CAPE TOWN, South Africa -
2008 saw the beginning of a major global economic crisis that affected many industries across the globe. The chemicals sector was one such industry that suffered under the weight of the worldwide recession.
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“Chemical industry participants are now preparing to position themselves for the future, looking to take advantage of the growth opportunities presented by the rebound,” says Frost & Sullivan chemicals analyst Laura Peinke. “From manufacturers to end-users, companies in the chemicals industry are looking for strategic opportunities, and sub-Saharan Africa is a region with significant potential for growth.”
To offer decision makers a comprehensive overview of the potential of key markets in the sub-Saharan African chemicals industry, Frost & Sullivan will be hosting an online analyst briefing on Wednesday 19 August 2009 at 2:00 pm BST/ 3:00pm CAT.
The briefing will benefit manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and end-users of all chemical products, across all sectors by discussing where the opportunities and risks lie within the sub-Saharan African chemicals industry.
“The chemicals industry in Africa has not been as heavily affected as in other parts of the world,” Peinke says. “Companies willing to engage with this market can expect to find a number of key areas that offer significant growth potential.”
To participate, please email Patrick Cairns at patrick.cairns@frost.com with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail, address, city and country. Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.
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