ICIS - Search Articles by Date : January 07 2008 - January 13 2008

Pharmaceutical market faces patent losses in 2008
The coming year presages the next batch of exclusivity losses for big pharma. Will new products in the pipeline be enough to plug the holes in.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Booming Asian economies cause chemical industry to ignore overcapacity and environmental concerns
Optimism over Asia's booming economy has caused many in the industry to ignore overcapacity concerns and a pending environmental disaster John.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Wall Street unveils top chemical stock picks for 2008
In the face of an uncertain outlook for the US chemical sector, financial analysts choose their favorite stocks for 2008. Can they beat their.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Key chemical industry players offer bold predictions for 2008 and beyond
From chemical advances to Dancing with the Stars, key industry figures make their predictions for 2008 and beyond. Match the letters with the.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Robust world economic growth forecasted, driven by China and India
World economic growth is projected to be robust, but the risks are high, as the US teeters and European growth slows. Can China and India surge.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Nexant ChemSystems argues that the chemical sector faces tougher times ahead
With global economic growth faltering and polyolefin capacities set to rocket, the chemical sector faces tougher times. Nexant ChemSystems takes.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Private equity comes under pressure in chemical distribution
Mergers and acquisitions activity in the chemical distribution market has seen private equity money pouring in. Yet the sector now faces tougher.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters: ICI's demise
The sale of the UK's former bellwether, ICI, to Akzo Nobel has saddened many. For this former senior executive, the company's carving out of pharma.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Always take a good look at what's behind the numbers
IS IT ALL IN THE NUMBERS? Call me cynical, or plain wrong, but the key to success in a chemical company planning department or a consulting firm.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Commentary: Predictions for the chemical industry in 2008
Predictions 2008: A dance with destiny "Prediction is very difficult - especially about the future," said Danish quantum physicist Niels... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
PPG industries buys SigmaKalon for $3.2bn US-based PPG Industries has completed its $3.2bn (€2.2bn) acquisition of SigmaKalon from private equity.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Dow Chemical's future lies in specialty chemicals
DOW CHEMICAL is done with its "asset light" strategy, following the $19bn (€13.2bn) olefins and polymers deal with Petrochemical Industries Co..... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Changes to US site security could take place in 2009
Key leaders in Congress soothed chemical industry fears recently by announcing that there will be no immediate revisions to plant site security... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Chemical Profile: Aniline
Uses Aniline's main use, accounting for 74% of consumption, is in methyl di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI), primarily used in rigid polyurethane.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

New Projects, December 17-30, 2007
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS news, december 12-30, 2007 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Arabian... more
(07 January 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
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Bayer keeps original sign at headquarters
You could call where Bayer has its corporate headquarters a company town - and the residents would be proud to agree with you Dede.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Marco Antonio Quirino has assumed the position of acting company superintendent for the Brazilian petrochemical producer Rio Polimeros. Tan... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Dow Chemical to shift focus to specialties after $19bn petrochemical and plastics JV deal with Kuwait
With Dow Chemical's  landmark deal forming a $19bn petrochemical and plastics joint venture with Kuwait's PIC, the company turns its.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

ICIS launches fertilizer price history service
ICIS HAS launched a new fertilizer price history service. Data is taken from from The Market, the leading weekly publication for the global.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

ICIS insight Asia unveils 6th Middle East Petrochemical Report
ICIS INSIGHT Asia has launched its sixth Middle East Petrochemical Report, in response to demand for news and information in one of the most.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends
Asian methanol prices could drop, but supplies may stay stretched. PVC faces a volatile year in the US, while stability is likely for European MEG..... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb.... more
(07 January 2008 00:00)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 7 January 2008
Feed Simon Robinson and Nick Savvides talk about the Golden Nori, Shipbuilding, scrapping rates, crewing and the outlook for chemical shipping.... more
(07 January 2008 14:25)

ICIS radio Americas 07-Jan-08
FEED ICIS radio Americas 07 January 2008 Interviews with editors Joe Chang and Feliza Mirasol about their respective financial and pharma.... more
(07 January 2008 15:03)

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 14 January 2008
FEED   Ineos buys VAM and Ethyl Acetate from BP First signs of results from the fourth quarter of 2007 China to ban.... more
(11 January 2008 16:17)

ICIS Radio Americas January 14, 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas 14 January 2008 Interviews with editors Joe Chang and Clay Boswell about the new "Nanotechnology" issue of ICIS.... more
(12 January 2008 00:01)