For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
Plastic and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Plastic Resins & Synthetic Fibers
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and
developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry
forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
Alliance For The Polyurethanes Industry
About Polyurethane
http://www.polyurethane.org/about/
Polyurethane industry statistics, history, and applications. Available free online.
Alliance For The Polyurethanes Industry
Polyurethane Industry Market Surveys
http://www.polyurethane.org Select "Bookstore
- General Interest"
Market surveys for various segments of the polyurethane industry.
The Society of the Plastics Industry
About The Industry
http://www.plasticsindustry.org/industry/index.htm
Overview of plastics industry includes economic statistics, equipment statistics, history
of plastics, benefits of plastic, definitions of plastic resins, NAICS/SIC codes, processing
methods, and other sources of plastics information. Available free online.
The Society of the Plastics Industry
Facts & Figures of the U.S. Plastics Industry
http://www.plasticsindustry.org/business/literatu.htm
The authoritative source of information on resins, markets and economic data. Published
every autumn, Facts & Figures highlights production, sales, markets, end uses and growth
rates for major resins and includes statistical information on composites shipments, vinyl
siding, and soffit shipments and other financial data. The publication also includes a
section on general economic statistics, financial and operating ratios of plastics processing
companies, and U.S. Census data on plastics resins and products.
American Chemistry Council
Plastics Industry Statistics
http://www.americanchemistry.com/
Reports contain production and detailed sales information by end use market, for fifteen
major plastic resins. With more than 90 percent of the industry participating, these reports
are considered the authoritative source of information on the plastic resins industry.
Available free online.
American Chemistry Council
State of Plastics Recycling
http://www.americanchemistry.com/
Comprehensive data on plastics recycling industry. Available free online.
Plastic Molders and Manufacturers Association of SME
PMMA/SME's Plastics Molding & Manufacturing Industry Trends Report
http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/getgmnpage.pl?/pmma/trends.htm&&&PMMA&
Analysis of trends in the plastic molding industry. Available free online.
The Society of the Plastics Industry
Society of the Plastics Industry Economic Report
http://www.plasticsindustry.org/industry/econstat.htm
Publication
http://www.plasticsnews.com/subscriber/spier_public/front.html
Online database
Comprehensive analysis of the plastics industry's size, shipments, productivity and global
economic impact. Online version allows users to sort the many tables of detailed state
data by every category in a table. Industry export data can also be selected, sorted,
and graphed.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Moody's,
Standard & Poor's, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources which cover a wide variety of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
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Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios
The
Society of the Plastics Industry
Financial and Operating Ratios Survey for Plastic Processing Companies
http://www.plasticsindustry.org/business/literatu.htm
Annual survey of member processing companies. Measures F&O ratios such as assets and liabilities,
net sales, pretax and after-tax income, cost of sales, overhead, depreciation, inventory,
and administrative expenses. Figures are subdivided by sales volume by processing method,
profitability, and by geographic location. Results are presented as balance sheets, income
statements, and statistical data.
International Cast Polymer Alliance
Cost of Doing Business Report
http://www.icpa-hq.org/publications/books.cfm
Report covers all aspects of running a cast polymer operation including: size of facility,
use of technology, employee benefits and staff levels, and revenues by product or service
category are covered, moreover, it also tracks operating expenses such as insurance, salaries
and wages, rent, and employee benefits and important financial ratios measuring solvency,
liquidity, asset management and productivity, equity investment and long-term debt.
Mid-America Plastics Partners
Mid-America Plastics Benchmarking Survey
http://www.mappinc.com Select "Publications"
Survey results cover several key areas within the plastics industry including
sales/markets, business/performance measures, manufacturing, human resources, and quality.
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms,
small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics,
RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering a wide range of industries, see
Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
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Compensation and Salary Surveys
The
Society of the Plastics Industry
Labor Survey for Plastic Processing Companies
http://www.plasticsindustry.org/business/literatu.htm
Reports by region of the country on plant statistics, overtime, and paid break policies,
and bonus data. Hourly rates for 61 job classifications in injection molding, blow molding,
compression molding, thermoforming, reinforced, and extrusion. Average monthly base salaries
for 13 front-line supervisors.
The Society of the Plastics Industry
Salary & Sales Policy Survey for Plastic Processing Companies
http://www.plasticsindustry.org/business/literatu.htm
Average salaries for 39 positions in manufacturing, marketing, finance, engineering, personnel
and purchasing. Job descriptions included. Results broken out by sales volume and geographic
regions. Data on sales policies for direct sales force vs. manufacturers' reps.
International Cast Polymer Alliance
Cost of Doing Business Report
http://www.icpa-hq.org/publications/books.cfm
Report covers all aspects of running a cast polymer operation including: size of facility,
use of technology, employee benefits and staff levels, and revenues by product or service
category are covered, moreover, it also tracks operating expenses such as insurance, salaries
and wages, rent, and employee benefits and important financial ratios measuring solvency,
liquidity, asset management and productivity, equity investment and long-term debt.
Mid-America Plastics Partners
Wage and Salary Surveys In The Plastics Industry
Mid-America Plastics Salary Survey Results - Executive Salaries
http://www.mappinc.com Select "Publications"
Salary surveys for plastics manufacturers. Contact association for more information.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from
Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see
Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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Business Valuation Resources
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and Merger
& Acquisition Transaction Data.
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