1. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Water Treatment Chemicals in Central and Eastern Europe – Coagulants and Flocculants Compliance with EU Directives to Compel Demand for Water Treatment Chemicals Chemicals, Materials and Food Group “ Membership to European Union (EU) brings with it promising business opportunities for suppliers of coagulants and flocculants, as the market for water treatment chemicals in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) s growing and developing.”

2. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends Implementation of EU Regulations drives demand for municipal and industrial water treatment Economic stability increases attractiveness of CEE markets EU membership boosts industrial growth and increased recycling of internal process water Increasing environmental awareness in Eastern Europe drives water treatment sector Future introduction of the single European currency to boost revenues and industrial growth Delays in building projects of municipal water treatment plants slow down market growth Lack of regulatory framework for enforcement of EU regulations on water and wastewater treatment

3. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Detailed insights into recent developments and trends Drivers, restraints, challenges, and strategic recommendations Analyst insights on emerging issues in the water treatment chemicals market Market sizing and competitive analysis Market forecasts and opportunity analysis End user analysis within each report

4. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Coverage: Europe Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics Winning strategies to help you create precise business plans

5. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Market Participants  Find out how you compare to the competition  Assess current and future drivers and restraints  Determine and exploit new market share opportunities New Entrants  Analyse challenges associated with the industry in CEE  Calculate time scales for strategy implementation  Formulate efficient market entry strategy Investment Community  Analyse long-term strategies of coagulants & flocculants industry participants in CEE  Determine which participants will outperform the competition  Assess attractiveness of investing in coagulants & flocculants market in CEE

6. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What's Included Biocides Active carbon pH adjusters Ion exchange resins Anti-foamants and defoamers Coagulants and flocculants

7. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Market Participants Suppliers of Coagulants & Flocculants  Kemira  SNF Floerger  Feralco  Rokita  Sachtleben  Donau Chemie  Motim  Ciba  Cytec  Degussa  BASF  BK Giulini Water service management companies  Nalco  GE Betz  Suez  Veolia  SAUR  BWT ( Best Water Technology)  RWE Aqua  Henkel Water  Kurita

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