http://www.the-infoshop.com/material.shtml Advanced Material Market Research Reports Global Information, Inc. (C) 2008 Global Information, Inc. 2009-11-20 daily en 2009-11-12 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs103359-chem-photovolt.html The study titled, Analysis of the Global Market for Chemicals in Photovoltaic Applications, focuses on the chemicals used in the manufacture of a photovoltaic cell and module. The study has been segmented into gases, wet process chemicals and metallization pastes. An in-depth analysis of the above mentioned segments has been provided, with focus on topics like market sizing, forecasts, competitive trends, market share and so on. In addition, SWOT profiles have been provided for the major industrial gas suppliers. en Adhesives 2009-11-11 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs103348-za-adhesives.html Research was carried out on the industrial adhesives market in South Africa. The research focuses on polyurethane, epoxy, silicone, acrylic and polyvinyl acetate technologies. Market sizes for these and the total industrial adhesives market where established. en 2009-11-06 GS-Expert LLC http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gsx103261-ru-eu-lime-mkt.html The report is devoted to studying of lime market in Russia and European part of the country. The report includes 4 Sections, 143 pages, including 51 Tables, 35 Figures and 2 Appendixes. The report is a desk study. As information sources, data of Federal Service of State Statistics (Rosstat), Federal Customs Service of Russia (FCS), official domestic railage statistics, data of companies, the sector and regional press, annual and quarterly repots of companies, internet-sites of company-producers of lime were used. en Nanotechnology 2009-11-05 Nanoposts.com http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/nanp103233-nanotech-mtrl.html Automotive manufacturers are keen to utilise technologies which offer cost-effective improvements in vehicle performance as well as enabling them to meet stricter legislation regarding emissions and safety. There are a number of products and processes enhanced by nanomaterials making an impact in the automotive industry. These include carbon nanotube coatings for EMI and ESD for fuel systems components; nanocomposites incorporating a variety of materials for structural reinforcement and safety; nanoparticle catalysts for fuel economy; nano additives for lubricants; and easy-clean, self-cleaning , anti-fogging, anti-abrasion, anti-corrosion and self-repairing coatings. en 2009-11-05 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs103320-za-mining-explosive.html Research into the mining explosives market was conducted for the major Southern African mining countries, namely South Africa, Namibia and Zambia. Country analyses are provided for the mining sectors and an opportunity analysis for the region. The study focuses on packaged and bulk explosives, along with detonating systems. en Organic Compound 2009-11-04 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86805-methy-di-p-pheny.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Methylene di-p-phenylene isocyanate, including Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Methylene di-p-phenylene isocyanate producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Methylene di-p-phenylene isocyanate prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, Methylene di-p-phenylene isocyanate imports and exports, prices are presented for each region. en Ceramics 2009-11-03 GS-Expert LLC http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gsx102989-ru-gypsum.html The report is devoted to research of current standing of market of gypsum stone and gypsum in Russia, its development under crisis conditions and forecast till 2012. This work is based mainly on desk study, which results were obtained by expert analysis of official statistics, publications in mass media, press-releases of companies producing and consuming gypsum stone and gypsum as well as their annual and quarterly reports. The report consists of 8 Sections; contains 85 pages, including 23 Figures, 37 Tables and Appendix. en 2009-11-01 Aruvians Rsearch http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/aruv102685-us-mining-ind.html Aruvian' s Research' s report - Analyzing the Mining Industry in the United States - explains the historical lineage of mining as instincts to search for resources honed and passed down from earlier generations. The techniques deployed since then have changed far to more organized and systematic as explained in the reports about the Surface & Sub Surface mining techniques. The report further examines the environmental impact of the mining industry and some of the past cases worldwide wherein heavy pollution excesses were noted. The report provides a definition of the US Mining industry with a tabulation of its segments and the overall market overview with the economic contribution of this important industry. The major industry growth drivers and the challenges to growth which are placing a question mark on the future growth speed of this industry are enumerated in the report. en Fossil Fuel 2009-11-01 Aruvians Rsearch http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/aruv103012-gas-to-liquid.html Aruvian' s Research brings you an in-depth focus on the emerging technology of Gas to Liquids. The report focuses on all aspects of the Fischer Tropsch process, conversion processes utilized on natural gas, the major companies which are investing in this technology, the reasons for investing in GTL and the investment scenario in the technology, and the financial difficulties faced during financing of projects. en 2009-11-01 Aruvians Rsearch http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/aruv103583-petrochemical-industry.html The petrochemical industry of today is an indispensable part of the manufacturing and consuming sectors, churning out products which include paint, plastic, rubber, detergents, dyes, fertilizers, textiles, and even solvents. en 2009-11-01 Aruvians Rsearch http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/aruv104169-diamond-mines.html The mining industry has been key to the development of civilization, underpinning the iron and bronze ages, the industrial revolution and the infrastructure of today' s information age. Downstream beneficiation and minerals processing of these raw materials adds further value as raw materials and products are created to serve all aspects of industry and commerce worldwide. en 2009-10-30 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd100958-asphalt.html Asphalt, a new Freedonia industry study, examines the US market for asphalt and asphalt products. Historical data (1998, 2003 and 2008) plus forecasts to 2013 and 2018 are presented for primary asphalt, asphalt paving products, asphalt roofing and other asphalt products. The study also reviews key market environment factors, assesses US industry structure, evaluates company market shares and profiles 40 leading competitors. en 2009-10-30 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd100967-nonwovens.html Nonwovens, a new Freedonia industry study, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003 and 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by material, product and market. The study also considers market environment factors, assesses the industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 42 competitors in the US industry. en Plastic 2009-10-30 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd100983-bioplastics.html Details on these and other findings are contained in a new Freedonia industry study, World Bioplastics, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003 and 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by resin (e.g., starchbased, polylactic acid, PHAs, petroleumbased, bio-based polyethylene, bio-based polyesters, bio-based polyamides), market (e.g., packaging, nonpackaging), world regional market and for 12 major national markets. In addition, the study also considers key market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles 34 global industry players. en 2009-10-26 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86797-isopropanol-sp.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Isopropanol, including Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America and Oceania. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Isopropanol producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Isopropanol prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, demand estimation, Isopropanol imports and exports are presented for each country. en 2009-10-21 BCC Research http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bc102344-optical-coati.html Optical coatings are used in telecommunications, medicine, displays, and imaging applications. Coatings determine which wavelengths of light are transmitted or reflected, which determines the resolution and quality of any display or projected image. This report provides a standard 5-year planning cycle and revenue estimates through 2015. It defines product segments for optical coating technology categories, analyzes technology options, and determines current application markets as well as likely future opportunities. Additionally, this report defines and graphically analyzes these optical coating markets from many perspectives, categorizes and profiles the companies involved, defines unique nomenclature, and details policy organizations, conferences, authors, and consortiums. en Adhesives 2009-10-19 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd100978-us-spec-adhesive.html Specialty Adhesives, a new Freedonia industry study, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003, 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by type (e.g., anaerobic, epoxy, cyanoacrylate, polyamide, polyimide, polyisobutylene, polyurethane, polyvinyl butyral, radiation-cured acrylic, thermoplastic polyester and silicone) and market (manufacturing and assembly, on-site construction, consumer and household). The study also analyzes market environment factors, assesses industry structure, evaluates company market share data and profiles 25 US industry competitors. en Plastic 2009-10-15 IAL Consultants http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/ial95655-global-pud.html This report will define the size of the market in 2009 and look at the expectations of how the markets will develop in the current economic climate. en Plastic 2009-10-14 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86830-polystyrene.