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4th Annual Chemical Industry Global Outlook November 27, 2007 Le Parker Meridien Hotel, New York, NY

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11:45 am

Keeping Specialty Chemicals Special

R&D and innovation are major growth drivers in the specialty chemical segment but the key question remains: how to translate R&D investments into higher earnings. How can a specialty chemical company balance R&D expenses with higher returns? What strategies in terms of products, markets or technology are specialty companies employing to set them apart? What are the challenges facing the industry, and how can a company successfully overcome them?

Sharon Feng, Vice President/Technical Services, Lanxess Corporation