Chatsworth Associates Pte Ltd
CONSULTANTS to the CHEMICAL, PETROCHEMICAL, PLASTICS and RUBBER INDUSTRIES IN SE ASIA
Based in Singapore, Chatsworth Associates is at the centre of high technology growth industries and one of the largest groupings of plastic resin producing and compounding complexes in the region. Excellent infrastructure and logistics facilitates effective and efficient access into ASEAN, S & SE Asia and the Asia-Pacific regions.
Where appropriate, we have access to technical and academic resources within the National University of Singapore, the Nanyang Technological University, and the Singapore Polytechnic within Singapore, as well as strategic contacts within the region.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Functional Areas of Expertise:
Established from a background of direct chemical and plastics industry experience, specifically related to plastics processing, material applications and characterisation, enables us to be highly focused on these industries, through having:
- wide ranging industry contacts throughout India, SE Asia and the Asia Pacific regions;
- a broad range of functional skills;
- technical and market research capabilities;
- personal commitment and close working relationship with clients;
- adaptable working style and attitude dealing with diverse cultures and business nuances.
We combine in-depth knowledge and understanding of the region and the international / local plastics and chemical industries with the following areas of functional expertise:
- Management and Business Analysis Skills
- Material Supply / Demand Situations
- Compounding Technology
- Materials Applications and Characterisation
- Plastics Processing
Materials, Market and Manufacturing (M3) Expertise:
Materials:
- Additives
- Alloys / Blends
- Commodity Resins - Polyolefins; PVC; Styrenics etc
- Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Engineering Thermoplastics and HIgh Performance Resins
Specialty Compounds for conductive applications (e.g. ESD / EMI Shielding); wear resistance, etc
Markets:
- Chemicals
- Compounds for Diverse Markets
- Electronics - Telecommunications; Consumer Electronics; IC Packaging
- Medical
Packaging
Manufacturing:
- Compounding
- Rapid Prototyping Services
- Extrusion
Injection Moulding
MARKET RESEARCH
CAPABILITIES - REPRESENTATIVE STUDIES:
Management and Market Strategy:
- Thermoset Software Application Management for IC Packaging
- Review of Compounding Opportunities for Acquisition within SE Asia
- Review Opportunities for Company Representation within India and the Philippines
- Effects of Asian Economic Crisis of Regional Petrochemical and Plastics Industries
- Commercialization of Intellectual Property
- Assisted Malaysian company in application for Public Listing
Material Sector Analysis:
- Plastic Additive Manufacturers in SE Asia.
- Specific Plasticizer Usage in SE Asia.
- Study of Markets for Thermoplastic Elastomers in SE Asia.
Thermoplastic Resin Studies:
- Supply / Demand situation for Engineering Thermoplastics, Polyolefins and Styrenics
- Applications and Markets for Transparent Plastics
- Markets for Thermoplastic Pipes in Asia Pacific
- Specialty PVC Markets in Asia
- Opportunities for ESD Sheet in Asia
- Markets and Demand for Resins used for Optical Disc manufacture in SE Asia
Machinery / Processing Studies:
- Injection Moulding Machine Surveys in Indonesia and Malaysia
- Review of Material Handling Systems for Regional Markets
Compounding:
- PVC Compounding Studies in the Philippines and Malaysia
- Markets for Engineering Plastic Compounds in SE Asia
