One of our client is trying to understand Polymer Processing aids aspects. They would like to discuss following points:
1. Global market size and growth rate
2. Which are the large suppliers globally and in India? What are their shares? Why are some companies dominant?
3. Is the technology for manufacturing easily available?
4. Is there a difference in performance of products of different companies?
5. Which are the key end-use industries? Is the per unit usage increasing/decreasing? Based on this, what will be growth?
6. Typical margins in manufacturing
7. What are the key raw materials? Are they easily available?
8. What is the nature of customers? Do they look for customized products? Do they have long term relationships with suppliers?
9. Availability of suitable companies (Rs 20-150 Cr revenue) to invest in
10. What is the minimum economic size? What is the investment required for the same?
11. What is the scope of leveraging India operations? In terms of raw material availability, low cost of production etc.
12. Which are the regulations around production and sale of finished goods and procurement of key raw materials?
13. Other challenges related to manufacturing/ logistics/sales/ obtaining license
14. Does manufacturing lead to pollution or significant waste generation?
15. Is manufacturing /waste disposal water intensive?
