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Rheology Modifiers (Organic and Inorganic) Market 2015-2020 by Application (Paints & Coatings, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Adhesives & Sealants, Inks, Pharmaceuticals, HI&I Products, Oil & Gas, and Construction)
M2 - Wed Jul 01, 3:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g3xl4c/rheology) has announced the addition of the "Rheology Modifiers Market by Type (Organic and Inorganic), & Application (Paints & Coatings, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Adhesives & Sealants, Inks, Pharmaceuticals, HI&I Products, Oil & Gas, and Construction) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020" report to their offering. The rheology modifiers market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% in the next five years, to reach $5,600 Million by 2020 Rheology modifiers also known as thickeners or flow control agents are used for modifying the viscosity to meet the desired rheological profiles. There are majorly four kinds of rheology profiles; newtonian, dilatant, pseudoplastic, and thixotropic. Different rheological profiles are required for various applications. Rheology modifiers are formulated based on various chemistries to meet the desired specifications. The report covers the rheology modifiers market and its trends that concern applications such as paints & coatings, cosmetics & personal care, adhesives & sealants, inks, pharmaceuticals, HI&I products, oil & gas, and construction. Paints & coatings comprise the major application of rheology modifiers, followed by cosmetics & personal care and adhesives & sealants. Paints & coatings comprise the largest application in the rheology modifiers market and account for more than one-third share of the said market. The cosmetics & personal care application of rheology modifiers is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 4.0% between 2015 and 2020. The report covers the rheology modifiers market and its trends that concern four regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW. The said market has been analyzed with respect to thirteen major countries which include the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, and Brazil. These countries have been selected based on the existing market penetration of rheology modifiers and their growth potential. Some of the prominent companies in the market include BASF (Germany), Akzo Nobel (The Netherlands), Arkema (France), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Ashland (U.S.), Lubrizol (U.S.), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Croda International Plc (U.K.), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (U.S.), and Elementis Plc (U.K.). These major players account for a significant share of the rheology modifiers market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Global Rheology Modifiers Market, By Type 8 Rheology Modifiers Market, By Application 9 Regional Analysis 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. - Akzo Nobel N.V. - Arkema - Ashland Inc. - Basf Se - Clariant Ag - Croda International Plc - Elementis Plc - Lubrizol Corporation - The Dow Chemical Company For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g3xl4c/rheology
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Leather Chemicals Market - Global Industry Analysis 2015
M2 - Tue Jun 09, 5:54AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nq5x38/leather_chemicals) has announced the addition of the "Leather Chemicals Market -Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Demand for leather chemicals is primarily led by growth in the automotive, apparel, and footwear industries across the globe. Asia Pacific dominates the global market for leather chemicals. This report analyzes, estimates, and forecasts the demand for leather chemicals on a global and regional level for a six-year period from 2014 to 2020. The study also provides information on restraints, drivers, and opportunities along with their impact on the overall market during the forecast period. The report segments the market based on applications and regions and offers estimates and forecasts for each segment. The study analyzes the product value chain, from feedstock to end use. It also evaluates the market based on Porter's five forces model, which analyzes the degree of competition by considering factors such as bargaining power of buyers and suppliers, and threat from substitute products and new entrants. The report includes a detailed competitive landscape of the leather chemicals market. The report provides a decisive view on the leather chemicals market by segmenting it based on product types. Product segments analyzed in the report include tanning & dyeing chemicals, beamhouse chemicals, and finishing chemicals. Regional segmentation includes the current and forecast volumes and revenues for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World (RoW). The segmentation includes volume and revenues for individual applications across these regions. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Leather Chemicals Market - Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Leather Chemicals Market - Product Segment Analysis Chapter 5 Leather Chemicals Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 6 Company Profiles - BASF SE - Stahl Holdings b.v. - Bayer AG - Lanxess AG - Clariant International AG - TFL Ledertechnik GmbH & Co. KG - Elementis plc - Heim Leather Chem GmbH - DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd - Rock Chemie Co. - Wei Tai Leather Co., Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nq..._chemicals
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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Appointment of New Chairman
M2 - Fri Apr 17, 5:39AM CDT
Acal plc (LSE: ACL, "Acal", "the Company" or "the Group"
, a leading international supplier of customised electronics to industry, is pleased to announce the intended appointment of Nick Salmon as Non-Executive Chairman with effect from the conclusion of the 2015 Annual General Meeting ("AGM" on 29 July 2015. He is expected to succeed Richard Moon, who will step down from the Board upon the conclusion of the AGM, having served on the Acal Board since September 2004 and as Non-Executive Chairman since April 2005.
