ChemPlanTM Workspace
AI-powered decision support system for the chemical process industry
TranTech's ChemPlan is Your Solution to Information Overload
Streamlining Data for Smarter Decisions
Managers in the Chemical Process Industries (CPI) often need to select one course of action among many alternatives. Since they don't have the time to extract, study and analyze vast amounts of raw data from numerous sources, TranTech Consultants, Inc. developed ChemPlan specifically to reduce information overload, enabling them to spend more time with their strategic decision making. Consequently, they can make more competent and cost effective decisions.
ChemPlan is a powerful, knowledge-based system with an extensive, multifaceted library covering all aspects of a chemical. It combines worldwide dynamic data and built-in expert models that result in an indispensable tool for decision makers in the CPI.
The Leading Global Database for Chemical Process Industries
ChemPlan is an exclusive, fully integrated, worldwide database containing site and technology specific process-product information, as well as supply-demand, market share, import, export, plant and producer, and production-investment cost data on specific classes of chemicals. Over 5,000 producers, 9,000 plants, 8,000 processes, 3,500 products, and 2,000 markets are covered, including: Water-Soluble Polymers, Polyurethane Chemicals, Super absorbent Polymers, Organic Intermediate Chemicals, and commodity/speciality polymers.
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Market insights
Regional and global market Insights
In today's interconnected chemical industry, understanding market dynamics is critical to staying competitive. With ChemPlan's Market Insights, you gain access to a panoramic view of chemical markets, powered by comprehensive data spanning 500+ markets globally. From regional capacities and outputs to imports, exports, and consumption trends, our tools provide the depth and breadth of information you need to make informed decisions.
Whether you're analyzing market share breakdowns, forecasting growth trends, or identifying emerging opportunities, ChemPlan equips you with the insights to anticipate market shifts and refine your global strategy with confidence. Updated annually—or as major changes occur—our data ensures you're always working with the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Company-Product insights
Company- and application-specific Product data
In the competitive landscape of the chemical industry, understanding your competitors and their products is key to staying ahead. With ChemPlan's Workspace, you gain access to a rich repository of data covering 6,000+ producers, 8,000+ plants, and 1,000+ products. From detailed company profiles and plant-specific outputs to trade name specifics, regional pricing, and application/end-use data, this product provides the actionable intelligence you need to benchmark competitors, explore market entry opportunities, and tailor products to specific industries like adhesives, coatings, and more.
Updated weekly for plants and processes, our data ensures you're always working with the most current and accurate information. Whether you're analyzing competitor strategies, identifying gaps in the market, or optimizing your product portfolio, Company-Product Insights empowers you to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Technology screening
Technology database for chemical processes
Innovation and efficiency in the chemical industry begin with a deep understanding of processes and technologies. With Technology Screening of ChemPlan Workspace, you gain access to a vast database of 6,000+ chemical processes, detailing everything from processing steps and reaction conditions (temperature, pressure, time) to multi-product plant outputs. Covering key classes like Water-Soluble Polymers, Polyurethane Chemicals, and more, this resource is your ultimate tool for evaluating technologies, optimizing production methods, and driving innovation.
Updated weekly with four major annual revisions, our database ensures you're always working with the most accurate and up-to-date information. Whether you're a process engineer refining operations or an R&D team exploring new technologies, Technology Screening provides the technological foundation you need to succeed.
Process insights
Technical equipment and process insights
In the chemical industry, the right equipment and process optimization can make all the difference. With ChemPlan’s Process Insights, you gain a technical edge through in-depth insights into equipment and process performance. This product provides detailed information on major equipment types, sizes, materials of construction, as well as compatibility data (solvents, emulsions) and solution properties (viscosity, surface tension). Whether you’re selecting equipment, troubleshooting processes, or optimizing performance, Process Insights is your go-to resource for engineering excellence.
Perfect for engineers and operations teams, ChemPlan Workspace supports a wide range of chemical applications, helping you achieve peak efficiency and reliability in your operations.
Cost estimation models
Investment and production costs analysis
In the competitive chemical industry, every financial decision counts. With ChemPlan's Cost Estimation models, you gain the tools to make informed financial decisions through granular cost analyses for chemical processes and production. Assess total investment needs—including design capacity, equipment, utilities, and working capital—and dive into detailed production costs such as raw materials, labor, depreciation, and waste treatment. Featuring sortable cost charts by net production cost (NPC), this tool helps you minimize expenses, evaluate ROI, and enhance profitability in a competitive landscape.
Available in both SI (Metric) and US/British units, Cost Estimation is designed to meet the needs of global decision-makers, ensuring accuracy and flexibility in your financial planning.
Strategic decision making
Strategic decision support system
In the fast-paced world of the Chemical Process Industries (CPI), strategic decisions can make or break your success. With ChemPlan Workspace as a Strategic Decision Support System, you gain access to a dynamic suite of tools designed to elevate your strategic planning. This product empowers you to tackle complex challenges with confidence.
From simulating “What if?” scenarios—like a competitor's plant upgrade—to analyzing future capacity projections and market trends, this system streamlines decision-making for business development, market entry, and long-term strategy. Updated weekly for plants and processes and annually for markets, ChemPlan Workspace ensures you're always working with the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Material property insights
Material and product property insights
In the chemical process industry, understanding the chemical and physical properties of your products is essential for innovation and quality. With ChemPlan's Material Property Insights, you gain access to a robust tool that examines the science behind your materials. From composition (active ingredients, volatiles) and solubility to absorption capacities, catalyst active site properties, film characteristics, and bulk properties (e.g., density, softening temperature), this product is a goldmine for R&D, quality assurance, and product development teams.
Whether you're tweaking formulations, ensuring product quality, or launching new products, ChemPlan Workspace provides the precision and depth you need to innovate with confidence.
Customized dashboard for you
Regional and global market Insights
In today's data-driven world, a one-size-fits-all approach no longer cuts it. With a Customized Dashboard in ChemPlan Workspace, you can transform your workspace into a bespoke solution tailored to your company's unique needs. Visualize your asset and develop a digital twin of your production plants. Build tailored searches, manipulate data and models, and visualize insights that align with your specific goals. Whether you're integrating ChemPlan into your workflows or empowering your team with a user-friendly interface, this product is designed for flexibility and impact.
From customizable search builders to personalized visualizations, the Customized Dashboard puts your data, your way—ensuring you get the most out of the powerful tools provided in ChemPlan Workspace.
From every plant, process, and market across the globe,
ChemPlan Workspace delivers granular, up-to-date data tailored to your needs
Worldwide detailed data for the chemical process industry, right at your fingertips!
In the fast-paced world of the chemical process industries, staying ahead requires more than just data—it demands actionable insights and strategic foresight. With ChemPlan Workspace, you gain access to global data for the chemical process industry right at your fingertips. From the world of polymers and chemicals to integrated process-product-market data, ChemPlan brings the world’s most comprehensive chemical intelligence directly to you.
With ChemPlan Workspace you’re equipping your company with the ultimate resource to empower your decisions and drive your success.
Don’t let information overload hold you back. Let us transform raw data into strategic opportunities, giving you the competitive edge you need to thrive in a dynamic industry.
Sign up today and take the first step toward smarter, faster, and more confident decisions. With ChemPlan, the world of chemical intelligence is in your hands.
