Companies - Holland Colours

Holland Colours is an international company in the field of pigments and pigment preparations. Important segments which have the global focus of Holland Colours are: Synthetic Applications related to the building and construction industry, Plastic Packaging and Industrial semi-finished products. Products of Holland Colours such Holcobatch, Holcomax, Holcosil and Holcores are worldwide known concepts in the core markets. The 100% Holland Colours companies in the Netherlands, Hungary, the United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia are active in the areas of sales, production and application laboratories. In Canada, Singapore and Germany, Holland Colours has 100% subsidiaries that operate as sales offices. Holland Colours also has a joint venture in Japan (Japan HCA), in which Kikuchi Color & Chemicals Corporation is a 40% partner. In addition to these 12 countries in which Holland Colours has offices, Holland Colours has an extensive network of agents and distributors. In total, the company serves customers in more than 80 countries worldwide.

http://www.hollandcolours.com

Chemicals

Companies in the chemicals industry make raw materials, intermediate and final chemical end products, including gases, paints, plastics, fibers and resins. A distinction can be made between various bulk coarse (petro) chemicals and fine chemicals. The bulk chemicals like ethylene and propylene, are derived from petroleum and natural gas and form the raw material for plastics and other chemical products. Production takes place in large quantities and is very capital intensive. The margins are relatively small and the market has a cyclical character. The fine chemicals, including pigments, perfume and fragrances and raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry, are closer to the final product. The margins on these products are higher, but the production is more research-intensive. The market is in general less cyclical, but depend more on product introductions. The activities with the food, pharmaceutical and bio-related industries are indicated as life science activities. By focusing on integrated production and market leadership in a specific area, companies in the chemicals sector can build a competitive advantage.