Global Leather Chemicals Market 2014-2019: BASF, TFL Ledertechnik Gmbh, Stahl International, Lanxess, Bayer & Clariant International Dominate the $7.9 Billion Industry
M2 - Tue Jan 06, 2:30AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rh4lss/leather_chemicals) has announced the addition of the "Leather Chemicals Market by Type and by Region - Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The leather chemicals market is projected to reach $7,963 million at a CAGR of 7.64% by 2019. Leather chemicals are used at different stages of leather production. The process starts with beamhouse operations, followed by tanning operations. The tanning process can be done by using two methods; vegetable tanning and chrome tanning. The vegetable tanned hides & skins are flexible and are mostly used in furniture. Some chemicals used in the leather manufacturing process such as chromium, are considered as hazardous and are therefore banned in certain regions (such as Europe). The regulatory policies set by REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances), on the use of certain chemicals in tanneries has hampered the consumption of leather chemicals. Countries like China, India, Brazil and Mexico have emerged as leading destinations, driving the demand for leather chemicals. The market in developing nations is dominated by tanning & dyeing chemicals. The market in China and India are one of the fastest-growing leather chemicals markets. Rapidly growing footwear, automotive leather apparel and leather goods industries are driving the growth of leather chemicals. The finishing chemicals are specialty chemicals that are consumed at large scale in Europe. Italy is the major market for leather chemicals and is projected to grow with the highest CAGR between 2014 and 2019. The leather goods industry along with apparels industry is driving the growth in Italian leather chemicals market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Market, By Type 8 Regional Analysis 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles - BASF SE - Bayer AG - Clariant International Ltd - Dystar Singapore Pte Ltd. - Elementis PLC - Lanxess AG - Schill Seilacher Gmbh - Stahl Holdings B.V. - TFL Ledertechnik Gmbh - Zschimmer & Schwarz & Co KG Chemische Fabriken For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rh..._chemicals
Global Leather Chemicals Market Trends & Forecasts, 2019 - Tanning & Dyeing Chemicals, Beamhouse Chemicals and Finishing Chemicals Analysis of the $7 Billion Industry
M2 - Wed Oct 29, 10:45AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/73n475/leather_chemicals) has announced the addition of the "Leather Chemicals Market by Type and by Region - Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The leather chemicals market size in terms of value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.64% between 2014 and 2019 to reach $7,963.65 million by 2019 Asia-Pacific held the largest share in 2013 with China leading the region. The developing countries such as India, Brazil are expected to grow with high growth rates while the developed countries such as U.S. and Canada are predicted to show a moderate growth. Major growth in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to be from tanning & dyeing chemicals. The leather chemicals market in Asia-Pacific region is growing fast, mainly due to the shift of leather production from Europe towards Asia-Pacific, which is ultimately driving the leather chemicals market in this region. New product launch was the most preferred strategy among the major players in the leather chemicals market, globally. The major players are enhancing their technological base, product portfolio, and geographical reach by offering new products to the market. For example, TFL Ledertechnik GmbH (Germany) has introduced a new low sulphide technology, which can be an alternative for chrome-free tanning in the near future. Many companies offering leather chemicals are actively trying to increase their product portfolio and regional presence in order to cater to different regional markets. Europe is the second fastest growing market, mainly due to the location of more than half of the leather research centers. The major players in the leather chemicals market are BASF SE (Germany), TFL Ledertechnik Gmbh & Co.KG (Germany), Stahl International BV (The Netherlands), Lanxess AG (Germany), Bayer AG (Germany) and Clariant International Ltd. (Switzerland). These companies showed significant presence among other players in the global leather chemicals market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Market, By Type 8 Regional Analysis 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles - BASF SE - Bayer AG - Clariant International Ltd - Dystar Singapore Pte Ltd. - Elementis PLC - Lanxess AG - Schill Seilacher Gmbh - Stahl Holdings B.V. - TFL Ledertechnik Gmbh - Zschimmer & Schwarz & Co KG Chemische Fabriken For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/73..._chemicals
China Coating Additives Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019
