Kline’s Energy Practice Vice-President to Discuss the Latest Developments in Gas-to-Liquid Basestocks
The debut of Gas-to-Liquid base stocks is fast approaching, with the first supply expected from the Pearl project in Qatar next year. Presenting at the ICIS Pan-American Base Oils & Lubricants conference, William Downey, Vice-President of Kline’s Petroleum and Energy Practice, will provide insights on Continue reading
Natural Products Outperform the Overall Personal Care Market: More Double-digit Growth on the Global Horizon
The surge in consumer interest in, and adoption of, natural personal care products around the globe has driven outstanding growth in this segment of the market even as the overall industry has Continue reading
Can Russia shake its dependence on energy exports?
Russia boasts an abundance of energy reserves, which make up a significant proportion of the country’s total commodity exports. Along with metals and other precious commodities, oil and gas exports are key contributors to the growth of the Russian economy. While energy exports generated rapid economic growth before the recession, Russia paid dearly for this dependence duringContinue reading
Competitive Dynamics Favor Ample Opportunities in the U.S. Janitorial and Housekeeping Cleaning Products Market
Consumption of janitorial and housekeeping cleaning products by commercial and institutional facilities in the United States have reached an estimated $3.6 billion in end-user dollars in 2010. The market has been affected by the economic recession, but is forecasted to grow by an average annual rate of 3.5% to reach more than $4.2 billion in 2015. Continue reading
Kline’s expert to discuss natural and natural-inspired products at the Natural Beauty Summit in Paris
Kline & Company, with its ongoing extensive research on the global natural personal care market, has developed a unique system that divides regional and global natural brands into “truly natural” and “natural- inspired” segments by analyzing product ingredients and sourcing. Continue reading
Prominent OTC companies on hand at CHPA’s Market Exchange
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and nutritional supplements play an increasingly vital role in America’s healthcare system. Sales continue to grow in spite of the recent recession, as customers seek cost-effective treatment options. Some OTC categories have even benefited from the economic downturn.Continue reading
Nonprescription Drugs Cost Structures Fluctuate with Increased Cost of Goods
A number of costs associated with nonprescription drug manufacturing and marketing have increased over the past two and a half years. Certain material costs for plastic bottles and blister packs have risen by Continue reading
Disparities in Regional Growth Characterize the Recovery Outlook for European Synthetic Latex Polymers
Although the market for synthetic latex polymers in Europe is expected to grow at a modest CAGR of 0.9% through 2014, it continued to demonstrate a declining trend in 2009 due to significant contraction in major end-use markets. The total market was estimated at 2.5 million dry tonnes in 2009. Continue reading
India Holds the Potential for Becoming a Major Consumption Market for Personal Care Ingredients, Anticipates Kline
In 2009, the market size for specialty personal care ingredients in India was estimated at over 33,000 tonnes. Price sensitivity of the Indian personal care consumers contributed to the slow industry growth in the past; however,Continue reading
Kline’s expert to discuss trends in personal care indredients at in-cosmetics Asia 2010 in Bangkok
Kline’s Chemicals and Materials Industry Manager, Anna Ibbotson, will discuss trends in personal care at in-cosmetics Asia 2010. Anna will present on the following topics: Continue reading
