Plastic Materials and Resins Manufacturers

Plastic and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Plastic Resin and Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:


The Society of the Plastics Industry
Information resources available from this organization include:

About Plastics
http://www.plasticsindustry.org/  Select "About Plastics"
Overview of plastics industry includes economic statistics, equipment statistics, history of plastics, benefits of plastic, definitions of plastic resins, NAICS/SIC codes, processing methods, and other sources of plastics information. Most information is accessible free online.

Facts & Figures
http://www.plasticsindustry.org/  Select "About Plastics - Facts & Figures"
Various economic studies and statistical reports provide a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including shipments, employment, wages, capital expenditures, and number of facilities broken out by state and NAICS code. Selected information is accessible free online.

Plastic, Resin, and Rubber Manufacturing
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


American Chemistry Council
Plastics Industry Statistics
http://www.americanchemistry.com/
Reports contain production and detailed sales information by end use market, as well as capacity and inventory measures, for major plastic resins. With substantially all producers participating, these reports are considered the authoritative source of information for the resins industry.

Alliance For The Polyurethanes Industry
Learning Center
http://www.polyurethane.org/s_api/sec.asp?CID=824&DID=3437
Polyurethane industry statistics, history, and applications. Available free online.

American Chemistry Council
Polyurethane Industry Market Surveys
http://www.americanchemistry.com/store/polyurethane.aspx
Market surveys for various segments of the polyurethane industry.

Industry Market Research Reports
Plastic Manufacturing
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Plastics Materials and Resins Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "325211"
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


Industry Financial Ratios
Plastics Materials and Resins Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "325211"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

The Society of the Plastics Industry
Financial and Operating Ratios Survey for Plastic Processing Companies
http://store.plasticsindustry.org/source/orders/index.cfm
Survey includes balance sheets, income statements, financial and operating ratios, and statistical data for processing companies, with data segmented  by sales volume, processing method, profitability, and location.

International Cast Polymer Alliance
Cost of Doing Business Report
http://www.icpa-hq.org/publications/books.cfm
Report covers all aspects of running a cast polymer operation including: size of facility, use of technology, employee benefits and staff levels, and revenues by product or service category are covered, moreover, it also tracks operating expenses such as insurance, salaries and wages, rent, and employee benefits and important financial ratios measuring solvency, liquidity, asset management and productivity, equity investment and long-term debt.

Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors
North American Plastics Industry Survey
http://www.mappinc.com  Select "Publications"
Survey provides benchmarks for key areas including finance, marketing, operations, quality, and human resources.


International Cast Polymer Alliance
Cost of Doing Business Report
http://www.icpa-hq.org/publications/books.cfm
Report covers all aspects of running a cast polymer operation including: size of facility, use of technology, employee benefits and staff levels, and revenues by product or service category are covered, moreover, it also tracks operating expenses such as insurance, salaries and wages, rent, and employee benefits and important financial ratios measuring solvency, liquidity, asset management and productivity, equity investment and long-term debt.

Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors
Wage and Salary Survey
Health & Ancillary Insurance Report
http://www.mappinc.com  Select "Publications"
Salary, wage, and benefit information for job positions in multiple areas of operations, with detailed information on health plans and other employee benefits.


Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Plastics Products Manufacturers
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for plastics products manufacturers and more than 200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.



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