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Chemical companies can save costs by outsourcing logistics

Chemical companies can benefit from outsourcing logistics and freight management Consultant's cornerEd Hildebrandt/ChemLogix THE ECONOMIC downturn is...

 

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Could life be returning to M&A in chemical distribution?

The news that Brenntag owner BC Partners is seeking an IPO is a signal that life may be returning to M&A activity in chemical distribution THE...

How systems thinking transformed a chemicals supply chain

Taking on a supply chain improvement project can be a daunting task. But one company has made significant improvements by taking a systems...

Recruitment in chemical distribution industry

Listen to an interview with IMCD UK managing director John Robinson Do not be put off by its unexciting image: the distribution industry is full of...

Steve Holland's plans for Brenntag

Recently promoted to the new position of chief operating officer at Brenntag, Steve Holland reveals what drives both him and distribution STEVE...

North American chemical distributors weigh the effects of the economic downturn

Previous recessions have prepared North America's chemical distributors for this latest period of financial turmoil    Rex...

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North African chemical markets have plenty of potential

North Africa's infant chemical markets are expected to grow significantly over the next few decades

LIKE THE wide-open plains throughout the continent, the potential for petrochemical producers in North Africa is vast and far-reaching.

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An abundant supply of natural gas feedstock, expanding markets and improving political stability mean that more foreign multinationals may soon consider dipping their toes into these nascent markets - which could pay dividends in the years ahead.



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INSIGHT: Mexico strengthens plans for new chemicals complex
“Ethylene XXI is a new version of the ‘Phoenix’ project conceived more than ten years ago.” more

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