ICIS - Search Articles by Date : August 24 2009 - August 30 2009

The history of chemicals and the football helmet
Helmets of all sorts have been used by man since the beginning of time, but it was 20th century US football that brought plastics into the mix more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Sports gear industry increases use of renewable-based chemicals
Sporting goods manufacturers are actively incorporating renewable-based chemicals GREEN IS in for sports equipment manufacturers. This year,.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

CEO to transform Univar Europe
Univar Europe's new CEO is set on transforming the major distributor by expanding, renewing customer focus and boosting sustainability more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Industrial biotech firms thrive amid financial downturn
Partnership and blockbuster technologies are the cornerstones of success in the current climate BEING GREEN might be in vogue, but when it.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Breakfast in New York beats Sutton
breakfast in New york beats sutton Most readers will be aware that since the merger of the US and European/Asian titles in 2007, ICIS Chemical.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: JOHN PARO who has been president and CEO of Chicago, Illinois, US-based chemistry solutions provider HallStar since May 2006,.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader advances the debate on water vapor's impact on global warming versus carbon dioxide, highlighting key points from website.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Think tank: ECHA must get to grips with Reach forums
Recent news from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) shows the Reach ... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Market intelligence: California leads the way - in job destruction
CALIFORNIA IS leading the way - in job destruction. The US state is driving manufacturing industries and their high-paying jobs out at a record pace.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
CHEMTURA PUTS PVC ADDITIVES UP FOR SALE Bankrupt US-based specialty chemical firm Chemtura has put its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) additives.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup and data
MARIO ALEMI/LONDON DIVERSIFICATION OF supply is Italy's only energy policy goal, the minister of economic development Claudio Scajola has said. .... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Chemicals play a key part in modern Formula 1 cars
Global motor racing brand Formula 1 uses the latest advanced materials to ensure its vehicles are light, strong and safe Guest columnist Max.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Sports supplements grow despite controversy
The growing controversy over sports supplements has not stopped the dynamic growth of this widely popular market DEMAND FOR sports.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Commentary: A chemical M&A comeback is in the pipeline
IT'S BEEN a miserable year for chemical mergers and acquisitions (M&A) - the financial and economic crisis put the brakes on deal-making as.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Worldwide chemical profile: MIBK
Uses Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is mainly used in solvent applications, primarily for surface coatings. It is also widely used as an.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Rising costs force price push
  Margin pressure means further hikes are proposed for epoxy resin. Spanish PVC prices reach their highest levels this year and US.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (*DENOTES NOMINAL RANGE) Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne Change.... more
(24 August 2009 00:00)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 24, 2009
FEED     ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 24, 2009   This week’s ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at.... more
(24 August 2009 15:39)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 24 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 24 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings.... more
(24 August 2009 16:16)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 24 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
(24 August 2009 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 25 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 25 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings.... more
(25 August 2009 13:22)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 25 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
(25 August 2009 19:55)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 26 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 26 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin.... more
(26 August 2009 13:00)

Copy of VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 27 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 26 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all.... more
(27 August 2009 05:54)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 27 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(27 August 2009 13:37)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 27 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(27 August 2009 20:47)

Copy of VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 28 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 28 August from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(28 August 2009 06:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 28 August 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(28 August 2009 13:00)

ICIS Podcast :Chemical News Central: 31 Aug 2009
Feed   Simon Robinson runs through some of the top chemical business stories on ICIS.com last week.   Braskem invests.... more
(28 August 2009 13:58)

ICIS Chemical Business podcast August 28, 2009
FEED This week’s ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the chemicals used in textiles and fabrics. We’ve got articles on innovation, fashion,.... more
(28 August 2009 15:00)

VIDEO – ICIS news Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 28 Aug 2009
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Friday from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals and.... more
(28 August 2009 19:06)