2012-09-16 19:48:14 - Recently published research from GlobalData, "Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review", is now available at Fast Market Research

Johnson Matthey Plc (Johnson Matthey) is one of the world's leading producers of specialty chemicals. The company offers catalysts, fine chemicals, specialty chemical products and related technologies for various chemical processes and applications. It also undertakes the marketing, distribution, fabrication, refining and recycling of precious metals and their products. The company also offers comprehensive range of services, such as refining, platinum marketing and distribution, chemical process technologies, contract manufacturing services and APIs contract research and development services. Geographically, the company has operations in over 30 countries including the UK, Germany, the US, Mexico, Belgium, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, India, South Africa, China, Argentina, and South Korea and more. Johnson Matthey is headquartered in London, the UK.

The company's key business strategic intent

is to deliver high long term growth through technology leadership. It continues to invest in research and development in emerging markets and in exploiting the platinum group metals chemical and physical properties to provide high quality products and also maintain a competitive edge.


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Johnson Matthey Plc Key Recent Developments

Jun 16, 2011: Shenhua Announces Acceptance Of Methanol Plant Using Davy/JM Methanol Technology And Synthesis Catalyst
Feb 09, 2011: China Blue Chemical, Davy Process Technology And Johnson Matthey Catalysts Announce Plant Acceptance Of Methanol Unit In China
Jan 24, 2011: Aoxing Pharmaceutical Receives Business License For Joint Venture With Macfarlan Smith

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* Business description - A detailed description of the company's operations and business divisions.
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* Company history - Progression of key events associated with the company.
* Major products and services - A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
* Key competitors - A list of key competitors to the company.
* Key employees - A list of the key executives of the company.
* Executive biographies - A brief summary of the executives' employment history.
* Key operational heads - A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
* Important locations and subsidiaries - A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
* Detailed financial ratios for the past five years - The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
* Interim ratios for the last five interim periods - The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

Note: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company

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