M2 - Fri Aug 08, 9:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r7rkns/china_coating) has announced the addition of the "China Coating Additives Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019" report to their offering. According to the report China Coating Additives Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019, the coating additives market in China is forecast to grow at CAGR of around 12% during 2014-19. The report also points out that Altana (BYK Additives & Instruments), Dow and BASF would continue to be the leading three players in the country's coating additives market. The consumption of coating additives is driven by increasing regulations limiting the use of VOC emitting coatings in China. In the architecture segment particularly, the demand for low or zero VOC emitting coatings for residence and infrastructural construction is expected to witness a continuing increase. Water based coatings and powder coatings in architecture have low VOC emitting tendencies, and can thus replace toxic solvents such as formaldehyde and aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene, xylene, etc. In the industrial coatings segment, major application areas of coating additives are automotive (original equipment manufacturing and refinishing), marine and shipping, can and coil coatings, plastic coatings, wood coatings and general industrial coatings. Significant capacity expansions that are anticipated to be undertaken by leading global coating additive manufacturers such as BASF, Altana and AkzoNobel portray a very positive outlook for China coating additives market during the next five years. End use industries of coating additives can be broadly segmented into architectural and industrial coatings, of which architectural coatings holds larger market share, as per the comprehensive research report China Coating Additives Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019. In coating formulation, rheology modifiers - a type of coating additives, plays critical role, as rheology modifiers can affect the process as well color performance of the applied subject. Moreover, wider end use applications and consumption pattern helped rheology modifiers increase volume sales, as a result the segment accounts for majority share in China coating additives market. Rheology modifiers are followed by wetting dispersants and defoamers. In addition, biocides despite being a smaller segment has registered fastest growth over the period of 2009-13. Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Methodology 2. Analyst View 3. Coating Additives Market Overview 4. Global Coating Additives Market Size 5. China Coating Additives Market Outlook 6. China Coating Additive Market Segmental Analysis 7. China Coating Additives Market Dynamics 8. Market Trends & Developments 9. China Economic Profile 10. Competitive Landscape 11. Strategic Recommendations Companies Mentioned - AkzoNobel China - Altana Group - Arkema (China) Investment Co., Ltd. - Ashland Inc. - BASF (China) Co. Ltd. - Dow Chemical (China) Investment Co., Ltd. - Eastman Chemical Company - Elementis plc - Evonik Degussa (China) Co., Ltd. - Lubrizol Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r7...na_coating
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Rheology Modifiers (Organic and Inorganic) Market 2015-2020 by Application (Paints & Coatings, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Adhesives & Sealants, Inks, Pharmaceuticals, HI&I Products, Oil & Gas, and Construction)
M2 - Wed Jul 01, 3:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g3xl4c/rheology) has announced the addition of the "Rheology Modifiers Market by Type (Organic and Inorganic), & Application (Paints & Coatings, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Adhesives & Sealants, Inks, Pharmaceuticals, HI&I Products, Oil & Gas, and Construction) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020" report to their offering. The rheology modifiers market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% in the next five years, to reach $5,600 Million by 2020 Rheology modifiers also known as thickeners or flow control agents are used for modifying the viscosity to meet the desired rheological profiles. There are majorly four kinds of rheology profiles; newtonian, dilatant, pseudoplastic, and thixotropic. Different rheological profiles are required for various applications. Rheology modifiers are formulated based on various chemistries to meet the desired specifications. The report covers the rheology modifiers market and its trends that concern applications such as paints & coatings, cosmetics & personal care, adhesives & sealants, inks, pharmaceuticals, HI&I products, oil & gas, and construction. Paints & coatings comprise the major application of rheology modifiers, followed by cosmetics & personal care and adhesives & sealants. Paints & coatings comprise the largest application in the rheology modifiers market and account for more than one-third share of the said market. The cosmetics & personal care application of rheology modifiers is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 4.0% between 2015 and 2020. The report covers the rheology modifiers market and its trends that concern four regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW. The said market has been analyzed with respect to thirteen major countries which include the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, and Brazil. These countries have been selected based on the existing market penetration of rheology modifiers and their growth potential. Some of the prominent companies in the market include BASF (Germany), Akzo Nobel (The Netherlands), Arkema (France), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Ashland (U.S.), Lubrizol (U.S.), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Croda International Plc (U.K.), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (U.S.), and Elementis Plc (U.K.). These major players account for a significant share of the rheology modifiers market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Global Rheology Modifiers Market, By Type 8 Rheology Modifiers Market, By Application 9 Regional Analysis 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. - Akzo Nobel N.V. - Arkema - Ashland Inc. - Basf Se - Clariant Ag - Croda International Plc - Elementis Plc - Lubrizol Corporation - The Dow Chemical Company For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g3xl4c/rheology
