ICIS - Search Articles by Date : May 24 2004 - May 30 2004

Alpha-olefins – a question of balance balance
With PE comonomer growth outpacing the growth in higher fractions a market imbalance is due. This is encouraging refinement of full range processes..... more
(28 May 2004 16:35)

People on the move
British Vita UK polymer technology firm British Vita has appointed business development directors for its cellular/nonwovens and industrial.... more
(28 May 2004 16:35)

Cefic Unhappy With REACH Changes
The European chemical industry is reacting coolly to moves by European Union (EU) governments to streamline the proposed system for the registration.... more
(24 May 2004 14:21)

Europe in Brief
CAUSTIC soda demand in Europe went up 4.5 percent in the first quarter to its highest level in 10 years. Caustic consumption in the quarter outpaced.... more
(24 May 2004 14:21)

PeopleSoft Introduces Demand-Driven Manufacturing Solutions
PeopleSoft Inc., the large provider of enterprise application software, rolled out a number of new products at its 2004 Leadership Summit held in Las.... more
(24 May 2004 14:21)

European Union Approves GM Maize
The European Union (EU) has officially lifted its moratorium on genetically engineered products, with the European Commission last week clearing.... more
(24 May 2004 14:21)

Breaking News Roundup
Arizona Chemical Expands Plant in Ohio more
(24 May 2004 14:21)

Business in Brief
Cabot Repurchases Common Shares more
(24 May 2004 14:21)

Shell's Asia Pacific Growth Strategy on Target
With chemical consumption in Asia on the upswing and projected to grow even further, Shell Chemicals has targeted the region for investment—most.... more
(24 May 2004 14:21)

Biotech Pipelines Experience Another Round of Setbacks
Vancouver, Canada-based Inflazyme Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Fremont, Calif.-based Protein Design Labs Inc. each recently terminated the clinical.... more
(24 May 2004 14:21)

Business in Brief
Crompton Ups Capacity more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Breaking News Roundup
Platinum Equity Acquires DyStar more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Plastics & Coatings in Brief
BASF will raise its European prices for Ultradur PBT compounds and Terluran ABS and Luran SAN styrene copolymers by €150 per metric ton, effective.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Polyester and PET Face Strains From High Oil Costs
The markets for polyester and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are being pulled in different directions by the recovery of the US economy and the.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

PET Antidumping Investigations Continue
The US PET Resin Producers Coalition, which includes DAK Americas, Nan Ya Plastics, Wellman and Eastman Chemical’s Voridian division, is forging.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Consumer Specialties Corner
IFF Builds Fragrance Center more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Dow Latex to Double Capacity of Plant in China
Dow Latex, the latex business of Dow Chemical Company, will add a second styrene-butadiene latex train to its plant in Zhangjiagang, China, doubling.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

DuPont Expands Its Specialty Polymers Operations
DuPont Engineering Polymers will expand its capacity for specialty products in China through an exclusive agreement with a licensed contract.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

DuPont and Tate & Lyle Form PDO Pact
DuPont and Tate & Lyle PLC have formed a 50-50 joint venture, DuPont Tate & Lyle BioProducts LLC, to manufacture 1,3 propanediol (PDO), a feedstock.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Financial in Brief
Dow Chemical Company has been upgraded by Fulcrum Global Partners analyst Frank Mitsch from “neutral” to “buy” based on positive margins trends, a.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Industrial Gas Firms to Profit From Boost in Gasoline Demand
Praxair in running for Messer’s German gas business. Joseph Chang reports. more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Jürgen Hambrecht: Chairman of the board of executive directors, BASF AG
CMR: What would you identify as the major concerns for chemical industry competitiveness in the near term? In the long term? more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Werner Wenning: Chairman, board of management, Bayer AG
CMR: What would you identify as the major concerns for chemical industry competitiveness in the near term? In the long term? more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

