Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF CELANESE CORPORATION

Celanese Corporation

Parent Company

American Cellulose & Chemical Manufacturing Company

Category

Diversified chemical company

Sector

Industrial products

Tagline/ Slogan

We all have a hand in it

USP

Customer specialties and Industrial specialties

STP

Processing of chemical raw materials such as methanol, carbon Segment monoxide and ethylene, and natural products

Advanced engineered materials, consumer specialties, industrial Target Group specialties and acetyl intermediates

Positioning

Offering wide variety of product in specialty segment

SWOT Analysis

1. Improving profit margin irrespective of the economic fluctuation 2. Wide established subsidiaries providing a extensive portfolio spread 3. Celanese primarily operates in Asia, Europe and North America establishing a wide global presence 4. Strategic acquisitions have improved the brand profile and product portfolio Strength 5. 7500+ employees are a part of its workforce

1. Lawsuit against Celanese for the alleged exposure of the workers to asbestos and other harmful materials 2. Allegation against Celanese on the Clean air violation and Price fixing Weakness scandal multi fixing litigation against the Celanese corporation

1. The company's emulsions products are used in variety of applications including paints and coatings, adhesives, building and construction, glass fiber, textiles and paper offering scope of extensive expansion 2. Its is strong in global technological developments which can be used to attract new opportunities 3. The open organizational policy with acquisitions can be further Opportunity leveraged to increase the products portfolio

1. Stringent norms affect the effective functioning of the company 2. Tarnished image threatens the customer perceptions of the company 3. Fluctuating economic condition especially in Europe along with Threats increasing competition can affect the profit margin

Competition

1. Asahi Kasei Corporation 2. BASF AG 3. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC 4. DSM N.V. 5. Lanxess AG Competitors 6. Teijin Limited



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