Zenith Research Limited

John N Bottomley BA BSc, Director
Technical Business Research

Member of the Chemical & Industrial Consultants Association

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SERVICES OFFERED
Zenith Research Limited provides international business and marketing research, chemistry business information and industry analysis. Most studies have been on petrochemicals, other commodity chemicals, fine chemicals, speciality organic chemicals and inorganic chemicals, coatings, polymers, adhesives and biocides. Studies have also been made on markets for medical/surgical products and in horticulture.

The services offered are used primarily for seeking and evaluating potential business opportunities and for formulating business plans and marketing plans. Clients have included multinational chemical companies and other manufacturing companies, and major consultancies and market research companies. Each project is unique and is planned specifically to achieve the objectives agreed with the client. Studies have assisted clients in seeking business opportunities, in developing alternative business strategies, in finding optimum solutions to problems, and in creating the most profitable plan of action.


CAREER AND EXPERIENCE
John Bottomley has been working since the beginning of 1990 as an independent consultant, specializing in studies for the chemical and related industries. He has a degree in chemistry (B.Sc. University of Birmingham, U.K.).

Prior to working as a consultant, he spent more than 20 years in international chemicals marketing and product management, including market research, initially with ICI and subsequently with Eastman Chemical in USA, Switzerland and the U.K.

Outside experience:
Other consultants may be involved in projects as required, dependent on the type of expertise required for a specific project. Zenith Research has associates with experience in a variety of technical, scientific, and business fields from various sectors of the chemical industry and related industries.


PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
These have covered:
Adhesives
Biocides
Commodity chemicals
, including:
benzyl chloride and benzyl alcohol
butanols
2-ethylhexanol and other oxo alcohols
maleic anhydride
methanol
ortho-xylene
plasticizers - phthalates, benzoates and polymerics
phthalic anhydride
terephthalic acid (PTA)

Fine chemicals and speciality chemicals, including:
ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
isostearic acid
sorbic acid and potassium sorbate
zinc pyrithione

Surface coatings and resins, including:
methyl ethyl ketone
ethers of propylene glycol
coalescing solvents
anti-corrosion pigments
cyclohexyl methacrylate

Other markets covered have included:
plastics additives (antioxidants derived from 2,4- and 2,6-di-tert-butyl phenol)
rubber processing (diphenylguanidine - a rubber accelerator)
urethanes (MDI)
cellulose acetate flake and tow
isobutylene oxide
linear alkylbenzene
sodium nitrite
sodium silicate


CONTACT DETAILS
John Bottomley, 8 Hyrons Close, Amersham, Bucks. HP6 6NH, United Kingdom

Telephone : +44 (0)1494 431308 Fax : +44 (0)1494 433881
E-Mail : john@zenith-research.com
Website: www.zenith-research.com

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