ICIS - Search Articles by Date : September 15 2008 - September 21 2008

Chemical truck driver describes life on the road
Correction: in the article headlined "Chemical truck driver describes life on the road," please read "global polymers producer.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Global chemical mergers & acquisitions remain strong, despite moderate slowdown
In spite of the credit crisis, the global chemical M&A market kicked off this summer with a bang. But small to midsized deals could yet steal.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Bayer MaterialScience to expand isocyanates production in Germany
Bayer MaterialScience plans a massive upgrade to isocyanates production in Germany with the help of a new technology, ICIS learns in an exclusive.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Commentary: ICIS Top 100 provices a unique opportunity to climb to the top
The rise to the top is never an easy one. And to stay there is even tougher. Competition is more heated than ever, with new and stronger global.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader asks if US offshore drilling would have any real impact on energy supply. Does the US have the ability and infrastructure to exploit.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Small acts to save the environment seem like a futile gesture
The lights are on, but no one's home I'm afraid I get that sinking feeling when it comes to climate change. I don't always switch off lights.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Wall Street analysts highlight their top chemical stock picks
Wall Street analysts highlight their top stock choices in a volatile market. Which companies are poised to outperform the rest? Ed Zwirn/New.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

The Endpoint: Teens face increasing pressure to have obesity surgery
Treatment of obesity among adolescents is often unsuccessful. But with bariatric surgery so much easier, the teens will be sorely tempted .... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Newsbites: 100 & 25 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter 100.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
FORMER US SAFETY BOARD CHAIRMAN MERRITT DIES Carolyn Merritt, chairman of the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB).... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Would the combined Hexion and Huntsman be solvent or not?
AS STAR-crossed US merger partners Huntsman and Hexion Specialty Chemicals battle it out this week in court, the $64,000 question is, would the.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Agrochemical giants are on track for strong growth
The world's major agrochemical companies had a banner year in 2007, but 2008 has been even stronger. Indeed, the business could grow more this year.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies
RIDING THE rollercoaster of soaring energy and commodity prices, global chemical industry players performed remarkably well in 2007. more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

ICIS Heren Energy news and data
The EU has warned it might open infringement procedures against those countries that have not yet handed in their revised second National Allocation.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

New projects, September 3-9, 2008
For up-to-date project news, go to: www.icis.com NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, september 3-9, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process .... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
susanna aaltonen becomes vice president of communications and board member of Tikkurila, the paints and coatings business of Finland's Kemira, on.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Movers & shakers
luiz inacio lula da silva The Brazilian president has stressed the importance of adding value to the country's oil production, as part... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)
Uses Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) is the largest-volume engineering resin. Its biggest use is in the automotive industry, followed by.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Numbers are dwindling
Soft demand dents prices. European OX contract falls by €60/tonne, as Asian MX and propylene values fall to a six and four-month low, respectively..... more
(15 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
(15 September 2008 00:00)

What's on: Middle Eastern petrochemical confernce
The Middle Eastern petrochemical industry has forged ahead into a position of global leadership. It has built on its natural and rich feedstocks.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00)

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 22 Sept 2008
FEED   Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key stories in the chemicals industry this week.   Hurricane Ike and.... more
(19 September 2008 13:42)