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M&A season in full flow
Chemical merger and acquisition activity got into full swing last week with Huntsman confirming an unnamed firm was looking to buy it; Lucite, an.... more
(06 February 2006 11:41)

Methanex looks at Egypt
Methanex will decide later this year on whether to proceed with a planned project in Egypt, which would be more expensive than any other plant it has.... more
(06 February 2006 11:45)

US shows optimism
How did key US chemicals companies fare in 2005? ICIS Chemical Business looks at some of the larger players more
(06 February 2006 11:44)

Chemical imports soar in China’s booming economy
Plastics and chemicals demand in China is beginning to rise as the country’s economy grows, said Dow Chemical ceo Andrew Liveris. more
(06 February 2006 11:43)

Boots trials recycling scheme
In March, Boots The Chemists will complete an 18-month programme aimed at boosting the use of recycled plastic in the UK packaging industry. The.... more
(06 February 2006 11:47)

Tough year for Ciba
CIBA SPECIALTY Chemicals’ chief executive declared 2005 ‘the most challenging year for the company since its foundation’, as he reported a 5% drop in.... more
(06 February 2006 11:42)

Keep stress under control
Being constantly overworked and under pressure is likely to lead to a state of emotional exhaustion, or burnout, with deadly effects on our careers..... more
(10 February 2006 15:14)

IN THIS WEEK
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(10 February 2006 15:14)

Bayer takes the daily soap to new heights
THE INDUSTRY association VCI loves to drive home the inventiveness of Germany’s chemical and pharmaceutical companies. more
(10 February 2006 15:14)

King of the peptide mountain
Lonza has acquired the top spot among independent peptide contract manufacturers, although many other companies are happy in the foothills. more
(10 February 2006 15:14)

Big Brother is watching
Are you working hard enough? Are you sure? Have you got quantifiable proof that you spend enough time at the desk, bench, on the phone? Could you get.... more
(10 February 2006 15:14)

Umbrella weather
Conditions have improved for fine chemical companies, but uncertainty prevails. more
(10 February 2006 15:14)

NAGARKATTI PLOTS SAFC’S FUTURE
Considering the problems the wider fine chemicals sector is currently experiencing, Jai Nagarkatti is remarkably upbeat about the prospects for.... more
(10 February 2006 15:14)

Up the value chain, India CRAMS in talent
India’s deep talent pool powers a burgeoning service industry, but others may want a piece of the action. more
(10 February 2006 15:14)

Roundup Financial:- Street slashes forecasts on Eastman
WALL STREET is slashing 2006 profit estimates for Eastman Chemical Company, following a disappointing fourth quarter, and as a slew of PET.... more
(06 February 2006 12:38)

Foam tech bubbles up
ON A CONSTANT search for new product innovations, consumer product manufacturers are using foam technology in various applications previously.... more
(06 February 2006 12:33)

Printed electronics roll off the presses
WITH SALES of just a few million dollars, the printable electronics industry is still at an early stage. But interest is steadily growing, and.... more
(06 February 2006 12:32)

Roundup:- Chemical rail costs to climb on terror fears
US CHEMICAL manufacturers may soon feel that they’re being railroaded—and having to pay for the privilege as well. more
(06 February 2006 12:40)

Hercules sells stake in FiberVisions
HERCULES INC. has agreed to sell a 51% stake in its FiberVisions superabsorbent polypropylene fibers subsidiary to Snow, Phipps & Guggenheim, an.... more
(06 February 2006 12:31)

PET overcapacity looms
WHILE RISING feedstock costs may have contributed to slightly higher polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices last month, North American producers are.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Informex 2006 gets a new start
IN ITS 22nd year, Informex will get a fresh start with the transfer of ownership from the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Surfactant prices still under pressure
PRICE INCREASE hikes for surfactants are still ongoing as overall supply currently remains tight. According to several producers, who gathered.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Late Spot Prices
Late Spot Prices Crude vegetable oils Coconut oil, t.l. N.Y. lb 27.75c Corn oil, Midwest lb 24c .... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

IN BRIEF News Watch
DEGUSSA acquires Dow superabsorbents Degussa will acquire Dow Chemical’s superabsorbent business. The deal includes Dow’s facility in Rheinmuenster,.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Up the value chain, India CRAMS in talent
India’s deep talent pool powers a burgeoning service industry, but others may want a piece of the action. more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

