ICIS - Search Articles by Date : April 14 2008 - April 20 2008

A chemical industry in transition needs a practical strategy to combat slowdown
Part three in a special series argues that chemical companies must adapt to the potential for a major global economic slowdown Anthony Scamuffa.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Wacker Chemie to invest €1bn in capital projects
Wacker Chemie is set to boost its capital spending to €1bn in 2008 as demand for photovoltaics soars Joseph Chang/New York MOST WESTERN.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Yangtze river and ports development will give China's economy a major boost
China hopes development of the Yangtze will boost the economy as the river opens up access to its central and western regions Elaine.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

New fuel regulations mean shipping rates will increase
Chemical shipping will more than likely see price increases as new fuel regulations are enacted internationally Ivan Lerner/New York .... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

RFID promises more efficient, secure supply management
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a small but growing niche in chemical industry supply chain management John Hoffman/New York .... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Food inflation threatens ethanol market
One Wall Street analyst has suggested that food price inflation will force the government to backtrack on its ethanol mandates. Will the market.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

ICIS and J&M conduct reader research to determine major logistics issues
What are the main issues facing chemical logistics operators, and which should you prioritize for action? Find out by taking part in ICIS' latest.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: Ethyl acetate
Uses Ethyl acetate (etac) is an active solvent that is mainly used in industrial lacquers and surface coating resins. It is also used as an.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Commentary: Globalization brings growth in shipping by sea, and in China by river
With the globalization of industry comes the growth of shipping. And with sea-borne trade on the rise, new regulations on tanker fuels and emissions.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
Our European readers cry out for more local content and perspective from our global magazine. The editor welcomes feedback, as well as ideas on.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Splendid treat or watch what you eat?
Splendid treat or watch what you eat? I remember as a child chewing Carefree gum incessantly. It was sugarless, therefore, according to my.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
Ukraine detains tanker over pollution The chemical tanker Taipan was detained in Odessa, Ukraine, after it was alleged to have discharged 24.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Consumer confidence, oil prices and China will influence recession outcome
IF YOU are too young to remember what a real recession feels like, you might be clinging on to the hope that this downturn will be short-lived. Or.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Canadian gas and oil sands offer rich feedstock for chemical producers
Feedstock-rich Alberta looks likely to attract more chemical production. Companies have tapped into supplies of advantaged ethane for... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Roger van den Heuvel has been appointed to the management team at US consultancy firm Booz Allen Hamilton in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As a.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

New projects: April 2-8, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, april 2-8, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Borouge .... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Newsbites: 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
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Market trends & data: Prices remain sky high
Gasoline breaks another record. Healthy demand, stretched supply and high feedstock costs help boost prices across markets. Russian polypropylene.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Key price indicators
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne .... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

What's on: ICIS gets set to release Top 100 producers 2008
ICIS IS now compiling data for its annual Top 100 listing of global chemical producers, which will be published in the August 25-31 issue of ICIS.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

What's on: Chemical profiles available on USB drive
CHEMICAL PROFILES are now ­available to buy on a USB drive. Previously ­featured on a CD, the 2008 ­version includes profiles published in 2007.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: lack of students entering chemical industry
Events like the NPRA annual meeting give us the opportunity to hear what the industry is talking about beyond what's in the press releases Ivan.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00)

ICIS radio Americas April 21, 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas April 21, 2008 Global editor Joe Chang discusses various health and safety issues, including his interview with the.... more
(18 April 2008 23:58)