Midyear outlook for the global chemical industry.
To help better understand the forces moving the industry and determine who wins, who loses, and who survives in the future.
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Process
Consolidation, globalisation, increased competition and severe economic and geo-political pressures are impacting the process sector. Now more than ever, sustaining financial health, generating cash flow, rationalising operations and optimising cost infrastructure are keys to success. From supply chain optimisation to valuation, and from enterprise resource planning to strategic cost reduction, we help companies make the most of these challenging times and prepare for the future.
Chemicals
The chemicals sector includes manufacturers of basic and intermediate chemicals, specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, plastics and fibres. Diversified chemical manufacturing companies engage in a broad spectrum of chemical-related operations.
Metals
The metals sector includes manufacturers of ferrous (iron and steel) and nonferrous metals (primarily aluminium, copper, nickel, zinc, and titanium).
Paper & Packaging
This industry features companies that produce paper products such as paperboard, containerboard, boxboard, printing and writing paper, newsprint, tissue paper, and other products including bags, sanitary papers, boxes, milk containers, and office supplies.
