Fine Chemicals: The Industry and the Business, Second Edition

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Now updated - the authoritative reference on one of the most exciting and challenging areas of the modern chemical industry This highly readable and informative reference continues to take a comprehensive, in-depth view of the products, markets, and technology of the fine chemicals industry and business. Dr. Peter Pollak, one of the foremost authorities in the field, provides an insider's unique perspective on fine chemicals from both a technological and a commercial viewpoint, covering all recent developments. He provides ample facts and figures including sixty-three tables, thirty figures, and nineteen photo inserts - making this a well-illustrated and documented text. This reference is divided into three parts: Part One: The Industry discusses the types of fine chemical companies, the range of products and services, the role of research and development, the underlying technologies, and the challenges facing management Part Two: The Business explores the key markets for fine chemicals - such as the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and animal health industries - and the relevant marketing strategies, as well as the ins and outs of pricing, distribution channels, intellectual property rights, account management, and promotion Part Three: Outlook examines trends such as globalization and outsourcing, forecasts future growth and development by industry segment, and discusses prerequisites for success in the field This new edition features both updated and new information on the offer/demand balance for fine chemicals and the escalating impact of emerging companies in Asia, particularly from China and India. It describes the inversion of the mergers and acquisitions scenario from a seller's to a buyer's market, the broadening of the fine chemical business model, and the expanding role of biotechnology, as well as the impact of increased outsourcing of chemical manufacturing and the growing consumption of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals by the life science industry. Also included are numerous molecular structures, engineering diagrams, and tables to facilitate understanding. For a thorough understanding of the technology, the business, and the future of the fine chemicals industry, this book's insight is unprecedented. It is ideally suited for those in the industry - including employees, suppliers, customers, investors, and consulting companies - as well as academic and other research organizations, students and educators, public officials, media representatives, and anyone else who wants to understand the intricacies of the industry. Fine Chemicals has been recognized as Outstanding Academic Title 2012 (Choice, v.50, no. 05, January 2013). Content: Chapter 1 What Fine Chemicals are (pages 1–7): Chapter 2 The Fine Chemical Industry (pages 8–25): Chapter 3 Products (pages 26–31): Chapter 4 Technologies (pages 32–48): Chapter 5 Facilities and Plants (pages 49–65): Chapter 6 Research and Development (pages 66–74): Chapter 7 Cost Calculation (pages 75–80): Chapter 8 Management Aspects (pages 81–90): Chapter 9 Market Size and Structure (pages 93–99): Chapter 10 The Business Condition (pages 100–106): Chapter 11 Customer Base (pages 107–140): Chapter 12 Marketing (pages 141–177): Chapter 13 General Trends and Growth Drivers (pages 179–183): Chapter 14 Globalization (pages 184–197): Chapter 15 Biotechnology (pages 198–202): Chapter 16 Ethical Pharmaceutical Industry (pages 203–216): Chapter 17 Generics (pages 217–223): Chapter 18 Other Life Science Industries (pages 224–227): Chapter 19 Contract Research Organizations (pages 228–230): Chapter 20 Conclusion: Who is Fittest for the Future? (pages 231–235):