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:
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.
Plastics Wholesaling
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:
Sample industry report is available free online.
American Chemistry Council
Plastics Statistics
http://www.americanchemistry.com/
Comprehensive statistical reports provide detailed production and sales information for thermoset
and thermoplastic resins by type of resin and end-use application or market. Reports are available
by subscription or can be purchased on an individual basis; selected information and excerpts from
the reports can be viewed free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
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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
Plastic Materials Distributors
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "424610"
Industry statistics for plastic materials distributors 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
Plastic Materials Distributors
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "424610"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for plastic materials
distributors. 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.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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