Evolution of the Catalysis Based Industries

The shape of the industries employing catalysis is continually changing, driven by economic, geographic, demographic, regulatory, consumer and environmental factors. 

In the fine chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors lower labour rates, increased local demand and acceptance of international standards in quality management are also taking manufacturing away from Europe and the US. India has become the no.l manufacturer of the APIs for generic drugs 70% of all such APIs used in Europe are now manufactured in India and China. 

The manufacturing growth in the Middle East and Asia is not all bad news for the companies in the developed markets. The huge cost of establishing the infrastructure means that these markets are increasingly being opened up to 

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