ICIS - Search Articles by Date : April 27 2009 - May 03 2009

How to strike a balance between price and volume management
Price competition and the struggle for market share are getting tougher. How can companies most effectively manage their prices and volumes? .... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Development for fats and oils-based chemicals rises
Will fats and oils development for industrial use still rise despite lower petroleum prices? INDUSTRIAL USE of fats and oils has seen rapid.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Oleochemicals withstand downturn - Oxiteno
Oxiteno has become Latin America's first oleochemical producer. CEO Joao Benjamin Parolin answers questions about the new growth strategy more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Market intelligence: Eastman CEO says Obama budget could have a devastating impact on US chemicals
THE ADMINISTRATION of US President Barack Obamas budget plan could be "potentially devastating" to the US chemical and manufacturing sectors by.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

News bites: 100 and 50 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter 100.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

What's on: ICIS launches third Asian base oils conference
HOW CAN the Asian base oils & lubricants markets meet the challenges of the global economic downturn? This is the theme of the 3rd ICIS Asian base.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Think tank: Speculation abounds in China polyolefins
A polyolefins trader recently had a Joseph Kennedy moment. If you recall the famous story, this was when the father of US president John F. and.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
solvay Petra Mateos-Aparicio Morales and Hervé Coppens d'Eeckenbrugge are to join Belgian chemical group Solvay's... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

movers
andrew witty CEO of UK-headquartered pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline for spending $2.9bn (€2.24bn) on US dermatology group Stiefel Laboratories..... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Chemical profile: Acetic acid
uses Acetic acid is largely used to manufacture vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), which accounts for one-third of acetic acid consumption. However,.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

New projects: April 16-21, 2009
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS news, april 16-21, 2009 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status BASF .... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Commentary: The perennial promise of revival for DuPont
THE DEBATE about prospects for US chemical giant DuPont is heating up on Wall Street. And the varying degrees of bullishness and bearishness.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: harnessing the power of enthusiasm
It's been 11 years since I nervously presented my college thesis about biodegradable plastics made from food starch. I forgot how exciting it was.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Some environmentalists won't be happy till we're living in caves
The way some people cannot be satisfiedmakes you think they never want to be satisfied THERE WAS a recent article in The Washington Post .... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
BASF CEO HAMBRECHT SAYS WORST YET TO COME The economic crisis will likely continue through the middle to end of 2010, with "the worst yet to.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Readers' letters
How are you dealing with Reach? We want to know! SOCMA says don't forget about ChemStewards, while one reader gives kudos to Rhodia for eco-friendly.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Market expectations vary
Many report weak demand while others see signs of improvement. Seasonal upturn disappoints for MA, while Labor Day holidays hit Asian PS and ABS.... more
(27 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
(27 April 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news & data
The operators of the Dutch and Danish power transmission systems moved one step closer to linking their markets this week. The operators have.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Imbalance in chem tanker stocks
A report by DVB Group gives a tough scenario for the chemical tanker market this year . It says the delivery of nearly 700 new vessels will.... more
(27 April 2009 09:30)

Some container lines may go to the wall
Failure to take the bold steps needed to eliminate unwanted containerships will drive some lines out of business , according to a new report.... more
(27 April 2009 09:39)

EC pledges to help African freight
The European Commission has pledged €115m to help fund freight transport development in Africa. Three of Africa’s main regional economic.... more
(27 April 2009 09:41)

Chemical profile: PTA
Uses Nearly all purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is consumed in polyester production, including polyester fiber and film, and polyethylene.... more
(01 May 2009 00:00)

Crisis forces producers to optimise processes
The global recession has set alarm bells ringing for producers, prompting a drive for increased efficiency and flexibility within their production.... more
(01 May 2009 00:00)

ICIS radio Americas April 27, 2009
FEED ICIS radio Americas April 27, 2009 This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business examines the oils, fats and waxes market, and.... more
(27 April 2009 16:11)

ICIS Pod: Chemical News Central: 1 May 2009
FEED   Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week. BASF and Dow Chemical Results Swine Flu Reach.... more
(01 May 2009 14:48)

ICIS radio Americas May 4, 2009
FEED ICIS radio Americas May 4, 2009 This week's edition of ICIS Chemical Business is covering the world of chemical engineering, with.... more
(01 May 2009 22:00)