Saving Costs in Chemical Management

January 28, 2019

The chemical industry is one of the world’s largest industrial sectors, with sales worth USD 5 681 billion in 2017. It includes producers of industrial chemicals, polymers, pharmaceuticals pesticides, biocides, food and feed additives, and cosmetics. The industry is expected to grow to almost USD 22 000 billion by 2060.

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Founded in 2005, AFCONA Additives can still be considered a relatively young company. However, with a staff of over 170 employees worldwide, and led by a management team with decades of experience in the coatings and additives industries, the company has quickly made a name for itself in the paint, coatings, plastics, graphic arts, and affiliated industries. Innovation, responsiveness, and excellent technical support have been pillars of the company's success.

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