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Introduction IMPROVING DURABILITY,

LESSENING RISK IN PETROCHEMICAL

MANUFACTURING

Connecting you to higher productivity,
faster assembly, and leak-free innovation

The Institute for Trend Research predicted 2014 would be a
growth year for North American petrochemical manufacturers.

Abundant gas, tight oil, and potential energy self-sufficiency
would spur investments in the U.S. and Canada. Overseas

opportunities from emerging countries would also increase.
This very strong growth is predicted to continue the

following year. As a result, companies should focus now
on cutting costs, right-sizing, creating new products, and

hiring good people to take advantage of the upswing.