Primary Impact Authors Overview of China Plastics Industry and Makes Available Subscription Studies on China's Masterbatch, Compounding, Injection Molding, and Extrusion Markets

Companies Involved in the China Plastics Industry, Companies Considering Entering the Market, Companies Whose Competitors Are Involved in China, and Investors, Will Benefit from This Newly Released Report and Subscription Studies Produced by Primary Impact.

Nov. 20, 2006--Primary Impact, a research firm specializing in primary competitive intelligence for the plastics, automotive, medical device and pharmaceutical industries has released findings of a broad overview of the China plastics industry. The 50-page study includes market data concerning plastics machinery suppliers, resins, molds and dies, plastics processors and end-use products produced in the Chinese plastic market. The data, gathered mostly firsthand from the Chinese government and trade association sources, provides an overview of production revenue, production volume, number of companies, geographic segmentation, ownership types, profitability, and imports vs. exports.

The China Plastics Overview, FREE from Primary Impact, will provide clear information about the areas of growth, opportunity, and challenges in this dynamic market place. The study, which was produced for and sponsored by PlasticsNews, a trade publication serving the international plastics industry, was released at its first "Plastics News China Forum 2006 - Navigating China's Business Landscape", held November 14 - 15, 2006 in Chicago. The forum provided plastics industry decision-makers with current information and trends, and brought together experts in the field to share industry knowledge.

At the China Forum, Primary Impact made available four subscription studies designed to help executives uncover deeper knowledge of the China plastics industry, specifically in the masterbatch, compounding, injection molding and extrusion markets.

"These studies will detail the remarkable growth of the China plastics market, the changes resulting from expansion, and new trends driving each of these segments," said Anthony Napoletano, Managing Director, Primary Impact. These segments of China's plastics industry are driving much of the industry transformation. Primary Impact is responding to industry needs for a high level of firsthand, comprehensive data.

The masterbatch market study will detail the competitive structure of the marketplace and will provide insights for color suppliers and additive manufacturers.

The compounding market study addresses reinforced polyolefins, filled nylons, styrenics, olefins, polycarbonate/nylon blends, color compounds, and concentrates. It focuses on the impact of trends in markets, materials, and additives and its impact on the overall manufacturing growth in its end-use markets. This report captures new opportunities and issues as compounders try to keep pace with processors experiencing expansion.

The injection molding market study addresses processors, molds and dies, and molding machinery. It profiles and segments companies by sales, geography, industry focus, and expansion plans. It analyzes thousands of companies and profiles the companies who produce the majority of business.

The extrusion market study addresses extruder companies and extruder manufacturers in China. It analyzes production companies responsible for the majority of business to reveal new trends. It profiles and segments companies by sales, geography, industry focus, product lines, and expansion plans. Product lines include plastic pipe, film, filament/woven products, foam and profiles.

To receive a copy of the free, 50-page China Overview or to review more information about the subscription studies, visit the Primary Impact website at Primary-Impact.com.

About Primary Impact:

With over 20-years experience and over 150 satisfied customers, Primary Impact's expanding staff of research "professionals on the street in the US and China" is poised to serve a developing marketplace well into the next decade. As a recognized global provider of competitive intelligence with deep roots in the Chinese culture, Primary Impact continually exceeds client expectations and outpaces the competitive intelligence market in China and the US. For more information please visit Primary-Impact.com.

CONTACT: Primary Impact

Anthony Napoletano

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Primary Impact Expands China Operations to Serve Growing Need for Market Research in China

Companies conducting manufacturing or other business in China have an expanded resource for China marketing and market research news from Primary Impact.

September, 2006– Primary Impact, a research firm specializing in primary competitive intelligence for the automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, and plastics markets, has expended its operations to keep in pace with the growing need for firsthand fact-based information for market research in China.

As more companies based in the United States open worldwide manufacturing centers in China or sell to the growing Chinese domestic market, the need for reliable business consulting, strategic planning, and accurate market research in China is increasing. To address this need, Primary Impact has expanded its China operations to provide customized primary research.

For companies seeking competitive market intelligence, finding an experienced and reliable source can be difficult. Primary Impact’s unique approach of having professionals trained in intelligence gathering, in the technical and/or medical fields, and who are culturally literate, sets it apart from other companies selling market intelligence for competitive advantage in China.

Primary Impact specializes in the automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, and plastics industries, providing a comprehensive suite of business intelligence consulting services. The company uses highly qualified intelligence professionals who are based in China and who have technical or medical backgrounds relevant to the client’s needs. “The best business decisions are made with firsthand information,” says Anthony Napoletano, Managing Member of Primary Impact. “That’s what we supply.” The company uses a “feet on the street” approach, based on information gathered firsthand by medical or technical professionals skilled in gathering business intelligence.

Primary Impact offers a variety of client services, including benchmarking, competitive intelligence, distributor selection, competitive manufacturing costs, market assessment, and a number of client specific services that are vital in the competitive global market. Clients include Fortune 1000, mid-sized, and smaller companies. Besides offering market research in China, Primary Impact also offers market intelligence services in the United States, gathering competitive and market information in its core industries – automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, and plastics.

The company’s website, Primary-Impact.com, offers free China reports, case studies, and detailed descriptions of client services offered in China and the United States.

About Primary Impact:

With over 20-years experience and over 150 satisfied customers, Primary Impact’s expanding staff of research professionals is poised to serve a developing marketplace well into the next decade. As a recognized global provider of competitive intelligence with deep roots in the Chinese culture, Primary Impact continually exceeds client expectations and outpaces the competitive intelligence market in China and the US. For more information please visit Primary-Impact.com.

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