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Polystyrene, including Europe, Asia, Middle East, North America, Latin America and Oceania. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Polystyrene producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Polystyrene prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, demand estimation, Polystyrene imports and exports are presented for each country. en Plastic 2009-10-14 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd99389-thermoplastic-elastomer.html Details on these and other findings are contained in the new Freedonia industry study, World Thermoplastic Elastomers, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003 and 2008) and forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by thermoplastic elastomer product, market, world region and for 15 countries. The study also considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles industry competitors. en Ceramics 2009-10-14 Roskill Information Services, Ltd. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/ros102293-gypsum-anhydrite.html This report gives you a full analysis of the key trends, issues and developments in the market, a clear insight into all areas of the industry and an authoritative analysis of its prospects. en 2009-10-12 GS-Expert LLC http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gsx102112-ru-oil-well-cement.html The report is devoted to studying of oil-well cement market in Russia. its development under crisis conditions and forecast till 2012. This work is based mainly on desk study, which results were obtained by expert analysis of official statistics, publications in mass media, press-releases of companies producing and consuming float glass as well as their annual and quarterly reports. The report contains 59 pages, including 41 tables, 9 figures and the appendix. en Glass 2009-10-12 GS-Expert LLC http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gsx102113-ru-float-glass.html The report is devoted to studying of float glass market in Russia, its development under crisis conditions and forecast till 2012. This work is based mainly on desk study, which results were obtained by expert analysis of official statistics, publications in mass media, press-releases of companies producing and consuming float glass as well as their annual and quarterly reports. Besides to verify and correct some data telephone interviews with representatives of float glass producers were conducted. The report consists of 7 Sections; contains 80 pages, including 18 Figures, 39 Tables and Appendix. en Plastic 2009-10-09 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs102100-antimicrobi-plastic.html The World antimicrobial plastics market study analyses the market for plastics that have been incorporated with antimicrobial additives in order to prevent the growth of micro-organisms such as bacteria. Three major application segments have been analysed - consumer Products, industrial Equipment and healthcare. en Plastic 2009-10-08 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs102041-in-polyurethane.html This is a research service on strategic analysis of the polyurethanes market in India. en 2009-10-07 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86768-butadiene.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Butadiene, including Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Butadiene producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Butadiene prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, Butadiene imports and exports, prices are presented for each region. en Rare Metal 2009-10-07 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86848-titanium-di2009.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Titanium dioxide, including Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, Oceania. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Titanium dioxide producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Titanium dioxide prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, demand estimation, Titanium dioxide imports and exports are presented for each country. en Fossil Fuel 2009-10-06 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs101988-ru-caspian-oil-gas.html Russia and the Caspian Region represents one of the largest and most exciting oil & gas markets in the world. This research service looks at the level of opportunity, the dynamics of the markets, the role in the global industry and expected future developments that will make this market both attractive and challenging in the future. en Nanotechnology 2009-10-06 Nanoposts.com http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/nanp101998-glob-nanotubes.html Carbon nanotubes open up tremendous possibilities for materials enhancement in a wide range of markets. Contrary to most hyperbolic estimates, the current global market for carbon nanotubes has been measured by Nanoposts.com at approximately $90.5million. At present nanotubes represent a niche materials additives market; but one with limitless revenue potential. en 2009-10-01 Textiles Intelligence http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/tex102434-cz-tech-textile.html Many Czech textile firms have enjoyed success in recent years by focusing on technical textile production, where the amount of manual labour required is lower, pressure on prices is less intense, and competition from low cost Asian countries is not as strong as in the manufacture of textiles aimed at consumer markets. en 2009-10-01 Textiles Intelligence http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/tex102435-coating-tech.html Coated fabrics are employed in a wide variety of applications, ranging from protective clothing to architectural materials. Established technologies involve the application of elastomers and silicones, polyurethane (PU), and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to textiles using processes such as direct coating, transfer coating, online coating, extrusion coating and calendering. However, recent advances have included plasma coating, nanocoating and inkjet deposition, with the aim of improving functionality, reducing costs and improving the level of environmental friendliness of manufacturing operations. en 2009-10-01 Textiles Intelligence http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/tex102436-glob-tech-textile.html Recent acquisitions in the global technical textiles sector include the purchase of Jackson Products by Kimberly-Clark and the takeover of JKT by Molnlycke Health Care. Also, ConvaTec has sold its Unomedical Wound Care and Ophthalmics business to Aspen Surgical Products Holding. en 2009-10-01 Textiles Intelligence http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/tex102474-asia-fibre-consu.html Mill fibre consumption in Asia fell in 2008 for the first time in several years - by 4.5%, or 5,444 mn lb (2.5 mn tons), to 114,225 mn lb. The fall stemmed from declines in all three main fibre types, namely man-made fibres, cotton and wool. Man-made fibre consumption declined by 2.0% to 71,948 mn lb. At the same time, production of man-made fibres dropped by 2.4% to 76,151 mn lb, which left a surplus available for export. Cotton consumption fell by 8.8% to 40,910 mn lb and, as a result, its share of mill fibre consumption declined by 1.7 percentage points to 35.8% - its lowest level ever. The share of man-made fibres, by contrast, rose by 1.7 percentage points to 63.0%. Wool consumption remained small at just 1,368 mn lb, giving it a share of just 1.2%. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-30 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd99379-flexible-packaging.html This new Freedonia US industry study, Converted Flexible Packaging, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003, 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by material, product and market. The study also considers market environment factors, evaluates market share and profiles 35 industry players. en Ceramics 2009-09-30 GS-Expert LLC http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gsx102007-ru-dolomite.html The report is devoted to investigation of current conditions of dolomite market and its development under crisis conditions. The work describes only enterprises, the main product of which is metallurgical dolomite and dolomite for glass industry. Enterprises, specialized in production of dolomite (ground dolomite) for agriculture and broken stone are not covered by the study. The report consists of 6 Sections, contains 83 pages, 19 Figures, 41 Tables and Appendix. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-30 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102479-beverage-pack-belgium.html This report presents Beverage Packaging in Belgium. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-29 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd99388-flexible-packaging.html Worldwide demand for converted flexible packaging is forecast to grow 3.6 percent per year to over 19 million metric tons in 2013, faster than real (inflation-adjusted) gains in GDP. Factors contributing to rising converted flexible packaging demand include growth in food and beverage shipments, which represent the largest market by far. en Organic Compound 2009-09-28 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86853-urea2009.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Urea, including Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America and Oceania. