ICIS - Search Articles by Date : April 20 2009 - April 26 2009

Cognis boosts green cosmetics product range
Now it has caught on among consumers in the US, manufacturing of personal care products using natural ingredients is blossoming, and Cognis is.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

BWA Water Additives plans growth and acquisition
BWA Water Additives finds its niche to be profitable even in the economic downturn more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

Take a lesson from past economic and chemical downcycles and prepare to weather the storm
Consultants' corner Joseph Coote and Neil Checker/CRA International What you need to know about this down cycle and previous downturns to.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

Personal care companies should tackle downturn with best business models
Consultant's corner Gillian Morris/Kline Group The personal care sector is more recession-resistant than most. But companies still need to get.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

New projects: April 8-15, 2009
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, APRIL 8-15, 2009 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost .... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
BASF TO CUT HOURS FOR UP TO 3,000 GERMAN STAFF German chemical major BASF is preparing short-time working for up to 3,000 employees at its.... more
(20 April 2009 15:28)

Chemical market trends: Supply core to price movers
Most markets see price movements based on supply issues. US ethylene and Brazilian ethanol buck recent trends. US 2-EH imports plummet month on.... more
(20 April 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
(20 April 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news and data
THE PROPOSED introduction of compulsory power trading for Poland's four vertically integrated power groups through its energy exchange Polpex, in.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

Chemical profile: paraxylene
Uses Paraxylene (PX) is the largest volume isomer of the mixed xylenes. Its primary demand comes from the polyester chain, with about 60% from.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: MICHAEL HEINZ The board of directors of Swiss specialty group Ciba , now part of German chemical... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

ICIS launches Innovation Awards for 2009
Here is your opportunity to gain wide recognition for your hard-won innovation successes, as ICIS launches its Innovation Awards for 2009. Will you.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

Think Tank: Wall Street to look for any signs of a rebound in Q1
The first-quarter (Q1) 2009 earnings season for the chemical industry will be one of the most anticipated in memory as investors eagerly await signs.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Glad I missed the NACD 2007 meeting
Let me tell you, if you ever get the chance to visit Las Croabas, Puerto Rico , you simply must - it's an absolutely beautiful place. In Las.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader of the ICIS Green Chemicals Blog offers different ways of looking at "green jobs." A Spanish study concluded that 2.2 jobs were lost for.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

Commentary: Beware of bankers with spreadsheets
IN TODAY'S economy, it's easy to lose sight of what brought you success in the first place. Many things that have worked in the past no longer work.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

Endpoint: Monsters From the Id depicts scientists as heroes
A new film returns us to when the scientists were the heroes in lab coats and always saved the day A NEW documentary coming out soon addresses.... more
(20 April 2009 00:00)

EU tariffs on US biodiesel spark debate
New EU tariffs on US biodiesel cause a major shake-up. EU highlights unfair US subsidies, while US producers cry protectionism THERE'S A big.... more
(22 April 2009 00:00)

Asia's palm oil derivatives market takes a hit from biodiesel and oleochemicals
Asia's palm-based biodiesel and oleochemicals markets haved been hit by myriad challenges. What does the future hold? MENTIONING THE humble.... more
(22 April 2009 00:00)

Better living through GM oilseeds is practically in our grasp
Better living through GM oilseeds is almost in our grasp, and the timing couldn't be better. Public acceptance has been improving WHILE.... more
(23 April 2009 00:00)

Producers show their green credentials
Chemical firms are keen to jump on the green bandwagon, but customers remain skeptical POLYURETHANE (PU) market players were keen to showcase.... more
(23 April 2009 00:00)

ICIS radio Americas April 20, 2009
FEED ICIS radio Americas April 20, 2009 This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at cosmetics and personal care, and.... more
(20 April 2009 15:46)

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 23 April 2009
Feed Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week. DuPont sees first quarter profits fall 59% BASF’s ceo says “worst.... more
(23 April 2009 16:17)