Ciba Specialty Chemicals.Corporate Information Paper effect chemistries and solutions "Consolidation" and "Focus on Core Business": These words capture the key driving forces shaping the world's pulp and paper industry The global pulp and paper industry is dominated by North American (United States, Canada), northern European (Finland, Sweden) and East Asian countries (such as Japan). Australasia and Latin America also have significant pulp and paper industries. . The rapidly changing landscape requires that industry partners, producers, converters and suppliers of paper products work together to achieve unprecedented creative solutions for success in this demanding, competitive environment. Ciba Specialty Chemicals “Ciba” redirects here. For the pre-1971 company, see Novartis. Ciba Specialty Chemicals is a chemical company based in and near Basel, Switzerland. It was formed as the non-pharmaceuticals elements of Novartis were spun out in 1997, following the merger in the has recognized the importance of these changes and has adapted their offering to respond to the customers emerging requirements. With mid- to long-term benefits in mind, the aim of Ciba is to improve the performance, productivity and profitability of their customers by focusing on chemical management. Complementary product match broadens "one-stop shopping" offer With the acquisition of Raisio Chemicals early this year, Ciba Specialty Chemicals has created a top-tier chemical supplier in the paper industry, offering the "one-stop shopping" opportunity increasingly requested by many customers. The combined portfolio provides both a broader offering to customers, particularly in functional chemicals and in the fast-growing field of paper coating additives, as well as increased depth at several locations along the paper chemicals product chain. The broadened Ciba range includes retention, drainage and deposit control aids, paper whiteners, paper coloration col·or·a·tion n. 1. Arrangement of colors. 2. The sum of the beliefs or principles of a person, group, or institution. , coating additives, surface modifiers, barrier effects, sizing agents, products for carbonless and thermal papers thermal paper n → papel m térmico , latex latex, emulsion of a polymer (e.g., rubber) in water (see colloid). Natural latexes are produced by a number of plants, are usually white in color, and often contain, in addition to rubber, various gums, oils, and waxes. and starch starch, white, odorless, tasteless, carbohydrate powder. It plays a vital role in the biochemistry of both plants and animals and has important commercial uses. binders, de-inking chemicals and water management solutions. Excellent geographic fit opens additional markets The combined market strengths, in diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s geographic areas, opens substantial cross-selling and market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" opportunities. Ciba Specialty Chemicals traditionally has its strengths in NAFTA NAFTA in full North American Free Trade Agreement Trade pact signed by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in 1992, which took effect in 1994. Inspired by the success of the European Community in reducing trade barriers among its members, NAFTA created the world's , Europe and Asia. Together with Raisio Chemicals, the company is now also well positioned in the Nordic countries, the strategic center of the paper industry, as well as China and Russia, two fast growing emerging markets for paper products. Strong R & D operations push innovation Ciba Specialty Chemicals is further building on its strategic positioning in the Nordic countries by combining its product development, application technology and technical customer service operations in Finland and fully utilizing the former Raisio Chemicals' Technology Campus in Turku. Here, a Coating and Paper Technology Center, the recently opened Future Printing Center and a paper pilot production unit allow for unique research opportunities. This campus is a strong contributing factor in preserving the customer service element, particularly among the major Scandinavian paper customers. In light of the substantially increased activities in the Nordic region, and the future opportunities available in Russia, Ciba Specialty Chemicals is building a regional support structure, based in Finland, for the development of all its segments in the Nordic countries and Russia. CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS 2301 Wilroy Road PO Box 820 Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk is an independent city located in the South Hampton Roads area of eastern Virginia. Geographically, it is the largest of the Seven Cities of Hampton Roads, and the largest independent city in land-area in the entire Commonwealth. 23439-0820, USA NAFTA Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp. Water and Paper Treatment Segment 2301 Wilroy Road PO Box 820 Suffolk, Virginia 23439-0820 USA Europe Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Water and Paper Treatment Segment PO Box CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland Fax: +41 61 636 5532 Asia Pacific Ciba Specialty Chemicals Pte. Ltd. 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