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Urea producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Urea prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, demand estimation, Urea imports and exports are presented for each country. en Organic Compound 2009-09-26 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86769-butanediol.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Butanediol, including Europe, Asia, North America, Middle East and Africa. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Butanediol producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Butanediol prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, Butanediol imports and exports, prices are presented for each region. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-25 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101145-beverage-pack-mexico.html This report presents Beverage Packaging in Mexico. en Rare Metal 2009-09-23 Roskill Information Services, Ltd. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/ros63228-tantalum.html The tantalum processing industry is attempting to develop systems to keep coltan out of the market by providing ways to physically indentify it before it is processed and becomes untraceable. Some processors are more committed to this than others, and the system is not yet fully in place, but the industry in general is facing mounting pressure from capacitor manufacturers and OEMs to ensure that coltan is not used. It is quite likely that the supply of coltan to the market will fall sharply over the next year or two. What will replace it? Production is being expanded in several countries but probably not by enough to replace coltan. Numerous new tantalum-niobium projects are in the pipeline and several would be very large producers. The big question is when they will come on-stream. Of the three mega-projects, one was originally planned to come into production in 2006, while another has been held up for over two years by red tape. The third may come into production in 2011. en Fire-retardant 2009-09-23 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd99382-flame-retardants.html This new Freedonia industry study, Flame Retardants, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003, 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 for alumina trihydrate, phosphorus compounds, and brominated and chlorinated compounds, as well as other smaller-volume products such as magnesium hydroxide and melamine derivatives. The market environment section discusses pricing trends, environmental and regulatory considerations and international activity. The industry structure section evaluates market share, analyzes merger and acquisition activity, as well as research developments, and profiles US industry competitors. en 2009-09-23 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd99386-oilfield-chemicals.html Oilfield Chemicals, a new Freedonia study, assesses the upstream environment of the US oil and gas industry, including projections assessing future levels of oilfield activity and the affects of emerging trends. This study provides historical data as well as forecasts (2013 and 2018) for formulated products and for raw materials. The study also evaluates company market share and profiles 42 oilfield chemical suppliers. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-23 Allied Development Corp. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/alld100290-stick-pouches.html Stick Pouches is a global study of the stick pouch industry. This rapidly growing market is the focus of substantial new investment in technology and in the development of new applications. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-17 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd99385-lawn-garden-pack.html The new Freedonia industry study, Lawn, Garden & Agricultural Packaging, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003 and 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by market, application and product. The study also assesses key market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles 38 competitors in the US industry. en Fossil Fuel 2009-09-16 Datamonitor http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/dc99552-whol-gas-pric.html The growing role of wholesale traded energy markets across Europe creates a greater need for players throughout the value chain to be aware of the latest wholesale price movements. en Adhesives 2009-09-16 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs100240-cn-adhesives.html In this research service, in-depth market analysis, competitive analysis, and forecasts are provided for each segment. Forecasts are provided in the terms of revenues, as well as unit shipment. This research service analyzes the challenges and megatrends for the whole industry and discusses the drives and restraints for both the total market and each market segment. en 2009-09-15 CARE Research http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/care100144-in-cement-ind.html The Indian cement industry has witnessed a phenomenal capacity addition to the tune of about 52 mn tonnes in the last two financial years which accounted for about 24% of the industry' s capacity of 218 mn tonnes at the end of FY09. In the last two financial years, the cement industry has registered a double-digit growth in capacity addition compared to moderate growth of 3-7% registered during period FY 03-07. As a result, industry' s capacity utilisation rate which showed a rising trend upto FY07, has dropped to a level of 83% in FY09. en Plastic 2009-09-15 BCC Research http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bc100161-plastic-compound.html This report covers the major thermoplastic resins and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). The resins include high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene, polystyrene, and engineering thermoplastics (ETPs): the major representatives being nylons, polycarbonates, polyacetals, PET, and PBT. This report also includes, for the first time, bio compounds: plastics that are made from plants instead of hydrocarbons. en Ceramics 2009-09-14 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd96372-gypsum-products.html This new Freedonia industry study, Gypsum Products in North America, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003, 2008) as well as forecasts for 2013 and 2018 for crude gypsum (both mined and synthetic), calcined gypsum products (gypsum board, building plasters, industrial plasters) and uncalcined gypsum products (e.g., cement additives, soil amendments and fillers) by type, market and country. The study also considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles industry competitors, including USG, National Gypsum and Georgia-Pacific. en Metal 2009-09-09 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi100656-egypt-metals.html In H109, Egyptian crude steel output fell by 20% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 2.65mn tonnes. en Metal 2009-09-09 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi100659-india-metals.html Indian metals industries are performing strongly and are set for double-digit growth rates from 2010 as capacity expands and demand soars, according to BMI's latest India Metals Report. en Metal 2009-09-09 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi100662-iran-metals.html Iran's steel industry continues to buck global trends, with large increases in output generated by growth in steel-using industries, notably in the energy sector, which is continuing its expansion. en Metal 2009-09-09 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi100666-malaysia-metals.html While the outlook for the Malaysian steel industry was poor in 2009, tentative signs of recovery in demand in Q2 have created a sense of optimism and BMI's latest Malaysia Metals Report forecasts a strong recovery from 2010 as state-financed infrastructural projects begin to have a positive impact on the industry. en Metal 2009-09-09 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi100673-romania-metals.html The Romanian steel industry's poor results are set to lead to a 42.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) decline in crude steel output in 2009, but BMI's latest Romania Metals Report forecasts a rapid recovery from a very low base ? though it will be 2015 before the industry reaches pre-recession levels. en Metal 2009-09-09 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi100678-africa-metals.html The South African steel industry has suffered greatly as a result of the recession at home and the downturn throughout sub-Saharan Africa, and is unlikely to return to the levels seen in 2004-2007 over the next five years, according to BMI's latest South Africa Metals Report. en Metal 2009-09-09 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi100680-korea-metals.html The South Korean steel industry is enjoying a revival in export markets and a modest pick-up in domestic demand, but BMI's latest South Korea Metals Report warns against complacency, with a likely appreciation of the Korean won posing a threat to the industry's external competitiveness. en Metal 2009-09-09 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi100684-turkey-metals.html The Turkish steel industry is suffering a sharp downturn in demand on domestic and external markets, but BMI's latest Turkey Metals Report forecasts a rapid recovery from 2010 as the country re-establishes itself as a strategic manufacturing base for world markets. en Plastic 2009-09-05 Global Markets Direct http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/labd100640-polyvinyl-chloride.html Global Markets Direct's 'Global Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020' provides in-depth analysis of the global PVC industry. en 2009-09-04 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc100170-tall-oil.html This report examines international trade and worldwide market trends pertaining to tall oil. The report will be of considerable interest primarily to relevant strategic planners, senior company officials and importers/exporters, since it features invaluable information on tall oil export/import operations segmented by country and region. The report covers the 2003-2008 period, with more emphasis on foreign trade in 2008. en Ceramics 2009-09-01 Asia Market Information & Development Co. