ICIS - Search Articles by Date : October 22 2007 - October 28 2007

US biofuel IPOs go bust after a strong start
Despite initially showing great promise, stock pricesof US biofuel companies have plunged, as high corn prices squeeze margins relentlessly .... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Fall in US dollar versus the euro boosts US exports but challenges the European chemical industry
The plunging US currency creates export opportunities for local producers, but produces challenges for Europe's chemical industry Sean.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Wastewater treatment outsourcing grows in chemicals
As chemical companies increasingly focus on core activities and cutting their head count, there is a growing push to outsource wastewater treatment.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Buyers in M&A must take into account indemnification issues when dealing with private equity
Acquisitive chemical companies must consider indemnification aspects when negotiating deals with private equity sellers Bruce Chalmers and Paul.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Credit markets recover slowly, hampering chemical M&A activity, but strategic buyers could be the winners
As the credit markets recover ever so slowly, hampering private equity, strategic buyers could emerge as winners in chemical M&A Joseph.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Commentary - Can world stock markets and economies survive headwinds?
The stock market is climbing the proverbial "wall of worry," and the bricks are piling up fast. Not only do world economies have to contend with.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader takes issue with our comments questioning the benefits of recycling glass, aluminum and steel cans. Our Washington correspondent responds.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

From our own correspondent - Saving money on toothpaste not worth it
A LESSON in SAVING MONEY A year or two ago, while looking over ultracheap toothpaste in a discount store, my girlfriend suggested I save money by.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

This week's world news
work starts on German pipeline A joint venture of chemical firms started construction on a 60km (37 mile) propylene pipeline to connect chemical.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

US Congress may mandate RFID tags and GPS technology for security
THE US Congress may soon expand its mandate for antiterrorism provisions at chemical facilities to include high-tech, real-time tracking.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Think tank - More effective clustering is vital to European chemical industry
GEtty e_SDRq European chemical companies operating in a highly competitive global environment will have to learn how to cooperate... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Michael Kahn has been named president and CEO of DDK Industries, Los Angeles, California, US. The company announced also that Kahn will serve as.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Chemical profile: isopropanol
DEMAND 2005: 1.285bn lbs (583,000 tonnes) 2006: 1.305bn lbs 2010: 1.39bn lbs, projected. Demand equals production plus imports (2005: 168m lbs.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

New projects, October 10-16, 2007
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS news, october 10-16, 2007 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Abengoa .... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

News bites: 125 and 25 years ago
THIS WEEK 125 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Endpoint - Duct tape as fashion accessory
Duct tape's versatility extends from construction to protecting your home against terrorism. Now it looks like costumes are next Dede.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

US credit crisis could spread to global economies
The US credit crisis triggered by the collapse in the subprime mortgage market may have global implications. Whether world economies will be hit.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Chemical market trends
Ethylene A major ethylene buyer said last week that it had agreed to withdraw from the bimonthly contract to focus on quarterly pricing. .... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

ICIS custom publishing off to a flying start
ICIS' NEW custom publishing unit, led by global editor John Baker, who was until recently editor of ICIS Chemical Business' Europe, Middle East and.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Industry looks forward to The 14th European Fine and Speciality Chemicals Conference
THE FINE chemical future looks bright. Custom manufacturing options are improving, as are opportunities in biotechnology and at the.... more
(22 October 2007 00:00)

Univar beefs up pharma offering
Univar Pharma Ingredients has added Innophos’ full range of pharmaceutical excipients to its European portfolio. The range encompasses di- and.... more
(25 October 2007 11:59)

ICIS radio Americas 22 October 2007
Feed Commodities editor Ivan Lerner and editor-in-chief Joe Chang discuss the turmoil in the financial markets and movement of the global.... more
(22 October 2007 15:36)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 22 October 2007
Feed ICIS shipping editor Nick Savvides and markets editor Andy Brice discuss the latest from the chemicals shipping market, including.... more
(24 October 2007 16:22)

DCAT/ISM/ICIS Strategic Sourcing Summit: Chris Cerimele on the impact of M&A on global sourcing
Feed New Brunswick, New Jersey: Joe Chang, global editor of ICIS Chemical Business, speaks with Chris Cerimele, senior vice president at.... more
(25 October 2007 10:29)