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Mr. Xi Fan (Alan) Zhong
Managing Director, Shanghai SMT Management Consulting
Member of the Industrial Council
Council Member Biography
Alan Zhong is the Managing Director of Shanghai SMT Consulting, a market research and consulting firm serving chemical companies targeting Asian growth economies. Mr. Zhong worked with the chemical consulting firm Kline Group and its Affiliate Etonwood Asia Pacific for over 10 years and developed significant experience and skills through managing and conducting hundreds of proprietary and multi-client research assignments. He has experience to have developed a good understanding on the regional markets across a variety of chemical and end-use industries. His expertise particularly lies in specialty chemicals, performance polymers and their application industries. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2007 - Unspecified
- Managing Director, Shanghai SMT Management Consulting
- 1996 - 2007
- Senior Researcher and Engagement Manager, Kline Group
- 1983 - 1996
- Information Center Director and JV Coordinator , BlueStar Xinghuo Chemical Works
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Xi Fan (Alan) Zhong(?)
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Challenges INEOS Phenol Will Face in Its Perspective Phenol Plant in China
September 7, 2009
INEOS Phenol confirms Chinese Government authorities re-approve investment plans for a 400 kte facility | yourpetrochemicalnews.com
The green light indeed confirmed INEOS Phenol’s higher process technology level, better scale efficiency and the known global reputation. However, once the perspective plant is put into operation somewhere in 2011, INEOS Phenol will inevitably face some immediate challenges
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Mitsubishi Chemical Wants to Leap Ahead
September 4, 2009
Mitsubishi Chemical in talks to buy rival | www.ft.com
In Mitsubishi Chemical's mid-term plan, Shift to high performance products and high value-added business and investment in alliances and M&A are listed as basic strategies to grow the business. The deal talk seems exactly on the right track; No matter whether it is Mitsubishi Rayon or others, one thing seems certain: Mitsubishi Chemical is ready to invest M&A to leap ahead.
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It Is about Contracted demand, also about expanded profit
December 18, 2008
China Halts November Gasoline Imports as Demand Falls (Update1) | www.bloomberg.com
Import halt gives market room and expanded profit to the refineries of PetroChina and Sinopec
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World-class Silicone Manufacturing Site Opening: More Chill than Cheer
December 1, 2008
WACKER and Dow Corning start raw material production at China’s largest integrated silicone site | www.wacker.com
With the world economic crisis looming, the new silicone complex opening will face immediate market difficulties. For the time being, It seems that shrinking is better than expanding.
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Mergers Change Competition Landscape in China Emulsion Polymer Market
October 21, 2008
BASF makes offer to acquire Ciba | www.smartmoney.com
BASF, Dow Chemical, Rohm & Haas and Ciba are the leading emulsion polymer suppliers in China, .as well as worldwide. All these companies have established their own local manufacturing plants in China. While market positions will be strengthened through mergers, some manufacturing facilities overlap might negatively impact overall margins
Leading institutions connect with Xi Fan (Alan) Zhong through GLG
GLG Study Groups with Xi Fan (Alan) Zhong(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council | 4887 |
| Experts in the Automotive Council | 3422 |
| Adhesive and Sealant Experts | 468 |
| Medical Geneticists (US) | 85 |
| Microsoft Certified Solution Developers (North America) | 16 |
GLG Live Meetings with Xi Fan (Alan) Zhong(?)
Recent Seminars
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August 21, 2009 | Hong Kong
Seminar: Chemicals and China - Outlook and Opportunities for Investment (Hong Kong)