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/amid100182-china-ceramics.html China' s demand for Ceramics has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China' s economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. en Plastic 2009-09-01 Asia Market Information & Development Co. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/amid100187-ch-reinforced-plastics.html China' s demand for Reinforced Plastics has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China' s economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, en 2009-09-01 Asia Market Information & Development Co. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/amid100197-china-cement-concrete.html China' s demand for Cement and Concrete Additives has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China' s economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. en 2009-09-01 Datamonitor http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/dc101027-chemical-companies.html 'Top 10 Global Chemical Companies Report: Strategic evaluation of industry and key players' is a business report that provides a comprehensive view of the chemical industry and its top 10 companies. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101066-packaging-colombia.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging in Colombia report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Fossil Fuel 2009-09-01 Koncept Analytics http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/koan102288-focus-fpsos.html The report discusses the factors driving growth of the FPSO market as well as recent trends. The report analyzes the size of the market from different perspectives. It focuses on the global market analyzing the demand, supply, FPSO fleet growth, global offshore activities and spendings. It also focuses on the regional markets, covering Europe, America, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The competition in the market is also analyzed and main players of the industry are profiled, with a discussion of their financial growth and key strategies. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102800-packaging-australia.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging - Australia report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102801-packaging-brazil.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging - Brazil report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102802-packaging-colombia.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging - Colombia report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102803-packaging-india.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging - India report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102804-packaging-korea.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging - South Korea report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102879-beverages-argentina.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages - Argentina report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102880-beverages-australia.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages - Australia report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102881-beverages-belgium.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages - Belgium report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102882-beverages-mexico.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages - Mexico report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102883-beverages-russia.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages - Russia report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-09-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo102884-beverages-ukraine.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages - Ukraine report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Organic Compound 2009-08-31 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86806-monoeth-glycol.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Monoethylene Glycol, including Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Monoethylene Glycol producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Monoethylene Glycol prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, Monoethylene Glycol imports and exports, prices are presented for each region. en 2009-08-31 GS-Expert LLC http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gsx102014-ru-feldspar-mkt.html The report is devoted to investigation of Russian feldspar market, its development under crisis conditions and forecast till 2012. This work is based mainly on desk study, which results were obtained by expert analysis of official statistics, publications in mass media, press-releases of companies producing and consuming feldspar as well as their annual and quarterly reports. Besides to verify and correct some data telephone interviews with representatives of feldspar producers were conducted. The report consists of 7 Sections; contains 92 pages, including 13 Figures, 37 Tables and Appendix. en Metal 2009-08-30 YORK MC Management Consulting Inc. http://www.the-infoshop.com/annual/york83328-ca-iron-steel.html This compendium presents the Canadian annual market for Iron & Steel Finished Products (flat, bars, rods, shapes, wire), in its dynamic, in database and charts format. The compendium contains Trend Reports by product families as per international HS classification at HS 04 level (for example Flat-Rolled Iron & Non-alloy Steel Not under 600mm Width, Hot-Rolled, Not Clad; Wire of Stainless Steel; Alloy Steel Bars and Rods, etc.) Each product family is the sum of the consisting Product Groups at HS 06 level. The compendium presents the Trend Reports at the HS 04 level due to the large number of Product Groups. Trend Reports by Product Groups may be provided against specific request. en 2009-08-30 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd96376-soy-chemicals.html This new Freedonia industry study, Soy Chemicals, presents historical data (1998, 2003, 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by product (e.g., epoxidized soybean oil, glycerine, industrial soybean oil, lecithin, methyl soyate, polyols, proteins, sucrose esters, isoflavones, vitamin E, waxes) and by market (e.g., biodiesel, consumer wax products, paints and coatings, food and beverages, cosmetics and toiletries, pharmaceuticals, plastics and rubber, printing inks). en 2009-08-30 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd96378-enzymes.html This new Freedonia industry study, World Enzymes, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003 and 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by market and product type. This study also assesses key market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles global industry competitors. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-27 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99505-singapore-oil.html The latest Singapore Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 3.70% of Asia Pacific regional oil demand by 2013, while not contributing to supply. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-27 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99506-slovakia-mining.html The Aluminium market has attracted a modest amount of foreign investment into Slovakia in 2008 and 2009; however, falling market prices for aluminium and the global economic downturn have hampered the growth of this sector, which, along with steel, is one of Slovakia's foremost metal products. en 2009-08-26 BCC Research http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bc98783-glob-ind-gas.html This study of world markets for industrial gases provides a critical view of these markets, including demand scenarios. It assesses the role of industrial gases as a key factor in almost all major markets that account for more than 50% of the global gross domestic product. It quantifies demands for industrial gases by category, product type, application, purity, and technology, and the relationships between major consumers and producers. en 2009-08-26 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99457-germany-petrochemicals.html Germany's petrochemicals market will see greater stability in H209 but it will remain in a trough, with BMI's latest Germany Petrochemicals Report forecasting a 12.5% decline in both sales and output in 2009. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-26 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99490-philippines-oil.html The latest Philippines Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 1.12% of Asia Pacific regional oil demand by 2013, while providing 0.80% of supply. en 2009-08-26 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99491-poland-petrochemicals.html Polish petrochemicals demand should continue to slow through 2009, in line with the overall economic trend which should see the country dip into recession during H209, according to BMI's latest Poland Petrochemicals Report. en 2009-08-26 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99495-russia-petrochemicals.html Problems of plummeting demand and weakening margins will be compounded by the increase of substantial new low-cost capacity which is due to come on stream in H209 and 2010. en 2009-08-26 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99510-petrochemicals.html Aside from the ongoing recession, industrial action is a major threat facing South African petrochemicals producers, with increasing friction apparent between management and trade unions over pay, according to BMI's latest South Africa Petrochemicals Report. en 2009-08-26 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99520-petrochemicals.html The UAE is making solid progress towards the development of new capacity, but BMI cautions that the completion of the second phase of the Borouge petrochemical complex at Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, could suffer owing to the sluggish recovery in demand in Asia at the same time as Chinese capacity is rising. en 2009-08-26 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99521-petrochemicals.html Petrochemicals had passed a nadir in mid-2009, but BMI's latest UK Petrochemicals Report forecasts that it will take some years for output to recover to pre-recession levels and during that time some plants will be permanently shut with potentially devastating consequences for entire production chains. