Plastic Products Manufacturers

Plastic Products Manufacturing
http://www.ibisworld.com  (see detail listing for specific type of process/product)
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report sections 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 and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Plastic Resins & Synthetic Fibers
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:


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.


Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; 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.

BizMiner
Industry Market Analysis
Plastic Products
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "SIC Drilldown - Manufacturing - 3000"
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies, annual sales and sales trends, 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 reports are accessible free online.

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


BizMiner
Industry Financial Ratios
Plastic Products
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "SIC Drilldown - Manufacturing - 3000"
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Financial statements and ratios are available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports are accessible 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.

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.


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.

Injection Molding Magazine
Injection Molding Salary Estimator
http://www.plasticstoday.com/injection-molding-salary-estimator
Salary estimator allows users to calculate a salary estimate for selected job functions using various criteria such as experience, type and size of organization, and location. Available free online.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics - Plastic Product Manufacturing
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics4_326100.htm
Annual survey provides wage and salary data by job position on a national basis. All data is free online.


Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Plastic Products Manufacturers
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for plastic products manufacturers and more than 190 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.