This Market Cluster in certain countries had recently got a phase of radical transformation: the basic chemical producing industry has undergone a drastic downsizing, mostly becoming a raw materials transformer and importer. Large historical player (in Italy, Montedison and Eni) have reduced their presence, causing a similar downsizing of the entire supply chain. Such a difficult evolution, characterized by plant closures shutdowns and by the downsizing of production sites, has nevertheless opened new opportunities by focusing in the chemical industry on advanced chemical products and on bio-sustainable materials. Many companies have caught this specific market demand and have specialized and reoriented their product lines in order to satisfy the export markets. In this area, Sigma Experience can especially support the SMEs wishing to operate a strategic repositioning or to start new aggregations and concentrations. Therefore, Sigma Experience advises and assists clients in the re-planning phases, as well as in sales channels reorganization and in finding new customers. |