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-26 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99528-vietnam-oil.html The latest Vietnam Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 1.52% of Asia Pacific regional oil demand by 2013, while providing 4.40% of supply. en 2009-08-25 CARE Research http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/care98685-in-man-m-fibre.html The Indian Textile Industry is one of the most important and integrated industries in the Indian economy providing employment to about 35 mn people directly and 50 mn people indirectly. The market size in FY08 is estimated USD 52 bn and accounts for 26% of the manufacturing sector, 20% of the industrial production and 18% of total industrial employment. The industry also contributes 15% to gross export earnings and 4% to national GDP. The textile industry can be segmented into natural fibres and man-made fibres (MMF) based on use of basic raw material, cotton or crude derivate respectively. en 2009-08-24 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs98788-n-america-biopesticide.html The North American and the European biopesticides market is an emerging market with growing demand of products. There are many regulations banning the sales of existing chemistries in synthetic chemical pesticides which is actually driving the need to develop alternate naturally chemicals which are safe to the environment and the living organisms consuming the plant products. en 2009-08-24 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc100168-sulphates.html This report examines international trade and worldwide market trends pertaining to sulphates of zinc. The report will be of considerable interest primarily to relevant strategic planners, senior company officials and importers/exporters, since it features invaluable information on sulphates of zinc export/import operations segmented by country and region. The report covers the 2003-2008 period, with more emphasis on foreign trade in 2008. en Plastic 2009-08-20 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86832-polyvinyl-chlori.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Polyvinyl chloride, including Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America and Oceania. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Polyvinyl chloride producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Polyvinyl chloride prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, demand estimation, Polyvinyl chloride imports and exports are presented for each country. en 2009-08-18 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99395-azerbaijan-petrochemicals.html The collapse in output at Azerbaijan's chemicals and petrochemicals industries will be sustained throughout 2009 as the country is gripped by recession, while long-term prospects of the industry will be severely constrained by major hurdles to investment, according to BMI's latest Azerbaijan Petrochemicals Report. en 2009-08-18 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99400-petrochemicals.html The Czech petrochemicals industry will be heavily influenced by economic trends in Germany, the country's largest export market for petrochemicals-consuming industries. en 2009-08-18 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99402-egypt-petrochemicals.html While Egypt's economic performance is set to deteriorate, it is still better than many other markets, with petrochemicals demand expected to grow albeit at lower rates than in previous years, according to BMI's latest Egypt Petrochemicals Report. en 2009-08-18 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99410-romania-petrochemicals.html Recent government assurances of financial support for the state-owned petrochemicals producer Oltchim Ramnicu Valcea should ensure the planned merger with Romanian refiner Petrom's petrochemicals arm goes ahead smoothly. en 2009-08-18 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99416-ukraine-petrochemicals.html Ukrainian plastics production failed to show any recovery in output in H109 with the industry facing a domestic economic crisis and a collapse in export markets, according to BMI's latest Ukraine Petrochemicals Report. en 2009-08-14 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc86761-ammonia-sulphate-sp.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Ammonia Sulphate, including Europe, Asia, Latin America and Oceania. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Ammonia Sulphate producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand trend forecasts, Ammonia Sulphate prices, international trade, upcoming projects. Production by company, demand estimation, Ammonia Sulphate imports and exports are presented for each country. The report also provides forecasts for the mentioned market till 2015. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-14 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd96371-foodservice-dispo.html This new Freedonia industry study, Foodservice Disposables, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003, 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by product and market. The study also considers market environment factors, evaluates market share and profiles industry competitors. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-14 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd96375-us-labels.html Labels, a new Freedonia industry study, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003 and 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by raw material, application method, stock material, printing technology and function. The study also considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles 41 competitors in the US industry. en Plastic 2009-08-14 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd96379-fluorochemicals.html This new Freedonia industry study, World Fluorochemicals, presents historical supply and demand data (1998, 2003 and 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by type and market in six regions and 15 countries. en 2009-08-14 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99327-petrochemicals.html The Hungarian petrochemical industry will be faced with a sharp deterioration in both external and domestic market conditions in 2009 and 2010, with levels of production unlikely to return to prerecession levels until 2011 at the earliest, according to BMI's latest Hungary Petrochemicals Report. en 2009-08-14 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99358-petrochemicals.html Trends in Saudi petrochemical production are closely tied to its key export markets, notably Asia's economic powerhouse China. en 2009-08-14 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99367-petrochemicals.html Foreign producers will be unable to use the Turkish market to offset declines in Europe with Turkey as the country feels the full force of the economic meltdown, according to BMI's latest Turkey Petrochemicals Report. en 2009-08-13 BCC Research http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bc96396-friction-prod-mtrl.html The scope of this report is comprehensive, covering the present status of and future prospects for OE/aftermarket friction materials and products in North America. As defined in this report, North America includes the United States and Canada. The report includes diverse segments such as light vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, the automotive aftermarket, aircraft/aerospace, construction and other off-road equipment, and various industrial applications. These are analyzed in detail as well as technology developments, market conditions and opportunities, and 5-year forecasts. The role of new technologies is reviewed in this comprehensive report. This BCC Research study analyzes the current North America market in detail and identifies the most promising market opportunities for the next 5 years for both OE and aftermarket applications. en Plastic 2009-08-12 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs97766-chemical-automo.html This study on the automotive plastic additives provides an insight into various trends affecting the industry. It discusses in detail the key trends by product type in addition to providing competitive trends. en Rare Metal 2009-08-12 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs97770-za-ferrochr-manga.html The growing global demand for steel in the past decade has resulted in a dramatic increase in the demand for ferrochrome and other chrome based products. Ferrochrome is a vital ingredient that protects steel from corrosion, improves tensile quality and its colour. en 2009-08-12 Markets and Markets http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mama97793-renew-chemical.html The global renewable chemicals market is estimated to reach US $ 59 billion in 2014 from about US $ 45 billion in 2009. Though several companies in the chemicals industry were affected by the recent economic crisis, the companies producing renewable chemicals are expected to weather the crisis. en 2009-08-12 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99297-algeria-petrochemicals.html State-owned Algerian energy producer Sonatrach has signed a slew of big-budget contracts for the development of upstream infrastructure which should bolster future growth of downstream petrochemicals industries, according to BMI's latest Algeria Petrochemicals Report. en 2009-08-12 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99331-iran-petrochemicals.html BMI's latest Iran Petrochemicals Report warns of a severe slowdown in investment in the sector as the country grapples with low oil prices, global recession and a sharp drop in foreign investor confidence in the face of sanctions and the re-election of hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. en 2009-08-12 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99333-israel-petrochemicals.html The Israeli chemicals industry is suffering generally from the effects of the global economic downturn with both depressed exports and a sharp contraction in the domestic market, but BMI's latest Israel Petrochemicals Report predicts a fast recovery with domestic petrochemicals demand likely to be led by construction. en 2009-08-12 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99341-kuwait-petrochemicals.html Kuwait is pressing ahead with its rapid expansion of petrochemicals in 2009 with the recent election of a more moderate parliament likely to improve the chances of the approval of the massive Al-Zour refinery project, according to BMI's latest Kuwait Petrochemicals Report. en 2009-08-12 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99355-qatar-petrochemicals.html The overwhelming optimism over the rapid growth of Qatar's petrochemicals industry has dissipated somewhat in the face of the global financial crisis and the downturn in Chinese demand, but BMI's latest Qatar Petrochemicals Report argues that the country's competitive advantage will ensure current projects go ahead, albeit with delays of one to two years. