2. European Flame-Retardant Chemicals “The ability to adapt and innovate in response to new legislation and anticipated customer needs will be key to future success” Max Crosetti Research Analyst Frost & Sullivan

3. Key Findings Low prices and high costs decrease profit margins and drive further consolidation Diverse market where niche products provide excellent growth alternatives to traditional chemicals Legislation and regulations continue to play a key role in market developments

4. Key content Impact of demand trends across all sectors of the market and on volume, value and pricing trends. Analysis of strategic positioning of major players, and their key avenues for growth.

5. Who would benefit from this report? Sales Departments Organise Specialised Sales Force Provide Customer Service and Support Exploit E-Commerce Opportunities Marketing Departments Move Beyond Core Products Promote Flame Retardant Benefits Align Business to Customer Needs Research Department Develop Products for New Markets and Applications Improve Exiting Products All Departments Monitor and Participate in Mergers and Acquisitions Forge Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances

6. Key Featured Companies Akzo Nobel Albemarle Bayer Campine Clariant Dead Sea Bromine Great Lakes Martinswerk

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