ICIS - Search Articles by Date : June 18 2007 - June 24 2007

Opportunity knocks
The acquisition of Czech-based Unipetrol by Poland's PKN Orlen could herald a period of further consolidation in the two central European countries'.... more
(18 June 2007 10:12)

EU emissions trading scheme starts to bite
THE EU's emissions trading scheme (ETS) appears to be having some effect in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the air, according to the.... more
(18 June 2007 10:07)

BASF mulls China MDI plant
BASF is considering building a second methyl di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI) plant in China, following on from its investment in Caojing, near.... more
(18 June 2007 10:08)

Gulf faces feedstock shortages
Ethylene crackers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states could face increased pricing pressure from shortages of ethane feedstock, a leading.... more
(18 June 2007 10:05)

Clear as water
As people power prompts a rethink on chemicals in consumer products, retailers are likely to play a growing role in setting the industry agenda more
(18 June 2007 10:11)

R&D push needed, warns report
The low level of business research and development (R&D) in the EU is a major threat to its knowledge-based economy, warns the European.... more
(18 June 2007 10:11)

D'Amico signs intent with Glencore to form 50:50 JV
Italy's d'Amico International Shipping has signed a letter of intent with Glencore International subsidiary, ST Shipping, to form a 50:50 joint.... more
(18 June 2007 10:09)

Valspar to grow abroad
US paints and coatings maker Valspar will continue to grow through acquisitions outside the US, according to CEO William Mansfield. "We are.... more
(18 June 2007 10:06)

ABS price soar unavoidable
European acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) prices are due for a major increase in June and the third quarter, according to producers. Dow.... more
(18 June 2007 10:08)

Boehringer voted top firm
DRUG MAKER Boehringer Ingelheim continues to be rated as the top employer among German chemical industry managers. In the sixth annual survey.... more
(18 June 2007 10:04)

Taffeta ups fabric production
Formosa Taffeta, an affiliate of Taiwan's Formosa Plastics, is aggressively expanding in Vietnam to capitalise on the burgeoning textile industry. .... more
(22 June 2007 19:38)

Cerberus offer is unlikely to hold back RAG's IPO
A reported €6bn-8bn ($8.1bn-10.1bn) offer by private equity investor Cerberus for RAG's non-coal assets is unlikely to delay the planned initial.... more
(22 June 2007 19:37)

Sigma set for acquisition
US fine chemicals and bioscience firm Sigma-Aldrich is planning further acquisitions this year and beyond, says its chief executive Jai Nagarkatti. .... more
(22 June 2007 19:38)

Akzo bid "undervalues" ICI
ICI has rejected an initial takeover approach from Dutch paints and coatings producer Akzo Nobel, saying it significantly undervalues the company. .... more
(22 June 2007 19:36)

The kings of cash
CASH IS King! And free cash flow is the key to picking winners, especially in the specialty chemical group, according to one leading analyst. .... more
(18 June 2007 09:47)

Antioxidants jump, but can they stand?
Can antioxidants stand the test of science, marketing, regulators - and fickle consumers? more
(18 June 2007 09:45)

The liquid crystal craze
THIN IS in. Thinner cell phones, thinner iPods and most importantly, thinner televisions are the trends of the future. And to enable thinner.... more
(18 June 2007 09:46)

Chertoff warns of fines, shutdowns
THE GOVERNMENT'S top security official warns that his department will not hesitate to fine or even shut down chemical plants that fail to comply.... more
(18 June 2007 09:58)

ACC welcomes screening list
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has welcomed publication by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) of a draft list of substances that are to.... more
(18 June 2007 09:59)

Huntsman takes over Saudi JV
HUNTSMAN HAS signed an agreement with Basic Chemical Industries Ltd. to transfer majority ownership in their Arabian Polyol Company (APC) joint.... more
(18 June 2007 13:48)

Celanese extends outage of Texas acetic acid plant
CELANESE HOPES to restart its 1.2m tonne/year Clear Lake, Texas, acetic acid plant by mid-July, after initial attempts failed. The delay required.... more
(18 June 2007 09:41)

Chemical Prices A - E
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(18 June 2007 09:18)

Chemical Prices F - J
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Chemical Prices K - O
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Chemical Prices P - S
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Chemical Prices T - Z
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ICIS radio: Amercias 18 June 2007
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(18 June 2007 13:41)

ICIS TV: Changes at ICIS Chemical Business
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(18 June 2007 16:55)

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 22 June 2007
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(22 June 2007 16:30)