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-11 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi99369-ukraine-mining.html Unsurprisingly, iron output was negatively affected through 2008 and 2009 as the automotive and construction industries contracted amid the global economic problems. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-11 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd99568-global-refining.html Global Refining Industry to 2013: Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Refineries, is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists, that offers comprehensive information on the global refining market. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-10 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd99056-oil-gas-industry.html GlobalData' s Oil & Gas Industry Deals Analysis ? August 2009 report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions and financings in the oil and gas industry. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-10 Datamonitor http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/dc99950-oil-gas-bric.html This report contains easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share for the BRIC countries Oil & Gas market, plus full five-year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-10 Datamonitor http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/dc99958-oil-gas-top-5.html This report contains easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share for the top five emerging countries' Oil & Gas markets, plus full fiveyear market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-10 Datamonitor http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/dc99967-oil-gas-global.html This report contains easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share for the Global Oil & Gas market, plus full five-year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-10 Datamonitor http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/dc99984-oil-gas-nafta.html The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trilateral trade bloc in North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico). This report contains easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share across NAFTA bloc countries in the Oil & Gas market, plus full five-year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-10 Datamonitor http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/dc100001-oil-gas-scandinavia.html Scandinavia is a historical and geographical region in Northern Europe that includes Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. This report contains easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share for the Oil & Gas industry in the Scandinavian countries, plus full five-year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market. en Metal 2009-08-09 RNCOS E-Services Pvt. Ltd. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/rnc96287-in-steel-ind.html Indian Steel Industry Outlook to 2012 provides the rational analysis and extensive research on the steel industry of India. The report gives a detailed analysis of the forces which have shaped the Indian steel industry over the past years. The report also includes detailed analysis and future outlook of various industries related to the steel industry, including automotive, consumer durables, aerospace and marine, power, telecom, railways, and housing industries. en Carbon 2009-08-07 Roskill Information Services, Ltd. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/ros83136-natural-graphite.html Over the last decade, the development of thermal and chemical processes to produce high-purity natural graphite has enabled a more effective use of graphite resources, as lower grade ores and fines can be transformed into grades suitable for use in demanding applications such as batteries. Markets previously lost to synthetic graphite, such as batteries and carbon parts now offer opportunities for growth. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-06 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs97057-za-coal-mining.html This research service is a strategic analysis of South Africa' s coal mining industry that was conducted with an objective of understanding South Africa' s coal production trends, coal price trends, challenges, drivers and restraints facing the coal mining industry and other strategic developments in the industry. en 2009-08-06 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs97058-diamond-mining.html This research service is a strategic review of the diamond mining industry in Central and Southern Africa that was conducted with an objective of understanding diamond production trends, resource price trends, challenges, drivers and restraints facing the diamond mining industry. The reserach service also includes regional diamond production forecasts between 2009 and 2014. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-06 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd98378-namerica-efining-industry.html The report provides detailed information and analysis on refining capacities, margins, market shares of key companies and competitive scenario in the North American refining market. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-05 Datamonitor http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/dc96896-lng-price-driver.html The global LNG sector is in a state of flux. A new tranche of LNG liquefaction capacity has come on-stream in response to bullish energy demand prior to 2008. The subsequent financial crisis and the boom in US unconventional gas extraction has created a glut in the market. Such developments are having an increasing impact on European LNG metrics, in turn impacting on retail prices. en 2009-08-05 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs96905-chem-merger-acqui.html The study presents the findings of mergers and acquisitions in the chemicals materials and foods market over the period 2000 to May 2009. en Fossil Fuel 2009-08-04 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs96384-n-ameri-oil-gas.html The upstream oil and gas field services in North America excels for technology advancements,representing nearly 40 percent of worldwide services. This research analyze the market for upstream oil and gas field services in the North American region. en 2009-08-03 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd98390-russia-uranium.html The report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the uranium mining sector in Russia It also analyses and forecasts uranium mining capacity and industry growth. en 2009-08-01 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs96296-se-asia-oleochem.html Slides 1 to 120 provide the current and future trends of the oleochemicals market for Southeast Asia from 2008 to 2015. In this study, the base year is 2008, and the forecast period is from 2009 to 2015. The study comprises of oleochemicals such as fatty acids, fatty alcohol and refined glycerin. en 2009-08-01 Textiles Intelligence http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/tex97703-eu-fabric-fairs.html Not surprisingly, the numbers of exhibitors and visitors at Europe' s fashion fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2010 season were adversely affected by the global economic downturn. All the events, with one exception, were noticeably smaller and less busy than a year ago. The exception was Germany' s Munich Fabric Start, which has been progressing steadily in importance in recent years and managed to hold on to its gains this season. Significantly, Germany is regarded in the textile industry as a relatively stable market. en 2009-08-01 Textiles Intelligence http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/tex100302-fibre-prices.html Reflecting the global economic downturn, world fibre production fell by 5.3% in 2008 after rising by 5.8% in 2007. The decline was due mainly to a 6.8% fall in natural fibre production. Man-made fibre output was also down, by 4.2%, but the fall was cushioned by a small amount of growth in China. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101345-gr-beverage-pack.html Euromonitor International' s Beverage Packaging in Greece report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101346-pl-beverage-pack.html Euromonitor International' s Beverage Packaging in Poland report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101507-food-pack-greece.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging in Greece report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101508-food-pack-hungary.