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Leather Chemicals Market - Global Industry Analysis 2015
M2 - Tue Jun 09, 5:54AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nq5x38/leather_chemicals) has announced the addition of the "Leather Chemicals Market -Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Demand for leather chemicals is primarily led by growth in the automotive, apparel, and footwear industries across the globe. Asia Pacific dominates the global market for leather chemicals. This report analyzes, estimates, and forecasts the demand for leather chemicals on a global and regional level for a six-year period from 2014 to 2020. The study also provides information on restraints, drivers, and opportunities along with their impact on the overall market during the forecast period. The report segments the market based on applications and regions and offers estimates and forecasts for each segment. The study analyzes the product value chain, from feedstock to end use. It also evaluates the market based on Porter's five forces model, which analyzes the degree of competition by considering factors such as bargaining power of buyers and suppliers, and threat from substitute products and new entrants. The report includes a detailed competitive landscape of the leather chemicals market. The report provides a decisive view on the leather chemicals market by segmenting it based on product types. Product segments analyzed in the report include tanning & dyeing chemicals, beamhouse chemicals, and finishing chemicals. Regional segmentation includes the current and forecast volumes and revenues for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World (RoW). The segmentation includes volume and revenues for individual applications across these regions. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Leather Chemicals Market - Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Leather Chemicals Market - Product Segment Analysis Chapter 5 Leather Chemicals Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 6 Company Profiles - BASF SE - Stahl Holdings b.v. - Bayer AG - Lanxess AG - Clariant International AG - TFL Ledertechnik GmbH & Co. KG - Elementis plc - Heim Leather Chem GmbH - DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd - Rock Chemie Co. - Wei Tai Leather Co., Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nq..._chemicals
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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Appointment of New Chairman
M2 - Fri Apr 17, 5:39AM CDT
Acal plc (LSE: ACL, "Acal", "the Company" or "the Group"
, a leading international supplier of customised electronics to industry, is pleased to announce the intended appointment of Nick Salmon as Non-Executive Chairman with effect from the conclusion of the 2015 Annual General Meeting ("AGM" on 29 July 2015. He is expected to succeed Richard Moon, who will step down from the Board upon the conclusion of the AGM, having served on the Acal Board since September 2004 and as Non-Executive Chairman since April 2005. Global Leather Chemicals Market 2014-2019: BASF, TFL Ledertechnik Gmbh, Stahl International, Lanxess, Bayer & Clariant International Dominate the $7.9 Billion Industry
M2 - Tue Jan 06, 2:30AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rh4lss/leather_chemicals) has announced the addition of the "Leather Chemicals Market by Type and by Region - Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The leather chemicals market is projected to reach $7,963 million at a CAGR of 7.64% by 2019. Leather chemicals are used at different stages of leather production. The process starts with beamhouse operations, followed by tanning operations. The tanning process can be done by using two methods; vegetable tanning and chrome tanning. The vegetable tanned hides & skins are flexible and are mostly used in furniture. Some chemicals used in the leather manufacturing process such as chromium, are considered as hazardous and are therefore banned in certain regions (such as Europe). The regulatory policies set by REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances), on the use of certain chemicals in tanneries has hampered the consumption of leather chemicals. Countries like China, India, Brazil and Mexico have emerged as leading destinations, driving the demand for leather chemicals. The market in developing nations is dominated by tanning & dyeing chemicals. The market in China and India are one of the fastest-growing leather chemicals markets. Rapidly growing footwear, automotive leather apparel and leather goods industries are driving the growth of leather chemicals. The finishing chemicals are specialty chemicals that are consumed at large scale in Europe. Italy is the major market for leather chemicals and is projected to grow with the highest CAGR between 2014 and 2019. The leather goods industry along with apparels industry is driving the growth in Italian leather chemicals market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Market, By Type 8 Regional Analysis 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles - BASF SE - Bayer AG - Clariant International Ltd - Dystar Singapore Pte Ltd. - Elementis PLC - Lanxess AG - Schill Seilacher Gmbh - Stahl Holdings B.V. - TFL Ledertechnik Gmbh - Zschimmer & Schwarz & Co KG Chemische Fabriken For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rh..._chemicals
Global Leather Chemicals Market Trends & Forecasts, 2019 - Tanning & Dyeing Chemicals, Beamhouse Chemicals and Finishing Chemicals Analysis of the $7 Billion Industry
