Fine chemicals : the industry and the business /

• Other Authors: Pollak, Peter, 1934-
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley & Sons, [2011]
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Subjects: Chemicals.; Chemical engineering.; Chemical industry.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Chemical & Biochemical.; SCIENCE > Chemistry > Industrial & Technical.; Feinchemikalie.; Chemische Industrie.; Technische Chemie.; Electronic books.

 A second, revised edition, which takes into consideration the developments in the field since the first edition was written, including substantial updating of facts and figures and other content, like a discussion of the offer / demand balance for fine chemicals. This book is a comprehensive reference on one of the most exciting and challenging segments of the modern chemical industry, and a practical guide for developing and succeeding in the multibillion fine chemicals business. The book is divided into three parts: 1. The Fine Chemicals Industry - definitions, products, technologies, facili. 

 Frontmatter -- Color Plates -- The Industry. What Fine Chemicals are -- The Fine Chemical Industry -- Products -- Technologies -- Facilities and Plants -- Research and Development -- Cost Calculation -- Management Aspects -- Bibliography -- The Business. Market Size and Structure -- The Business Condition -- Customer Base -- Marketing -- Bibliography -- Outlook. General Trends and Growth Drivers -- Globalization -- Biotechnology -- Ethical Pharmaceutical Industry -- Generics -- Other Life Science Industries -- Contract Research Organizations -- Conclusion: Who is Fittest for the Future? -- Bibliography -- Abbreviations -- Appendices. A.1: Information Sources/Life Sciences -- A.2: Checklist for New Product Evaluation -- A.3: Project Schedule, Custom Manufacturing Project -- A.4: Company Scorecard -- A.5: Job Description for Business Development Manager -- A.6: Checklist for the Selection of Outsourcing Partners -- A.7: Checklist for the Manufacture of Nonregulated (or Basic GMP) Fine Chemicals -- A.8: Checklist for Customer Visit -- A.9: Outline for a Company Presentation -- A.10: Overseas Expansion of Indian Pharma and Fine Chemical Companies -- A.11: Asian Expansion of Western Fine Chemical Companies -- Index.