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging in Hungary report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101509-food-pack-italy.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging in Italy report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101512-food-pack-poland.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging in Poland report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101514-food-pack-turkey.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging in Turkey report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101515-food-pack-ukraine.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging in Ukraine report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101516-food-pack-uk.html Euromonitor International' s Food Packaging in the United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of food products: dairy; sauces, dressings and condiments; canned/preserved food; impulse foods; chilled and frozen food; baby food. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101691-packaging-australia.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Industry in Australia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101692-packaging-india.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Industry in India report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101693-packaging-japan.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Industry in Japan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101694-packaging-thailand.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Industry in Thailand report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101695-beverages-germany.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages in Germany report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101696-beverages-hungary.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages in Hungary report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101697-beverages-italy.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages in Italy report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101698-beverages-netherlands.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages in the Netherlands report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101699-beverages-spain.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages in Spain report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Packaging & Container 2009-08-01 Euromonitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/eo101700-beverages-sweden.html Euromonitor International' s Packaging Beverages in Sweden report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging of all major types of beverage products: alcoholic drink, soft drinks and hot drinks. en Metal 2009-07-30 YORK MC Management Consulting Inc. http://www.the-infoshop.com/annual/york58542-iron-steel.html This compendium presents the US annual market for Iron & Steel Finished Products (flat, bars, rods, shapes, wire), in its dynamic, in database and charts format. The compendium contains Trend Reports by product families as per international HS classification at HS 04 level (for example Flat-Rolled Iron & Non-alloy Steel Not under 600mm Width, Hot-Rolled, Not Clad; Wire of Stainless Steel; Alloy Steel Bars and Rods, etc.) Each product family is the sum of the consisting Product Groups at HS 06 level. The compendium presents the Trend Reports at the HS 04 level due to the large number of Product Groups. Trend Reports by Product Groups may be provided against specific request. en Plastic 2009-07-30 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd92375-foamed-plastics.html Demand for foamed plastics in the US is forecast to grow 2.9 percent annually to 8.6 billion pounds in 2013, valued at $27 billion. Rebounds are anticipated after the 1.2 percent annual decline experienced between 2003 and 2008. en 2009-07-30 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd92383-specialty-gases.html Demand for specialty gases in the US is forecast to expand 3.6 percent per annum through 2013 to $3.4 billion. High purity atmospheric gases and noble gases will lead demand growth, which will be driven primarily by gains in manufacturing and health care. en Nanotechnology 2009-07-30 Innovative Research and Products (iRAP), Inc. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/irap95302-nano-packagi.html Nanotechnology, the science of very small materials, is poised to have a big impact in food and beverage packaging. Due to very large aspect ratios, a relatively low level of nanoparticle is sufficient to change the properties of packaging materials without significant changes in density, transparency and processing characteristics. The addition of certain nanoparticles into shaped objects and films has been shown to render them light, fire-resistant and stronger in terms of mechanical and thermal performance, as well as less permeable to gases. New packaging solutions will focus more on food safety by controlling microbial growth, delaying oxidation, improving tamper visibility, and convenience. Three basic categories of nanotechnology applications and functionalities appear to be in development for food packaging: enhancement of plastic materials' barriers; incorporation of active components that can deliver functional attributes beyond those of conventional active packaging; and sensing and signaling of relevant information. en Metal 2009-07-30 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi97592-canada-metals.html The Canadian metallurgical sector will experience a deep contraction in 2009, but BMI's latest Canada Metals Report predicts a rapid return to growth from 2010, with the country set to enjoy some of the highest post-recession growth rates in the developed world, provided US trade protectionism does not get in the way of recovery. en 2009-07-30 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi97616-philippines-mining.html According to DNER the mining sector is well placed to ride out the current global economic crisis, due to its strength in the gold and silver sectors. en 2009-07-30 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi97621-korea-mining.html South Korea relies on external sources for much of its mineral requirements. The country imports as much as 87% of its minerals and a significant percentage of its energy resources, including almost the entire demand for bituminous coal, ores and concentrates of copper, iron, lead and zinc. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-30 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi97622-spain-oil-gas.html The latest Spain Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 12.20% of Developed European regional oil demand by 2013, while making no appreciable contribution to supply. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-30 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi97626-uk-oil-gas.html The latest UK Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 12.46% of developed European regional oil demand by 2013, while contributing 24.64% to supply. en 2009-07-30 Global Markets Direct http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/labd100865-chemicals-industry.html Global Chemicals Industry Outlook to 2010 is a new report published by Global Markets Direct in association with ICD Research that analyzes how chemical companies products & services spend, procurement strategies & practices and business are being affected by the recession. en 2009-07-28 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi97607-kazakhstan-mining.html On May 25 2009, Kazakhstan's security service, the KNB ? successor to the Soviet-era KGB ? arrested the head of the country's state uranium company. Mukhtar Dzhakishev, the long-serving head of Kazatomprom (one of the world's largest uranium producers), has been detained on allegations of theft. en 2009-07-28 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi97612-malaysia-mining.html The Malaysian Chamber of Mines believes that the mining industry is already on the road to recovery and is urging investment in the sector. en 2009-07-27 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd92369-plastic-lumber.html Composite & Plastic Lumber is a new Freedonia industry study, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003, 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by material, application and market. en 2009-07-27 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs95661-za-chem-solvent.html Research was carried out to provide a comprehensive analysis of the South African market for chemical solvents and determine the market trends of some key end-user markets, which included paints and coatings, cleaning products, inks, personal care products, glues and adhesives. An analysis of the market structure, as well as an evaluation of the opportunities, drivers and restraints for chemical solvent suppliers and manufacturers in the total market was provided. Additional analysis was provided through strategic recommendations and conclusions. en Packaging & Container 2009-07-26 Global Markets Direct http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/labd100874-packaging-converting.html Global Packaging & Converting Industry Outlook to 2010: Marketing & Sales Strategies and the Impact of Recession and Recovery is a new report published by Global Markets Direct in association with ICD Research that analyzes how packaging suppliers, converters and packaging companies media spend, marketing and sales strategies & practices and business are being affected by the recession. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-26 Global Markets Direct http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/labd100876-oil-gas.html Global Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Outlook to 2010: Marketing & Sales Strategies and the Impact of Recession and Recovery is a new report published by Global Markets Direct in association with ICD Research that analyzes how upstream energy companies and equipment, materials and service supplier' s media spend, marketing and sales strategies & practices and business are being affected by the recession. