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New Book: Fine Chemicals; the Industry and the Business

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2nd Edition, Wiley 2011 (ISBN 078-0-470-62767-9.)

This unique book, by Peter Pollak, who worked for Lonza in Switzerland and USA for over 30 years in a variety of roles including process development, takes a comprehensive view of the products, markets and technology of the fine chemical industry.  Part 1 covers the types of fine chemical companies, the range of products and services, the role of R&D, particularly process R&D, technologies used and the challenges facing management. Part 2 covers the industries (pharma, agrochemical and animal health) and their markets, including issues such as pricing, distribution channels, IP, business development and promotion.  Part 3 covers the outlook and examines issues such as globalisation, outsourcing and the future, with a particular emphasis on India and China.  

The second edition has been substantially revised from the 2005 edition with lots of new, up-to-date figures.

Anyone working in the fine chemical industry needs to read this book which is highly recommended.  The only negative is the large number of typos in the book.