Imerys SWOT Analysis, Competitors & USP

Imerys

Parent Company

Imerys S.A.

Category

Construction Materials

Sector

Real Estate and Construction

Tagline/ Slogan

Transform to Perform

USP

Focus on Health, Environment and Product Quality

Imerys STP

Segment

Private/Public Projects, Private Customers/Government

Target Group

Private and Government projects in respective sectors

Positioning

A constantly Innovating firm

Imerys SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Below is the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) Analysis of Imerys :

1. It was founded in 1880, so Imerys has more than 130 years of operations which gives it a huge edge over its competitors.
2.  It has worldwide operations in around 50 countries with more than 250 industrial locations.
3.  Imerys operates 120+ mines and extracts 30 different minerals or families of minerals.
4. The company achieved good sales which was very high as compared to its competitors.

5. It has an efficient and skilled workforce of around 16,000 people.

6. It operates in varied verticals, Energy Solutions & Specialities, Filtration & Performance Additives, Ceramic Materials and High Resistance Minerals.

Weaknesses

1.Segment share of Ceramic Materials and High Resistance Materials is very less as compared to other two segments.
2.Majority of its heavy operations are in France only, so company should focus of increasing worldwide operations

Opportunities

1.There is a huge potential for growth in Ceramic materials and High Resistance materials.
2.It should increase its operations into more countries.

Threats

1.Most of its operating sectors are highly restricted and controlled by government regulations, so Imerys has to be careful while entering a new market.
2.It would also face strong competitions from the existing regional players.

Imerys Competition

Competitors

Below are the 4 main Imerys competitors :

1.BHP Billiton
2.Rio Tinto
3.Vale

4. Anglo American