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ylon film; bi-axially oriented nylon film; and fluoropolymer film for food and pharmaceutical packaging use. Competition: The company’s competitors include American Biaxis; CFP; Daikin; Kolon; and Unitika. Specialty Additives The company’s products and services include plyethylene waxes; paraffin waxes and blends; PVC lubricant systems; processing aidso; luminescent pigments; and adhesives. The company’s customers/uses include coatings and inks; PVC pipe, siding & profiles; plastics; reflective coatings; and safety & security applications. Competition: The company’s competitors include BASF; Clariant; and Westlake. Electronic Chemicals The company’s products and services include ultra high-purity hydrofluoric; inorganic acids; and hi-purity solvents for semiconductors and photovoltaics. Competition: The company’s competitors include BASF and KMG. Semiconductor Materials and Services The company’s products and services include interconnect-dielectrics; interconnect-metals; semiconductor packaging materials; advanced polymers; anti-reflective coatings; and thermo-couples. The company’s customers/uses include semiconductors; microelectronics; telecommunications; LED; and photovoltaics. Competition: The company’s competitors include BASF; Brewer; Dow; Nikko; Praxair; Shinko; and Tosoh. Catalysts, Adsorbents and Specialties The company’s products and services include catalysts; molecular sieves; adsorbents; aluminas; and customer catalyst manufacturing. Its products are used in petroleum, refining, petrochemical industry, gas processing industry and home, automotive, steel, and medical manufacturing industries. Competition: The company’s competitors include Axens; Albemarle; Chevron; Exxon-Mobil; Haldor Topsoe; Johnson Mathey; Shell/Criterion; Sinopec; SK; and WR Grace. Process Technology and Equipment The company’s products and services include technology licensing and engineering design of process units and systems; engineered products; proprietary equipment; and training and development of technical personnel. Competition: The company’s competitors include Axens; Chevron Lummus; Global; Chicago Bridge & Iron; Exxon-Mobil; Koch Glitsch; Linde AG; Natco; Technip; Sinopec; and Shell/SGS. Renewable Fuels and Chemicals The company’s products and services include technology licensing of process, catalysts, absorbents; and refining equipment and services for producing renewable-based fuels and chemicals. The company’s customers/uses include military, refining, fuel oil, and power production. Competition: The company’s competitors include Dynamotive; Haldor Topsoe; Kior; Lurgi; Neste Oy; and Syntroleum. Gas Processing and Hydrogen The company designs, engineers, manufactures and installs natural gas processing and hydrogen separation plants for gas processing and hydrogen separation. Competition: The company’s competitors include Cameron; Exterran; Linde AG; Lurgi; Optimized Process Design; Proquip; and Prosep. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS This segment manufactures engine boosting systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, as well as provides braking products. Charge-Air Systems The company offers turbochargers for gasoline and diesel engines. The company’s customers/uses include passenger car, truck and off-highway OEMs; engine manufacturers; and aftermarket distributors and dealers. Competition: The company’s competitors include Borg-Warner; Holset; IHI; MHI; Bosch Mahle; and Continental. Thermal Systems The company’s products and services include exhaust gas coolers; charge-air coolers; aluminum radiators; and aluminum cooling modules. The company’s customers/uses include passenger car, truck and off-highway OEMs; engine manufacturers; and aftermarket distributors and dealers. Competition: The company’s competitors include Behr; Modine; and Valeo. Brake Hard Parts and Other Friction Materials The company’s products and services include disc brake pads and shoes; drum brake linings; brake blocks; disc and drum brake components; brake hydraulic components; brake fluid; aircraft brake linings; and railway linings. The c