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Braskem S.A. (BRKM5) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
GlobalData, June 2011, Pages: 44
Braskem S.A. (BRKM5) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Summary
Braskem S.A. (Braskem) is a thermoplastics producing company in Brazil. The company is principally engaged in the production of petroleum based products for its customers. The product portfolio of the company includes polypropylene, polyolefins, polyethylene, PVC, caustic soda, PET, caprolactam, essentials petrochemicals and copolymer products. It operates 29 production plants located in the states of Sao Paulo, Alagoas, Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia. Its subsidiaries include Braskem Participacoes SA, Petroquimica Paulinia SA, Braskem America Inc and Braskem Europe BV. The company conducts research activities through Technology and Innovation Center. It operates in Brazil, Bahamas, Argentina and the US. Braskem is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company completed the acquisition of the polypropylene (PP) business of Sunoco Chemicals, Inc. in April 2010. Through this acquisition, Braskem strengthened its existing position in the PP industry and became the world’s third-largest producer of PP with annual production capacity of 6.5 billion pounds per year.
Braskem S.A. Key Recent Developments…
May 16, 2011 Braskem To Open New Office In Singapore
May 16, 2011 Braskem Introduces 16 New Products At Brasilplast 2011
May 12, 2011 Braskem Reports Net Profit Of BRL305m For Q1 2011
Apr 07, 2011 Braskem Launches Cornerstone Of New PVC Plant In Brazil
Mar 30, 2011 State Of Rio Grande Do Sul Guarantees Braskem's BRL300m Investment
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