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Cook Composites and Polymers Overview

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820 E. 14th Ave. Kansas City, 
MO 64116 United States
Phone: 816-391-6000
Fax:816-391-6122
Toll Free:800-821-3590

Company Description

The gel coats are cookin' at Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP), which is the North American resins division of TOTAL's chemicals division. CCP is the world's #1 supplier of gel coats and also manufactures powder coating and composite resins in addition to industrial cleaners and maintenance products. Its products are used for marine, construction, and transportation applications. They go into such diverse products as furniture, cookware, showers and tubs, and in RV and truck panels. CCP has its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2010 French chemicals company Arkema  acquired CCP and other assets of TOTAL's chemicals business in a $730 million deal. 

Cook Composites and Polymers Company Profile Report

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  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
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    • Industry Information

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    Overview

    The US paint and coatings manufacturing industry includes about 1,100 companies with combined annual sales of about $20 billion. Large companies include Benjamin Moore, RPM International, Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, and divisions of DuPont and PPG. The industry is highly concentrated: the largest 50 companies account for about 80 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 2851

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company manage seasonal or cyclical demand?

    Demand for paints is cyclical and strongly tied to the general US economy because demand for housing, cars, and other industrial goods fluctuates. Paints and coatings are a mature business. US paint production was flat for a number of years before...

     

    How do fluctuations in raw material prices impact the company?

    Because many paint resins and solvents are made from industrial chemicals derived from crude oil or natural gas, the cost of production can vary significantly. Manufacturers have only a limited ability to pass higher costs to customers. Crude oil...

     

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    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

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      • Recent Developments

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      • Call Preparation Questions

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      • Industry Forecast

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      • Business Challenges

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      • Executive Insight

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      • Financial Information

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      Overview

      The US plastic resins and synthetic fibers manufacturing industry consists of about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $100 billion. Major companies include Dow Chemical, DuPont, Chevron Phillips, Huntsman, Celanese, and Momentive Specialty Chemicals. The US industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies have more than 80 percent of the market.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company manage sharp swings in demand?

      US production of products made from plastic resins can vary sharply from year to year, making demand difficult to predict in the plastic resins and synthetic fibers manufacturing industry. Resin production can change more than 10 percent a year for...

       

      How does the company protect itself from higher raw material prices?

      Resin manufacturers can be exposed to rapid changes in raw material inventory values, and may be unable to pass cost increases to customers. The major raw materials for resin manufacture are derived from oil and natural gas, and these costs can swing...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

        The US chemicals industry includes about 10,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $700 billion. Major companies include Dow, DuPont, Eastman Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical, and Huntsman. The US industry is concentrated: the 50 largest firms generate more than half of industry revenue.

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How has the company been affected by recent changes in energy and raw material costs?

        Because of the high energy requirements in chemical production, higher energy prices can greatly affect costs. Many manufacturers use natural gas as a source of heat, or natural gas or crude oil as feedstocks. Feedstocks and energy can account for...

         

        How does the company track compliance with federal regulations?

        Despite large investments to prevent air, water, and ground pollution, chemical companies have ongoing exposure to environmental and health issues, because regulations continue to tighten and past practices continue to result in large cleanup costs...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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