1. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Paint Additives Market New Coating Formulations Generate Greater Performance Requirements Chemicals & Materials Group “With the advancements in new formulations, development of latest resin technologies and innovative additives, the additive suppliers find it hard to educate the paint manufacturers about the compatibility existing between the various paint additives and also with other components such as resins and pigments.”

2. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends Environmentally compliant paint formulations fuel demand for additives New coating formulations drives demand Increase in demand for multi-tasking additives Mature paints and coatings market restrains growth of additives Price pressure by the paint industry limits revenue growth

3. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Detailed insights into recent developments and trends Drivers, restraints, challenges, and strategic recommendations Analyst insights on ‘hot topics’ and emerging applications in the paint additives market Market sizing and competitive analysis Market forecasts and opportunity analysis End user analysis within each report

4. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Coverage: The United States Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics Winning strategies to help you create precise business plans

5. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Current Market Participants Find out how you compare to the competition in a particular market Assess current and future drivers and restraints Determine and exploit new market share opportunities New Entrants Analyze challenges associated with the industry Understand how strong top market participants are in the market Position yourself to capitalize on the market’s unmet needs Investment Community Analyze long-term strategies of companies developing new additive formulations Determine which participants will outperform the competition Assess attractiveness of investing in the paint additives market Who Will Benefit?

6. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What’s Included Analysis of different types of additive products: Surfactants Rheology Modifiers Driers Foam Control Agents Biocides

7. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. 3M Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Akrochem Corp. Arch Chemicals, Inc. Ashland Specialty Chemical Company Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc. Borchers Paint Additives Byk-Chemie USA Cabot Corp. Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Clariant Corp. Cognis Corp. Key Market Participants Cray Valley Cytec Industries, Inc. Degussa Tego Coating and Ink Additives Dexter Chemical L.L.C. Dow Corning Corp. Dura / Shepherd Elementis Specialties, Inc. Engelhard Corp. GE Silicones Genesee Polymers Corp. Hercules, Inc. International Specialty Products, Inc. (ISP)

8. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Market Participants (Cont’d) King Industries, Inc. Lorama Chemicals, Inc. Noveon Performance Coatings OM Group, Inc. Rhodia, Inc. Rockwood Specialties, Inc. Rohm and Haas Company Sud-Chemie, Inc. The Dow Chemical Company Thor Group Company Troy Corp. Surface Specialties, Inc. Ultra Additives, Inc. Uniqema (ICI Group) Wacker Silicones

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