.4 BASF SE 13.4.1 Business Overview 13.4.2 Products & Their Applications 13.4.3 Key Strategy 13.4.4 Recent Developments 13.4.5 SWOT Analysis 13.5 Dow Corning Corporation 13.5.1 Business Overview 13.5.2 Products & Their Applications 13.5.3 Key Strategy 13.5.4 SWOT Analysis 13.5.5 MNM View 13.6 Elementis PLC 13.6.1 Business Overview 13.6.2 Products & Their Applications 13.6.3 Key Strategy 13.6.4 Recent Developments 13.6.5 SWOT Analysis 13.6.6 MNM View 13.7 Evonik Industries 13.7.1 Business Overview 13.7.2 Products & Their Applications 13.7.3 Key Strategy 13.7.4 Recent Developments 13.7.5 SWOT Analysis 13.7.6 MNM View 13.8 Huntsman Corporation 13.8.1 Business Overview 13.8.2 Products & Their Applications 13.8.3 Key Strategy 13.8.4 Recent Developments 13.8.5 SWOT Analysis 13.9 Lawter B.V. 13.9.1 Business Overview 13.9.2 Products & Their Applications 13.9.3 SWOT Analysis 13.9.4 MNM View 13.1 Shamrock Technologies 13.10.1 Business Overview 13.10.2 Products & Their Applications 13.10.3 SWOT Analysis 13.10.4 MNM View 13.11 Munzing Corporation 13.11.1 Business Overview 13.11.2 Products & Their Applications 13.11.3 Key Strategy 13.11.4 Recent Developments 13.11.5 SWOT Analysis 13.11.6 MNM View List of Tables (82 Tables) Table 1 Inkjet Print Technology 2011 vs. 2021 Table 2 Growing Demand From Packaging Industry Are Propelling the Growth of Printing Inks Market Table 3 Environmental Regulations to Reduce VOCS Are Restraining the Growth of Ink Additive Market Table 4 Top 10 Economies By GDP in PPP Terms: 2010 & 2020 Table 5 Strong Growth in Ink-Jet Market is Paving New Growth Avenues for Players in Printing Inks Additive Market Table 6 Unstable Supply and Rising Crude Oil Prices Are Constraining the Growth of Printing Inks Additive Market Table 7 Ink Additive Market Size in Slip/Rub Materials, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 8 Ink Additive Market Size in Slip/Rub Materials, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 9 Ink Additive Market Size in Defamers, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 10 Ink Additive Market Size in Defamers, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 11 Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2019 (Tons ) Table 12 Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2019 ($Million) Table 13 Ink Additive Market Size in Lithographic Process, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 14 Ink Additive Market Size in Lithographic Process, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 15 Ink Additive Market Size in Iflexographic Process, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 16 Ink Additive Market Size in Flexographic Process, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 17 Ink Additive Market Size in Gravure Processes, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 18 Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 19 Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 20 Ink Additive Market Size in Flexible Packaging Application, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 21 Ink Additive Market Size in Flexible Packaging Application, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 22 Ink Additive Market Size in Publication Application, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 23 Ink Additive Market Size in Publication Application, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 24 Ink Additive Market Size in Corrugated Cardboard Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 25 Ink Additive Market Size in Corrugated Cardboard Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 26 Ink Additive Market Size in Promotion Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 27 Ink Additive Market Size in Promotion Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 28 Ink Additive Market Size in Other Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 29 Ink Additive Market Size in Other Applications, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 30 Ink Additive Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 31 Ink Additive Market Size, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 32 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 33 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 34 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 35 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 36 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Process, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 37 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Process, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 38 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 39 North America: Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 40 U.S.: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 41 Canada: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 42 Mexico: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 43 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 44 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 45 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 46 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 47 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Process, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 48 Europe: Ink Additive