The Chemicals Business Area of Evonik Industries operates in attractive areas of specialty chemicals, a field in which it ranks among the top global players. We are already positioned among the market leaders in more than 80 percent of our activities and we are systematically increasing this position. To achieve that, our priorities include powerful marketing, expanding our presence in attractive growth regions and focusing on the impetus generated by our innovations. Market-oriented research and development and work on future technologies are essential for profi table growth.