Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C (PIC) is a petrochemical and fertilizer company. PIC, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production and marketing of petrochemicals and fertilizers. The company's product portfolio comprises ammonia, urea, polypropylene, polyolefins, benzene and para-xylene. PIC's key projects include the Olefins-II, Aromatics and Styrene project. The company operates fertilizer and polypropylene plants in Kuwait through its subsidiaries. It has operational presence in Middle east, North America and European Countries. PIC operates as a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. The company is headquartered at Safat, Kuwait.

Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. Key Recent Developments

Apr 29, 2011: Dow Chemical Expects Decision Regarding Its Complaint Against PIC
Feb 24, 2010: Dow Chemical And PIC Announce Inauguration Of Greater Equate Facility

GlobalData’s Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services.

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Scope

- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – GlobalData’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list of key locations and subsidiaries of the company, including contact details.

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Table of Contents 2
List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Section 1 - About the Company 4
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Key Facts 4
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Key Employees 5
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Major Products and Services 6
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Key Operational Summary 7
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - History 8
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Company Statement 9
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Locations And Subsidiaries 11
Head Office 11
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 11
Section 2 – Company Analysis 12
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Business Description 12
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - SWOT Analysis 13
SWOT Analysis - Overview 13
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Strengths 13
Strength - Diverse Market Presence 13
Strength - Discharging Of Quality Products 13
Strength - Joint Venture Agreements 13
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Weaknesses 13
Weakness - Poor Financial Performance 13
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Opportunities 14
Opportunity - Focus On Petrochemicals Division 14
Opportunity - International Expansion 14
Opportunity - Ongoing Projects 14
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Threats 14
Threat - Fluctuating Oil Markets 14
Threat - Intense Competition 14
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. - Key Competitors 16
Section 3 – Company’s Financial Deals and Alliances 17
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011 17
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Petrochemicals, Deals By Type, 2005 to YTD 2011 18
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Recent Deals Summary 19
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments 20
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Recent Developments 20
Apr 29, 2011: Dow Chemical Expects Decision Regarding Its Complaint Against PIC 20
Feb 24, 2010: Dow Chemical And PIC Announce Inauguration Of Greater Equate Facility 20
Feb 24, 2010: Dow Chemical And PIC Announce Inauguration Of Greater Equate Facility 20
Section 5 – Appendix 21
Methodology 21
About GlobalData 21
Contact Us 21
Disclaimer 21

List of Tables
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Key Facts 4
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Key Employees 5
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Major Products and Services 6
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Key Operational Summary, 2010 7
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., History 8
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Other Locations 11
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Key Competitors 16
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011 17
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Petrochemicals, Deals By Type, 2005 to YTD 2011 18
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Recent Deals Summary 19
Units 21

List of Figures
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011 17
Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C., Petrochemicals, Deals by Type, 2005 to YTD 2011 18

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