ICIS - Search Articles by Date : August 17 2009 - August 23 2009

Wilton closures highlight challenges for Europe chemical sites
Capacity closures at the Wilton, UK, chemical site highlights the threat to chemical sites across Europe  RECENT EVENTS at one of.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Producers capitalise through chemical parks
Chemical parks promote efficiency and integration - both essential attributes in these tough times Chemical parks promote efficiency and integration.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

German chemical sites focus on innovation to survive downturn
With the recession hitting Germany hard, its chemical sites are boosting innovation to ensure they survive more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Chemical firms lower energy use with new technologies
Chemical firms plug into new technologies that reduce energy consumption in manufacturing more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Thailand's Mab Ta Phut investment dogged by uncertainty
The future is uncertain for Thailand's Mab Ta Phut Industrial Estate more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

US Chemical companies to scale capital expenditure back in 2009
Following a rough first quarter, many chemical firms announced deep cuts to their capital expenditures. Others are adopting a wait-and-see.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

FMC seeks to regain soda ash market share, using its cost advantage
US soda ash producer FMC claims a major cost advantage versus Chinese competitors. Can it regain market share? SWEETWATER COUNTY ,.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Market intelligence: US chemical industry has yet to see impact from economic stimulus package
FOR ALL the hoopla surrounding the $787bn (€551m) US economic stimulus package, the chemical industry is still waiting to see its effects. Peter.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Think tank: US polyproylene still faces challenges
"Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated," Mark Twain once famously said after his obituary was published. Similarly,... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFINING: FRANCISCO JOSE VALLIM WEFFORT has been appointed as the new vice president for basic chemicals for the Brazilian... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Stay on message to climb the greasy pole
Stay on message to climb the greasy pole I was sharing lunch with a highly demotivated Singapore-based chemical industry employee recently, and.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Chemical profile: Toluene di-isocyanate
DEMAND The main use for toluene di-isocyanate (TDI) is in the manufacture of polyurethane (PU) flexible foams. These are use in upholstery,.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

New projects: July 29-August 10, 2009
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS news, july 29-august 10, 2009 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Borouge .... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Endpoint: Giving blood is a physiological problem for some
Blood tests are not fun for most, but what happens when the patient's veins will not even cooperate? Some people don't like to go to the.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

News bites: 100 years and 10 years ago
100 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter .... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Commentary: Chemical sites are under pressure
The timing of a special issue devoted to chemical sites and clusters could not have come at a more opportune ­moment. Seldom has the concept been.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
FRANCE, GERMANY GROW BUT CHEMS IN DOLDRUMS Germany and France are officially out of recession, according to EU figures released last week, but no.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader poses some tough questions on recruitment, while RPM International chairman and CEO Frank Sullivan highlights a story of perseverance and.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup and data
Aviation emissions cap set for autumn release The EU's emissions trading scheme (ETS) cap on the aviation industry will be announced this autumn,.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Price increases still sought
European LER hikes fall short of producers' targets, while US etac sees its first increase of the year. China's domestic BD prices leap on talk of.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb .... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

What's on: Daily prices from the coal swaps market
Do you need the latest prices and market drivers for the coal swaps market? Use ICIS Heren's new Coal Swaps Daily report to trade in or against the.... more
(17 August 2009 00:00)

Sports is a key market for carbon fiber
   Sporting goods are often a test bed for new carbon fiber composites Cynthia Challener/Vermont, US ATHLETES AND.... more
(18 August 2009 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 17 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 17 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you.... more
(17 August 2009 13:07)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 17, 2009
FEED ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 17, 2009 The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers chemical sites, with topics such as.... more
(17 August 2009 15:57)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 17 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS news TV. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(17 August 2009 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 18 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 18 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you.... more
(18 August 2009 13:00)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 18 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Tuesday from ICIS news TV. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(18 August 2009 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 19 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 19 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin.... more
(19 August 2009 13:14)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 20 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 20 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings.... more
(20 August 2009 13:12)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 21 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 21 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings.... more
(21 August 2009 13:01)

Caprolactam Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the caprolactam market, including any major price movements, key developments and market.... more
(21 August 2009 16:01)