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The performance and fine chemical sectors of the chemical industry are
being shaped by the consolidation of small companies and by the formation
of new companies spun off from larger firms seeking to focus on core competencies
in commodity chemicals or biotechnology.
Nexant works with companies that need help in making complex business,
technology, and investment decisions under current market conditions.
Our range of services include fundamental work to provide:
- Commercial studies—historical and forecast supply, demand, trade,
and pricing data
- Technoeconomic analysis—information on processes and production
costs for industry benchmarking
- Margin analysis—a key input to determine business attractiveness
Our fundamental work is often incorporated into larger proprietary studies
where we provide assistance in the following areas:
- Business development—strategic and tactical reviews, geographical
and industry sector studies, opportunity analysis, technical audits
of operations and processes, R & D portfolio analysis, and new product
development and management
- Marketing strategy—market attractiveness and entry studies,
competitor profiles, business planning, and commercial development
- Investment decisions—review of markets/technologies to support
capital investments in new or existing plants, acquisitions, privatizations,
and technology due diligence, and evaluations
- Adhesives
- Alpha-olefins
- Amino acids (lysine and methionine)
- C4 and C5 chemistries
- Catalysts
- Coatings
- Hydrocarbon resins
- Oleochemicals
- Plastics additives
- Silicones
- Specialty polymers
- Surfactants
- Unsaturated polyesters
- Urethanes (polyols and isocyanates)
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