Industry trends
Article Abstract:
An analysis over the long-term prospects of the United States' chemical companies, and on the companies that are currently operating globally is presented. Consolidation is the current trend happening in the industry where companies look for future growth through mergers and thereby reducing costs. Regulations placed over this industry are more as this industry has a great influence health, safety and employment.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2005
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Industry Profile
Article Abstract:
Issues that are likely to affect the chemical industry, such as, globalization, government regulation and the competitive landscape are examined. The key industry ratios and the method to be adopted for analyzing a chemical company are also presented.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2004
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Industry profile
Article Abstract:
This brief article consists of a discussion of mergers and acquisitions within the U.S. chemical industry.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2003
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