New Forecasting Model

1st April 2011

New forecasting model announced covering industrial gas revenues in 90 countries through 2015.

The forecasts are broken down into Tier 1 and other companies; onsite, bulk and cylinder sales; all major gases and 15 industrial segments.

It will provide a choice of headline forecasts, including natural gas and power effects, or underlying forecasts. Output is in actual US$ but can be made available in local currencies and constant or actual US dollars and Euros.

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Helium in the 21st Century

1st September 2010

As a by product of natural gas extraction, helium is highly dependent on external influences for its supply.

Industrial gas companies carefully match supply to demand in order to maximise profitability; production is dependent on the demand for natural gas; and sources are located increasingly in difficult regions of the world.

In the 18 months before the 2008 recession, demand for helium across its range of applications was such that the current installed capacity was insufficient to meet that demand, resulting in substantial price increases and supply shortages. The 2008 recession caused a decrease in demand resulting in an improvement in the supply : demand balance.

• What was learned from the shortages of 2006-2007?
• What new applications will consume helium?
• What is the projected growth rate for helium and is there sufficient installed capacity to cope?
• How sensitive is helium to price/volume elasticity?

“Helium – Future Trends and Issues” is an essential tool for anyone interested in acquiring a thorough understanding of the helium industry and its dynamics and is particularly relevant to companies that rely on a dependable supply of helium for their operations and / or for whom helium represents a major cost.

Companies interested in developing a position in the helium supply chain in order to capitalise on the recent increase in helium’s value, such as prospective producers, will also find this study an excellent introduction to the business.

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Out in Front 2010

26th April 2010

Launched by Josef David

What is it?

Esprit Associates are experts with more than 20 years experience of the Tier 1 International & Global Industrial Gas Companies such as Linde, Air Products, Air Liquide and Praxair.

We offer our relevant experience and business competence to medium sized and local Tier 2 and Tier 3 companies worldwide.

The benefit?

Small and Medium sized companies are usually more customer focused and faster and more flexible in meeting customer needs but often lack the strategic and technical competences of the Tier 1 companies.

Esprit Associates can support such companies and help them sustain their competitive advantage in their local markets.

How do we proceed?

Our senior experts, who have been selected based on your specific needs, will work with you and your senior management team to analyse:

• Your position in your current markets
• Your specific strengths, weaknesses, opportunites and threats versus
  1. - Your end use segments
  2. - Your main competitors
  3. - Your region
• Joint development of an OUT IN FRONT 2010+ for Your Company

Remember, our experts are professionals in your industry and not all-purpose management consultants.

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