ICIS - Search Articles by Date : September 01 2008 - September 07 2008

Chemical industry swift to follow eco-fashions
Fiber makers worldwide are looking again to nature for inspiration in the manufacture of high-tech, energy-saving, eco-conscious materials .... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Growth in China's market for man-made fibers may be about to grind to a halt
Tremendous growth in demand for fibers in China and India has driven the global market in recent years. But, according to PCI Fibres, this could.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Smart textiles come to market
The electronics and textile industries are working together on a new class of apparel that combines intelligence and wearability Cynthia.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Outdoor wear benefits from innovative chemical industry products
Outdoor wear is big business for chemical companies that strive to matchsartorial elegance with comfort, safety and high-tech design more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Textiles industry driven by competition to innovate
An increasingly competitive environment is driving fiber manufacturers to develop new, more differentiated products INNOVATION HAS become.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Huntsman Textile Effects restructures to compete with a changing market
A massive restructuring aligns Huntsman Textile Effects with the needs of a competitive and changing market more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

China petrochemicals recovery delayed
Recovery in petrochemical markets likely to be delayed by reduced downstream demand and global downturn more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

The Endpoint: Google finances geothermal energy exploration
TV science shows us the massive power of exploding volcanoes like Krakatoa or Vesuvius. So why aren't we trying to use that energy? more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

News bites: 125 and 25 years ago
125 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
David Colpman senior vice president of business development for global pharma giant Shire, has been appointed to the board of Denmark-based ACE.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Commentary: Electric Tees light up the world of textiles
From static cling to electric T-shirts, charged particles have come a long way in textiles! Lighting up like billboards on Tokyo's Shinjuku and.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
Blue Island Phenol in FM on acetone/phenol US-based Blue Island Phenol has declared force majeure on all phenol and acetone shipments from its.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Market intelligence: Tronox juggles high wire act
HIGHLY LEVERAGED in this credit market? Good luck! Companies saddled with onerous debt loads in today's challenging operating environment will... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Think tank: US offshore drilling raising McCain
Offshore drilling, fuel costs and other energy issues have gained new prominence as US election issues and have helped presidential hopeful... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
The American Chemistry Council says "don't forget about us" when talking about small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while a chemical.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Nobody does it better!
Nobody does it better! As a spectator, I love sports. I enjoy watching the performance of athletes who achieve world records in speed, reaching.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

New projects, August 21-27, 2008
For up-to-date project news, go to: www.icis.com NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, august 21-27, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process .... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

What's on: Get involved with ICIS webcasts
What are ICIS webcasts? ICIS webcasts are seminars that take place online. Participants can join in with webcasts by logging on and listening to.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup and data
Just as UK industrial buyers and homeowners were hoping for some respite, the cost of wholesale gas for the coming winter reached a record high of.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: butadiene
Uses Butadiene (BD) is used to produce synthetic rubbers and polymer resins, as well as a few chemical intermediates. The largest uses are.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Varied week for pricing
Slack demand and softening sentiment see prices ease in some markets. Others say high costs have forced hefty hikes. Pakistani DAP demand falls to.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne .... more
(01 September 2008 00:00)

Danish court upholds two Lipitor patents
On Pfizer’s website, the company reports that a court in Denmark has upheld two patents covering Lipitor (atorvastatin). This decision.... more
(05 September 2008 09:01)

EMEA grants marketing authorisation for J&J's anti-HIV Intelence
Johnson & Johnson reports on its website that the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has granted marketing authorisation in the EU to.... more
(05 September 2008 09:10)

Lilly announces completion of SGX acquisition
Eli Lilly has announced the completion of its acquisition of SGX Pharmaceuticals  on its website. SGX Pharmaceuticals is a biotech company.... more
(05 September 2008 09:19)

ICIS radio Special report: Keep on truckin'
FEED ICIS Chemical Business’ deputy editor spends a day with DHL Logistics driver, Stan Farren, hauling a load of phenol from Middlesbrough,.... more
(03 September 2008 10:31)

ICIS radio Americas September 8, 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas September 8, 2008 Commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives a brief overview of the September 8 issue of ICIS Chemical.... more
(05 September 2008 21:55)