This report details the 50 leading producers of thermoplastic masterbatches in Europe. Major groups such as Schulman, Ampacet and Clariant are profiled along with the leading independent companies such as Hubron, Plastika Kritis and Gabriel-Chemie. The report covers producers of all types, i.e. black, white, colour and additive. For each company a two page profile is given with the following information:- Corporate details: head office address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web site addresses.
- Ownership details: name of the ultimate holding company or whether or not privately owned or publicly quoted.
- Business overview: a review of the corporate strategy and business development of the company in masterbatches, including recent acquisition, divestments, investments or other significant business changes.
- Financial results: five years results for the period 2002 - 2006 with estimates of the percentage of sales in masterbatch.
- Product line: details of the main types of masterbatch produced.
- Masterbatch production 2006: production is given plant-by-plant for black, white, colour and additive types in tonnes.
- Manufacturing capabilities: an assessment of the main technology used by the company.
- Non-European operations: location of plants outside of Europe.
- Key personnel: names of senior management are given.
In addition this report gives an overview of the thermoplastic masterbatch market in Europe as well as listing all 50 companies in order or importance.
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