M2 - Wed Oct 29, 10:45AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/73n475/leather_chemicals) has announced the addition of the "Leather Chemicals Market by Type and by Region - Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The leather chemicals market size in terms of value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.64% between 2014 and 2019 to reach $7,963.65 million by 2019 Asia-Pacific held the largest share in 2013 with China leading the region. The developing countries such as India, Brazil are expected to grow with high growth rates while the developed countries such as U.S. and Canada are predicted to show a moderate growth. Major growth in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to be from tanning & dyeing chemicals. The leather chemicals market in Asia-Pacific region is growing fast, mainly due to the shift of leather production from Europe towards Asia-Pacific, which is ultimately driving the leather chemicals market in this region. New product launch was the most preferred strategy among the major players in the leather chemicals market, globally. The major players are enhancing their technological base, product portfolio, and geographical reach by offering new products to the market. For example, TFL Ledertechnik GmbH (Germany) has introduced a new low sulphide technology, which can be an alternative for chrome-free tanning in the near future. Many companies offering leather chemicals are actively trying to increase their product portfolio and regional presence in order to cater to different regional markets. Europe is the second fastest growing market, mainly due to the location of more than half of the leather research centers. The major players in the leather chemicals market are BASF SE (Germany), TFL Ledertechnik Gmbh & Co.KG (Germany), Stahl International BV (The Netherlands), Lanxess AG (Germany), Bayer AG (Germany) and Clariant International Ltd. (Switzerland). These companies showed significant presence among other players in the global leather chemicals market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Market, By Type 8 Regional Analysis 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles - BASF SE - Bayer AG - Clariant International Ltd - Dystar Singapore Pte Ltd. - Elementis PLC - Lanxess AG - Schill Seilacher Gmbh - Stahl Holdings B.V. - TFL Ledertechnik Gmbh - Zschimmer & Schwarz & Co KG Chemische Fabriken For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/73..._chemicals
China Coating Additives Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019
M2 - Fri Aug 08, 9:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r7rkns/china_coating) has announced the addition of the "China Coating Additives Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019" report to their offering. According to the report China Coating Additives Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019, the coating additives market in China is forecast to grow at CAGR of around 12% during 2014-19. The report also points out that Altana (BYK Additives & Instruments), Dow and BASF would continue to be the leading three players in the country's coating additives market. The consumption of coating additives is driven by increasing regulations limiting the use of VOC emitting coatings in China. In the architecture segment particularly, the demand for low or zero VOC emitting coatings for residence and infrastructural construction is expected to witness a continuing increase. Water based coatings and powder coatings in architecture have low VOC emitting tendencies, and can thus replace toxic solvents such as formaldehyde and aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene, xylene, etc. In the industrial coatings segment, major application areas of coating additives are automotive (original equipment manufacturing and refinishing), marine and shipping, can and coil coatings, plastic coatings, wood coatings and general industrial coatings. Significant capacity expansions that are anticipated to be undertaken by leading global coating additive manufacturers such as BASF, Altana and AkzoNobel portray a very positive outlook for China coating additives market during the next five years. End use industries of coating additives can be broadly segmented into architectural and industrial coatings, of which architectural coatings holds larger market share, as per the comprehensive research report China Coating Additives Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019. In coating formulation, rheology modifiers - a type of coating additives, plays critical role, as rheology modifiers can affect the process as well color performance of the applied subject. Moreover, wider end use applications and consumption pattern helped rheology modifiers increase volume sales, as a result the segment accounts for majority share in China coating additives market. Rheology modifiers are followed by wetting dispersants and defoamers. In addition, biocides despite being a smaller segment has registered fastest growth over the period of 2009-13. Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Methodology 2. Analyst View 3. Coating Additives Market Overview 4. Global Coating Additives Market Size 5. China Coating Additives Market Outlook 6. China Coating Additive Market Segmental Analysis 7. China Coating Additives Market Dynamics 8. Market Trends & Developments 9. China Economic Profile 10. Competitive Landscape 11. Strategic Recommendations Companies Mentioned - AkzoNobel China - Altana Group - Arkema (China) Investment Co., Ltd. - Ashland Inc. - BASF (China) Co. Ltd. - Dow Chemical (China) Investment Co., Ltd. - Eastman Chemical Company - Elementis plc - Evonik Degussa (China) Co., Ltd. - Lubrizol Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r7...na_coating
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