Fine Chemicals
The Industry and the Business
2nd Edition
Published on 26. April 2011
Book
Hardback
312 pages
978-0-470-62767-9 (ISBN)
Description
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, facilities, costs, and management aspects; 2. The Business - the market, customers, and marketing; and 3. Outlook: changes in the offer / demand scenario, the role of emerging companies in Asia (especially China and India), and forecast of market changes.
Reviews / Votes
Named CHOICE Outstanding Title for 2012"I would recommend it to anyone working with or within the fine chemicals industry." (Chemistry & Industry, 5 December 2011)
More details
Edition
2. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Photos: 0 B&W, 0 Color
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
611 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-62767-9 (9780470627679)
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04/2007
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Person
PETER POLLAK, PhD, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the development of the modern pharmaceutical fine chemicals industry. Now a consultant in fine chemicals business and a board member of several fine chemical companies, he worked for Lonza Ltd. in Switzerland and the United States for more than thirty years, serving in such positions as senior vice president and general manager of fine chemicals and vice president, business unit-fine chemicals.
Content
Preface to the Second Edition.
Preface to the First Edition.
Acknowledgments.
Part I The Industry.
1. What Fine Chemicals Are.
2. The Fine Chemical Industry.
3. Products.
4. Technologies.
5. Facilities and Plants.
6. Research and Development.
7. Cost Calculation.
8. Management Aspects.
Bibliography.
Part II The Business.
9. Market Size and Structure.
10. The Business Condition.
11. Customer Base.
12. Marketing.
Bibliography.
Part III Outlook.
13. General Trends and Growth Drivers.
14. Globalization.
15. Biotechnology.
16. Ethical Pharmaceutical Industry.
17. Generics.
18. Other Life Science Industries.
19. Contract Research Organizations.
20. 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 Product Schedule, Custom Manufacturing Product.
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 Pharm and Fine Chemical Companies.
A.11 Asian Expansion of Western Fine Chemical Companies.
Index.
Note.