Industrial Specialties + Minerals

Driving innovation in industrial applications

The industrial sector is constantly evolving, with a growing demand for advanced materials and innovative solutions that enhance performance and sustainability.

This surge in innovation is reshaping traditional industrial applications, resulting in the creation of more efficient and eco-friendly solutions. Whether it’s in manufacturing processes, product development, or supply chain management, fostering innovation is crucial for addressing the complex challenges of the modern industrial sector and unlocking new opportunities for growth and advancement.

At Kline + Company, we are dedicated to supporting this dynamic industry by providing comprehensive insights and strategic advisory services across the industrial specialties and minerals value chain.

Let us show you how our products and services keep you ahead of the curve.

A Trusted industry partner

For 65 years, Kline has been a trusted name in the industrial specialties and minerals industry, providing unparalleled market insights and strategic advisory services. We pride ourselves on producing an extensive array of detailed reports that cover various segments of the industry, ensuring our clients have access to the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available.

As a leader in market intelligence and strategic advisory services, Kline remains committed to supporting our clients’ success in the ever-evolving industrial specialties and minerals landscape. Explore our wealth of knowledge and discover how our expertise can drive your business forward.

Work with leading global industrial suppliers

Global footprint through

11

offices worldwide allows us to conduct research in local languages, which yields better insights

Detailed reports + databases with markets split by supplier, brand, end use, product type, and active ingredients

65

years in the industrial specialties and minerals industry

In-depth B2B interviews with suppliers, distributors, regulatory bodies, and other experts provide a holistic assessment of markets

Key areas of focus

Products + service
capabilities/experiences

Industrial Specialties

Synthetic Latex Polymers

An in-depth analysis of the global synthetic latex polymers market, exploring application markets, and identifying opportunities and challenges influenced by supply-demand dynamics, economic challenges, and emerging trends

Industrial Surfactants

Discover the vast potential of surfactants in industrial applications, from food and beverages to paints and lubricants. Our report unveils the growth opportunities and complex drivers essential for crafting a winning business strategy.

Industrial Esters

Detailed analysis of the esters market across various industrial applications, providing insights into market size, competitive landscape, trends, and growth opportunities in key application areas.

Specialty Biocides

An in-depth analysis of the specialty biocides market, delivering detailed analysis and insights at the end-use application level.

While generally regarded as cost-driven mature markets, industrial specialties often offer interesting opportunities. Whether these opportunities are driven by a change of regulation, the need for increased sustainability, or the emergence of a new technology, they require a granular understanding of complex and multi-application markets. Our experts at Kline + Company are best positioned to help chemical companies identify and make the most of these growth opportunities

—Sunanda Desai
Vice President, Chemicals Practice Leader at Kline + Company

CASE - Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers

The CASE sector is a critical component of the industrial specialties market, providing essential materials that enhance the performance and durability of various products. At Kline + Company, we offer comprehensive insights and strategic advisory services to help businesses navigate this dynamic and rapidly evolving market.

Coatings

Kline + Company have worked across the Paints and Coatings value chain providing market and competitive intelligence services to international players.

Our experience encompasses architectural and industrial coatings across various applications, including automotive, manufacturing, construction, and oil & gas.

Adhesives + Sealants

Kline + Company has assisted clients to plan, strategize, identify opportunities for adhesive technologies or new applications for existing technologies.

Our experience spans reactive, polyurethane, hotmelt, pressure sensitive and waterborne adhesives.

Elastomers

Kline + Company has conducted many engagements on assessment of elastomers including their use in automotive, construction, and consumer goods industries.

Industrial Minerals

The shift towards a more sustainable economy is significantly increasing the demand for minerals essential for renewable energy sources and electric vehicles. Challenges such as shortages and political conflicts are making these minerals harder to obtain. Therefore, identifying the most critical minerals and ensuring a steady supply through strategies like long-term agreements between miners and manufacturers is vital.

At Kline + Company, we provide in-depth analysis and strategic guidance to assist businesses in adapting to this changing and fast-paced market.

Select Advisory Experience

Specialty Silicas

  • Overview of Europe and North America markets for Precipitated silica and Fumed silica
  • Natural silica markets – European analysis
  • Worldwide Growth Opportunities in Specialty Silicas
  • Commercial Potential for Precipitated Geothermal Silica

Specialty Clays

  • Analysis of the European and North American coating clay markets
  • Global entry strategy in bentonite
  • Global entry strategy in calcined kaoli
  • Analysis of the European and North American coating clay markets

Boron + Specialty Borates

  • Specialty Boron Products and Associated Applications
  • Boric acid price forecasting
  • North America Amorphous Boron study

Other

  • Global diversification strategy in industrial minerals
  • Global market analysis in silicon carbide
  • Global growth and diversification program assessing Alumina trihydrate market

Connect with us

Connect with Kline to learn more about how our industry expertise and extensive network of professional end-use decision makers can help you address business challenges, exploit opportunities, and create a successful strategy for the future

Meet the team

Sunanda Desai

Vice President, Chemicals

Nikola Matic

Vice President

Anamaria Dutton

Senior Account Manager

Frances Davidson

Senior Account Manager

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