William S. Stavropoulos: Chairman and CEO, Dow Chemical Company
CMR: What would you identify as the major concerns for chemical industry competitiveness in the near term? In the long term? more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Jeffrey M. Lipton: President and CEO, Nova Chemicals
CMR: What would you identify as the major concerns for chemical industry competitiveness in the near term? In the long term? more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Jean-Pierre Seeuws: President and CEO, Atofina Chemicals Inc.
CMR: What would you identify as the major concerns for chemical industry competitiveness in the near term? In the long term? more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Gaining Executive Mindshare: Chemical Industry Competitiveness
CEOs share their views on energy, China, innovation and public perception. Patricia Van Arnum moderates. more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Mid-Year Review: New Faces on the Scene
The first six months of 2004 have seen numerous changes in executive leadership as well as spinoffs, initial public offerings and acquisitions. Below.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

ACC Launches Site to Increase Industry Transparency
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) last week launched a new Web site that significantly expands publicly available performance data on the US.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

IFF Sells Fruit Preparations Business, Closes Facility
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) Inc. will sell its fruit preparations business in Reinach, Switzerland, and Emmerich, Germany, to Frutarom.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Inorganics in Brief
Astaris LLC is increasing prices on selected food and technical grade sodium phosphates for orders placed or shipped as of June 1, 2004, or as.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Soda Ash Market Pressured by Declining Export Values
Despite soda ash producers reporting strong operating rates, the market is pressured by high energy costs and declining export values. Although.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Life Sciences in Brief
Amgen Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with ZymoGenetics Inc. for exclusive worldwide rights to that company’s patents covering a metabolic.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Pharmion’s Orphan Drug Vidaza Gets Early FDA Approval
Boulder, Colo.-based pharmaceutical company Pharmion Corp. took a giant step closer to profitability this month with the early approval of Vidaza.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

FDA Approves Anticancer Drugs in Combination Therapy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two anticancer drugs in combination therapy, expanding the marketing reach for pharmaceutical.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Oils in Brief
DOVER CHEMICAL Corp. is increasing the off-list prices of its sulfurized fat and oil products by up to 15 percent, effective July 1, to accurately.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Food Associations Oppose Petition on Hydrogenated Oils Ban
Two food associations have commented on the Center for Science in the Public Interest’s (CSPI) recent petition to the Food and Drug Administration.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Oils Spot Prices
LATE SPOT PRICES more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Par and Orchid Form Generics Alliance
Generic drug company Par Phar-maceutical Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pharmaceutical Resources Inc., has formed an alliance with Chennai,.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Jobs and People
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(28 May 2004 18:17)

Petrochemicals in Brief
BASF AG is increasing its prices in Europe for monoethanolamine by €120 per metric ton, and for di- and triethanolamine by €100 per ton or as.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Methanol Spot Prices Skyrocket
Soaring natural gas costs, combined with firm demand and a number of rumors sent US methanol spot prices on a tear, climbing roughly 18 cents per.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Vicuron Takes a Hit on Antifungal Delay
Shares of Vicuron Pharmaceuti-cals Inc. took a beating last week after the company reported another setback in the development of its lead antifungal.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals in Brief
Biogen Idec and Elan Corp. have submitted a biologics license application with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Antegren (natalizumab) for.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Executive Insights: US Energy Policy: Its Impact on the Chemical Industry
The lack of a comprehensive, na-tional energy policy is forcing the US chemical industry into a downward spiral and is limiting its ability to.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

US Economic Activity Shows Strength
The US economy continues to show promising signs as both a leading index of economic indicators and consumer confidence improve. more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Executive Leadership: Finance Functions
Although acting and thinking strategically are considered to be critical elements for finance departments, most executives say that their finance.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

US Adhesives Market Poised For a Strong Recovery in 2004
Following a recent downturn, the US adhesives market is on track for recovery this year as revenues are likely to rebound to exceed highs set in.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Specialties Pricing
CYTEC Industries Inc. will be increasing the price for its Cymel conventional resins by 4c. per pound in the Nafta region, effective June 15. more
(28 May 2004 18:17)

Westlake Aims to Raise $230MM in IPO
Westlake Chemical Corp. plans togo public, aiming to raise up to $230 million in an initial public offering (IPO). The latest filing in the chemical.... more
(28 May 2004 18:17)