King of the peptide mountain
Lonza has acquired the top spot among independent peptide contract manufacturers, although many other companies are happy in the foothills. more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Biotech animal feed gets first approval
Renessen LLC has received regulatory clearance from the US Department of Agriculture for its biotechnology-enhanced high lysine corn for use in the.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

IN BRIEF Oils, Fats & Waxes
Carolina Soya expands Carolina Soya LLC is expanding its operation in Estill, S.C., with a new, $8 million soybean oil refinery that will start up.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Detergent enzyme sales in a slow spin
MAJOR ENZYME producer Novozymes A/S experienced a setback in detergent enzymes sales last year despite the launch of several innovative and improved.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

IN BRIEF Consumer Specialties
LIPID Nutrition expands in CLA Lipid Nutrition, a unit of IOI-Loders Croklaan Group BV, has acquired the CLA One business of Chicago-based Pharma.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

SAFC positions specialties
Taking the next step in its forward momentum, SAFC, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group, has launched SAFC Supply Solutions. The unit combines SAFC’s.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Umbrella weather
Conditions have improved for fine chemical companies, but uncertainty prevails. more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Bush turns his back on energy
WITH US mid-term national elections only nine months away, former Texas oil and gas developer and now president, George W. Bush seemingly has turned.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

HOSTILE TAKEOVERS EMERGE
Hostile takeovers attempts have now emerged—a rare phenomenon in the chemical industry—with German BASF chasing US-based Engelhard and Linde going.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Senators seek gas development
A BIPARTISAN group of senators has introduced a bill to authorize gas development in an area of the US Gulf known as Lease Area 181, saying prompt.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Shell, CNOOC rev up their China operations
CNOOC & SHELL Petrochemicals Co. (CSPC), the operator of China’s newest cracker, has started up its entire production complex successfully, a source.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Sinopec may spend $1.7B to privatize
SINOPEC, CHINA’S largest petrochemical producer, could spend around RMB13.5 billion ($1.68 billion) to buy back the shares of four listed.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Merck India to sell life sciences
MERCK LTD. (India) is asking shareholders to sell its life sciences and analytics business to associate Merck Specialities for RS992 million ($22.4.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Saudis mullinglarger projects
SAUDI ARABIA is considering building petrochemical complexes at Ras Tanura and Yanbu, according to energy minister Ali al-Naimi. more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

ACC to intensify communication
GARY CAPPELINE, the newly elected chairman of the American Chemistry Council’s communications committee, aims to intensify public outreach and.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Venezuela ends $3B olefins venture
EXXONMOBIL Chemical’s plan to build a $3 billion olefins project in Jose, Venezuela, has been terminated because it could not come to an agreement.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

ICI hangs sale sign on Uniqema
ICI HAS officially put its oleochemicals and derivatives business Uniqema up for sale, confirming weeks of rumors in the market. more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

H2O + TV = $
Flat panel displays (FPDs) and memory storage are two areas where most of the ultrapure water (UPW) purchases are in Asia, says McIvaine. South.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

ONE WORD: CONCRETE
Despite its obvious growth potential, the concrete market has not been attracting the college graduates it needs. “About 10 years ago we realized we.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

DSM builds China flavors plant
DSM IS investing €10 million ($12 million) in a new flavors plant to be built next to DSM’s site in Xinghuo, Shanghai, China. The plant will use a.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

Akzo Nobel to spin off pharma
AKZO NOBEL will spin off its pharmaceuticals business and create two independent companies as part of its restructuring strategy. The company will.... more
(11 February 2006 09:37)

ICIS radio: Special Report: risk and disclosure
KPMG’s John Morris, global chair, chemicals & pharmaceuticals talks about how accounting policies around Risk and Disclosure in the Global.... more
(07 February 2006 13:12)

ICIS radio: Special Report: Syngenta talks biofuels
David Lawrence, Syngenta’s research director talks to Simon Robinson about biofuels. To download the feed for your podcatcher .... more
(09 February 2006 17:33)

ICIS radio:Chemical News Central 13 February 2006
ICIS radio: Chemical News Central 13 February 2006 more
(10 February 2006 17:15)