ICIS - Search Articles by Date : July 28 2008 - August 03 2008

Dow Corning sharpens environmental focus
Dow Corning prides itself on its green agenda. But how does the company ensure that sustainability remains at the heart of its business? Does.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Trade associations push for chemical SME voice
SMEs make a huge contribution to economies worldwide, but can find it difficult to get their views heard. Membership in a trade association could.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

EU makes specific funds available for SMEs to undertake collaborative research
SMEs are often highly innovative, but do not have the resources to access public funding for collaborative projects. A new EU plan seeks to make.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Chemical SMEs and SOCMA prepare to deal with increasing global regulation such as Reach
The proliferation of regulations around the globe is putting a disproportionate burden on small and medium-size chemical enterprises. How will they.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Global chemical small and medium-sized enterprises profiled
SMEs continue to hold a sizeable portion of the market place, showing that it still pays to be nimble and focused What's your experience? Let us.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Venture capital funds flow into cleantech small and medium-sized enterprises
Following the trend toward green technology, venture capital firms see "cleantech" SME start-ups as a good bet for a big return on their.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

ALFRED TALKE invests in European chemical terminal as part of global expansion plans
German transport and logistics firm Alfred Talke is investing in new capacity in Europe as well as the Middle East as it follows its customers around.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

How chemical companies can manage commoditization and make it a competitive advantage
Commoditization has always been a dirty word in the specialty chemical industry. How can companies identify this trend and turn it into a competitive.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Technology, location and outsourcing benefit AMPAC Fine Chemicals
Several factors have combined to improve business for US companies serving the pharmaceutical sector, says the president of AMPAC Fine Chemicals more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

News bites: 125 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
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: A senator and a billionaire help create a new slang term
Language, especially slang, is an unstable, mutating marvel. So we shouldn't be too surprised when new buzzwords come from where we least expect.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING HOLGER WETZLER has been appointed vice president of innovation and marketing, fabric & home care, for flavors.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Commentary: Desperation is a fine catalyst for new business
Joseph Chang/New York The big guys get all the attention, but it's the little guys that are the lifeblood of innovation and the driver of.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
HEXION/HUNTSMAN REMINDS US OF VALUES I very much liked Joseph Chang's commentary about the collapsed Hexion Specialty Chemicals/Huntsman.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Soaring crude provides fuel for thought
Julia Meehan/London Hindsight is a wonderful thing. If only I knew then what I know now, I'd never have made such a disastrous purchase. I do.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Market intelligence: Dupont, Celanese prosper by passing on raw material costs and gaining volume
Nigel Davis/London BOTH CELANESE and industry giant DuPont have demonstrated that performance in the current climate is all about being.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Weakening economic growth hits European phenol producers hard
Nigel Davis/London "It's not just a summer lull - it is of great concern," a European player in the phenol chain said. Those sentiments are.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: ethylene glycol
Uses The main consumer for ethylene glycol (EG) is polyester for use in fibers, films and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin. In 2007,.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup & data: Fuel switching leads to emissions drop in UK
Fuel switching in the UK was behind the country's carbon reductions during 2007, which were 2% lower than the previous year, according to a report.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Price push continues
Costs continue to snowball. BD contracts may break $1/lb barrier in the US. European PET sellers seek further hikes for August prices to be.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne .... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

New projects, July 16–22, 2008
For up-to-date project news, go to: www.icis.com NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, July 16-22, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process .... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
BP SETTLES FOUR CLAIMS IN TEXAS CITY BLAST BP has settled four civil cases connected to the 2005 explosion at its Texas City , Texas.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)

What's on: Strong demand drives fatty acids prices
SINCE THE launch of ICIS pricing's European Fatty Acid report in August 2007 due to strong demand from the oleochemical market, prices have.... more
(28 July 2008 00:00)