/ http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif / ºÝºÝߣShare feed for ºÝºÝߣshows by User: Rickclaar https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-Rickclaar-48x48.jpg?cb=1522918766 Richard E. Claar is a Partner of The Martec Group, Inc., a global technical marketing research and consulting firm. Based in Detroit, Mr. Claar leads the firm’s chemical practice which serves leading manufacturers and suppliers on a global basis through offices in Detroit, Chicago, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Beijing. Mr. Claar has more than 21 years experience in chemical marketing research and consulting with a focus on technology forecasting, product development, market analysis, customer benchmarking and mergers & acquisitions. The bulk of this experience revolves around new technology development and launch initiatives based on a detailed understanding of customer values, competitor p...