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-25 Global Markets Direct http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/labd100868-oil-gas.html Global Downstream & Midstream Oil & Gas Industry Outlook to 2010 is a new report published by Global Markets Direct in association with ICD Research that analyzes how downstream and midstream energy companies spend, procurement strategies & practices and business are being affected by the recession. en Plastic 2009-07-24 IAL Consultants http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/ial94861-polyurethane.html IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of its report on the polyurethane markets in South America. The region has seen several years of sustained economic growth, which has led to increased demand for polyurethanes, both flexible and rigid foams. Over the past five years, Brazil' s production of polyurethane products has grown due to increased consumer spending and automotive and refrigeration production aimed at export markets in the Americas and Asia. en 2009-07-24 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc96408-sulfuric-acid.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Sulphuric Acid, including Europe, Asia, Middle East, North America, Latin America and Oceania. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas. en Packaging & Container 2009-07-23 Global Markets Direct http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/labd98338-global-packaging.html Global Packaging and Converting Industry Outlook to 2010 is a new report published by Global Markets Direct in association with ICD Research that analyzes how consumer goods manufacturer's packaging spend, procurement strategies & practices and business are being affected by the recession. en 2009-07-23 Global Markets Direct http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/labd98341-global-mining.html Global Mining Industry Outlook to 2010 is a new report published by Global Markets Direct in association with ICD Research that analyzes how mining companies products & services spend, procurement strategies & practices and business are being affected by the recession. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-23 Global Markets Direct http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/labd98343-upstream-oil.html Global Upstream Oil & Gas Industry Outlook to 2010 is a new report published by Global Markets Direct in association with ICD Research that analyzes how upstream energy companies spend, procurement strategies & practices and business are being affected by the recession. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-23 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd99569-national-oil.html Leading National Oil Companies Benchmarking Analysis report ranks mid-sized, independent oil and gas companies in North America among their peer group companies by comparing them based on performance, scale, growth and exposure. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-22 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd98372-ma-oil-gas-industry.html The report provides detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last four quarters subdivided by deal types, segments, and geographies. en 2009-07-20 The Freedonia Group http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fd92382-metal-finishing.html Demand for metal finishing chemicals in the US is forecast to grow 2.4 percent per year to $2.2 billion in 2013. Although this represents a deceleration from the 2003- 2008 period due to pricing moderation and macroeconomic slowdown, advances will be supported by above average gains in the large transportation equipment market. en Metal 2009-07-20 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs94844-in-metal-transport.html The study analyses the market for transportation of metals in India, providing details of current market size, forecasts, market drivers and restraints. In addition, the study analyses various modes of metal transportation. en Organic Compound 2009-07-20 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc96407-propylene-glycol.html The report analyzes worldwide markets for Propylene glycol, including Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America and Oceania. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas. en Plastic 2009-07-20 Merchant Research & Consulting LTD. http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/mrc97824-ion-ex-resin.html The objective of this review is to analyse the global and CIS markets for ion-exchange resins. We describe their production, application areas, brands, major producers etc. The selection of investment proposals is provided. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-17 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi96918-romania-mining.html The Certej gold project, backed by European Goldfields, made advancements in the permitting process to allow for further exploration and mining in the Certej area. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-17 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi96941-bulgaria-oil.html The latest Bulgaria Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 2.19% of Central and Eastern European (CEE) regional oil demand by 2013, while making no meaningful contribution to supply. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-17 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi96955-czech-republic-oil.html The latest Czech Republic Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 3.83% of Central and Eastern European (CEE) regional oil demand by 2013, while making no material contribution to supply. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-17 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi96979-iraq-oil.html BMI forecasts that Iraq will account for 8.67% of Middle East (ME) regional oil demand by 2013, while providing 10.92% of supply. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-17 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi97011-romania-oil.html The latest Romania Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 4.42% of Central and Eastern European (CEE) regional oil demand by 2013, while providing just 0.56% of supply. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-17 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd97215-financial-credit.html Lower commodity prices, falling demand and non-availability of capital have been hampering investments in the global oil and gas industry. Projects that were feasible a year ago, when oil and gas prices had been high seem economically unfeasible under the current circumstances. Globally, till date, over 50 energy projects have been delayed or abandoned. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-17 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd99570-independent-exploration.html European Independent E&P Companies Benchmarking Analysis report ranks small, independent oil and gas companies in North America among their peer group companies by comparing them based on performance, scale, growth and exposure. en Plastic 2009-07-15 Frost & Sullivan http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/fs94655-bioplastic-india.html The research service gives an overview of the bioplastics market in India with mentions on the key applications, key players in the Indian market, market drivers, market restraints, market challenges and key conclusions. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-15 Business Monitor International http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bmi96969-hungary-oil.html The latest Hungary Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 2.93% of Central and Eastern European (CEE) regional oil demand by 2013, while providing just 0.13% of supply. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-15 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd97220-n-slarge-e-p-companies.html Super-Large North American Independent E&P Companies Benchmarking Analysis report ranks the largest, independent oil and gas companies in North America among their peer group companies by comparing them based on performance, scale, growth and exposure. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-15 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd97221-large-e-p-companies.html Large North American Independent E&P Companies Benchmarking Analysis report ranks large, independent oil and gas companies in North America among their peer group companies by comparing them based on performance, scale, growth and exposure. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-15 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd97222-mid-size-e-p-companies.html Mid Sized North American Independent E&P Companies Benchmarking Analysis report ranks mid-sized, independent oil and gas companies in North America among their peer group companies by comparing them based on performance, scale, growth and exposure. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-15 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd97223-small-size-e-p-compnies.html Small North American Independent E&P Companies Benchmarking Analysis report ranks small, independent oil and gas companies in North America among their peer group companies by comparing them based on performance, scale, growth and exposure. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-15 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd97224-large-canada-e-p-compa.html Large Independent Canadian E&P Companies Benchmarking Analysis report ranks large, independent oil and gas companies in Canada among their peer group companies by comparing them based on performance, scale, growth and exposure. en Fossil Fuel 2009-07-15 GlobalData http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/gd97225-top20-e-p-companies.html Global Top 20 Integrated Oil and Gas Companies Benchmarking Analysis report ranks the largest, independent oil and gas companies in North America among their peer group companies by comparing them based on performance, scale, growth and exposure.