Market Size, By Process, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 49 Europe: Ink Additive Market, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 50 Europe: Ink Additive Market, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 51 U.K.: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 52 Spain: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 53 France: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 54 Others: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 55 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 56 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 57 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 58 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 59 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 60 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 61 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 62 Asia-Pacific: Ink Additive Market, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 63 China: Ink Additive Market Size Size, By Volume & By Value Table 64 India: Ink Additive Market Size Size, By Volume & By Value Table 65 Japan: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 66 Others: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 67 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 68 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 69 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 70 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 71 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 72 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Technology, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 73 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 (Tons) Table 74 ROW: Ink Additive Market Size, By Application, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 75 Brazil: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 76 Russia: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 77 Others: Ink Additive Market Size, By Volume & By Value Table 78 Ink Additive Market Size in Other Processes, By Region, 2012-2019 ($Million) Table 79 Investment & Expansion, 2010-2014 Table 80 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2010-2014 Table 81 New Product Launches, 2010-2014 Table 82 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations & Joint Ventures, 2010-2014 List of Figures (46 Figures) Figure 1 Ink Additive Market Segmentation Figure 2 Research Methodology Figure 3 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach Figure 4 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach Figure 5 Ink Additive Market Snapshot (2013 vs. 2019) Figure 6 Ink Additive Market, By Application , 2013 Figure 7 Ink Additive Market Share, By Region, 2013 Figure 8 Attractive Market Opportunities in Ink Additive Market Figure 9 Flexible Packaging Capture the Major Share in the Emerging North American Market Figure 10 Asia-Pacific is Growing With the Highest CAGR for the Next Five Years Figure 11 Asia-Pacific Dominates All the Existing Applications in the Market Figure 12 Top 5 Major Countries Are Leading the Ink Additive Market Figure 13 Moderate Growth Rate for the Next Five Years Figure 14 ROW Market to Soon Enter an Significant Growth Phase in the Coming Years Figure 15 Invention & Adoption of Ink Additive Figure 16 Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges in the Ink Additive Industry Figure 17 Value Chain Analysis: Ink Additive Figure 18 Price Analysis: Ink Additive Figure 19 Porter's Five Forces Analysis Figure 20 Ink Additive Slip/Rub Materials Will Continue to Grow at A High CAGR in the Next Five Years Figure 21 Ink Additive Water Borne Technology Will Continue to Grow at A CAGR of 10.12% Between 2014 & 2019 Figure 22 Ink Additive Application Market Revenue & Growth for the Next Five Years Figure 23 Asia-Pacific & ROW - High Growth for Key Application Market Figure 24 Geographic Snapshot (2013) Figure 25 North America Market Snapshot: Demand Will Be Driven By Packaging Industry Figure 26 Asia-Pacific Market Snapshot Figure 27 Asia-Pacific Additive Sales 2013-2018China the Driving Force Behind Rapid Expansion in Additive Sales Figure 28 Companies Adopted Product Innovation as the Key Growth Strategy Over the Last Ten Years Figure 29 Ink Additive Market Share, By Key Players, 2013 Figure 30 Regional Mix of Top Market Players Figure 31 Air Products : Business Overview Figure 32 SWOT Analysis Figure 33 Altana AG Industries Ltd.: Business Overview Figure 34 SWOT Analysis Figure 35 Elementis PLC : Business Overview Figure 36 SWOT Analysis Figure 37 Evonik Tego : Business Overview Figure 38 SWOT Analysis Figure 39 Huntsman Corporation AG: Business Overview Figure 40 SWOT Analysis Figure 41 Lawter: Business Overview Figure 42 SWOT Analysis Figure 43 Munzing Corporation: Business Overview Figure 44 SWOT Analysis Figure 45 Shamrock Corporation Figure 46 SWOT Analysis Companies Mentioned: - Air Products - Altana AG - BASF SE - Dow Corning Corporation - Elementis PLC - Evonik Industries - Huntsman Corporation - Lawter B.V. - Munzing Corporation - Shamrock Technologies For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5k..._additives About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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