LETTER TO READERS

03 July 2006 00:00  [Source: ICB Americas]

Dear readers,

THE GLOBAL chemical market is changing rapidly, and so must we! On September 4, Chemical Market Reporter will be reborn as ICIS Chemical Business (Americas). After consulting thousands of readers and conducting extensive research, we are tailoring our publication to best serve your needs and interests.

As part of ICIS, the world’s largest information provider to the chemical industry, we aim to leverage our strengths and reflect this in our branding. We have more than 100 dedicated journalists on the ICIS team stationed around the world in New York, Houston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Mumbai and other regions to bring you unparalleled coverage of the industry.

This global and extensive resource presents us an exciting opportunity to present you with the most comprehensive publication in the sector, bringing you all the news, scoops and insights you need in order to succeed in today’s dynamic global chemical industry.

Rest assured—ICIS Chemical Business (Americas) will continue to provide you with all the content you’ve grown to rely upon from CMR, from the news of the week to expert coverage of key markets such as commodities, specialties, pharmaceuticals/fine chemicals, and oils, fats & waxes, as well as Wall Street and Washington. You will also continue to see Global and Focus Reports on important topics.

However, we will leverage the extensive, global reach of ICIS to bring you expanded coverage of European, Asian and Middle Eastern chemical markets, and introduce regular new sections.

For example, our new Environmental Affairs section will cover the ever-changing regulatory issues impacting your business as well as highlight important news events and company efforts to improve environmental performance. Global Insight, another new section, will bring you provocative analysis, commentary and insights on critical topics from our ICIS industry experts. Other coverage in the pipeline includes a special report on logistics.

The industry has gone through many changes over the years and CMR mirrors them. Going back to our origins in 1871, CMR has had earlier incarnations as Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter, and Chemical Marketing Reporter.

In CMR’s evolution over the years, one thing has never changed—our dedication to our readers and steadfast commitment to provide you with the best, unique and most reliable and comprehensive source of information for your business needs. This will continue.

Thank you so much for all of your support through so many years! We have the most knowledgeable and loyal readers in the industry and we are proud to be stewards of such a tradition of excellence. I trust you will enjoy and be delighted with our exciting new branding and format.

I welcome your questions or comments.

By: Joseph Chang
+1 713 525 2653

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