Xi Fan (Alan) Zhong

Mr. Xi Fan (Alan) Zhong

Managing Director, Shanghai SMT Management Consulting

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Council Member Biography

Alan Zhong is Managing Director of Shanghai SMT Management Consulting, a market research and consulting firm serving chemical companies targeting Asian growth economies. Mr. Zhong worked with the chemical consulting firm Kline Group and its affiliate Etonwood Asia Pacific for over 10 years and developed significant experience and skills through managing and conducting hundreds of proprietary and multi-client research assignments. Years of experience allowed him to develop a good understanding on the regional markets across a variety of chemical and end-use industries. Mr. Zhong’s expertise particularly lies in specialty chemicals and their applications in various industries including construction, textile, paper, personal care, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History

2007 - Unspecified
Managing Director, Shanghai SMT Management Consulting
1996 - 2007
Senior Researcher and Engagement Manager, Kline Group
1983 - 1996
Information Center Director and JV Coordinator , BlueStar Xinghuo Chemical Works

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Challenges INEOS Phenol Will Face in Its Perspective Phenol Plant in China

September 7, 2009

INEOS Phenol confirms Chinese Government authorities re-approve investment plans for a 400 kte facility | yourpetrochemicalnews.com

The green light indeed confirmed INEOS Phenol’s higher process technology level, better scale efficiency and the known global reputation. However, once the perspective plant is put into operation somewhere in 2011, INEOS Phenol will inevitably face some immediate challenges

Mitsubishi Chemical Wants to Leap Ahead

September 4, 2009

Mitsubishi Chemical in talks to buy rival | www.ft.com

In Mitsubishi Chemical's mid-term plan, Shift to high performance products and high value-added business and investment in alliances and M&A are listed as basic strategies to grow the business. The deal talk seems exactly on the right track; No matter whether it is Mitsubishi Rayon or others, one thing seems certain: Mitsubishi Chemical is ready to invest M&A to leap ahead.

It Is about Contracted demand, also about expanded profit

December 18, 2008

China Halts November Gasoline Imports as Demand Falls (Update1) | www.bloomberg.com

Import halt gives market room and expanded profit to the refineries of PetroChina and Sinopec

World-class Silicone Manufacturing Site Opening: More Chill than Cheer

December 1, 2008

WACKER and Dow Corning start raw material production at China’s largest integrated silicone site | www.wacker.com

With the world economic crisis looming, the new silicone complex opening will face immediate market difficulties. For the time being, It seems that shrinking is better than expanding.

Mergers Change Competition Landscape in China Emulsion Polymer Market

October 21, 2008

BASF makes offer to acquire Ciba | www.smartmoney.com

BASF, Dow Chemical, Rohm & Haas and Ciba are the leading emulsion polymer suppliers in China, .as well as worldwide. All these companies have established their own local manufacturing plants in China. While market positions will be strengthened through mergers, some manufacturing facilities overlap might negatively impact overall margins

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GLG Study Groups with Xi Fan (Alan) Zhong(?)

Study Group Name No. Members
Adhesive and Sealant Experts 611
Specialty Chemical Experts 390
Coal Industry Consultants 142
Plastics and Resins Experts in GLG Member Programs 76
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Experts 24

GLG Live Meetings with Xi Fan (Alan) Zhong(?)

Recent Seminars

November 24, 2010 | Shanghai

Seminar: Performance Minerals Market in China - Ready to Out Perform? (Shanghai)

August 21, 2009 | Hong Kong

Seminar: Chemicals and China - Outlook and Opportunities for Investment (Hong Kong)