http://www.icis.com/v2/rss/newsfeeds/precanned/chemical+business.xmlThe latest chemical industry analysis and business information from Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East from ICIS Chemical Businessen-us© 2009 Reed Business Information Limited. All Rights Reserved10http://www.icis.com/images/logo_icis.gifhttp://www.icis.com/v2/rss/newsfeeds/precanned/chemical+business.xmlhttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265722/This-weeks-world-news.htmlThis week's world news. IPIC IN TALKS WITH BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) is in talks with five major...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265722/This-weeks-world-news.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265721/Readers-letters.htmlReaders' letters. This week, John Richardson describes how the Middle East may dominate petrochemicals within three to five years, while Paul Hodges...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265721/Readers-letters.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265720/From-our-own-correspondent-Diesel-cars-need-a-lot-of-attention.htmlFrom our own correspondent: Diesel cars need a lot of attention. Fred Seelig/Houston It's been about two months since we bought our 2006 Volkswagen...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265720/From-our-own-correspondent-Diesel-cars-need-a-lot-of-attention.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265668/Commentary-Inherently-Safer-Technology-is-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing.htmlCommentary: Inherently Safer Technology is a wolf in sheep's clothing. THE US Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 is an environmental regulation...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265668/Commentary-Inherently-Safer-Technology-is-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265667/Chemical-industry-appointments.htmlChemical industry appointments. EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: HANS HOLGER GLIEWE has been appointed by the supervisory board as the new head of the flavor and...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265667/Chemical-industry-appointments.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265666/Endpoint-China-may-only-have-itself-to-blame-for-recent-bad-weather.htmlEndpoint: China may only have itself to blame for recent bad weather. China's weather manipulation is the perfect subject for an all-star disaster...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265666/Endpoint-China-may-only-have-itself-to-blame-for-recent-bad-weather.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265665/New-projects-and-permanent-plant-shutdowns,-November-917,-2009.htmlNew projects and permanent plant shutdowns, November 9-17, 2009. NEW PROJECTS Company Location Product Capacity* Process Contractor Cost Start-up...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265665/New-projects-and-permanent-plant-shutdowns,-November-917,-2009.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265664/Think-tank-Buyers-and-traders-in-Asia-wrestle-over-styrene.htmlThink tank: Buyers and traders in Asia wrestle over styrene. A tussle is taking place in Asia between sellers of styrene and overseas buyers - part of...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265664/Think-tank-Buyers-and-traders-in-Asia-wrestle-over-styrene.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265663/Market-intelligence-Chemicals-MA-shows-signs-of-life.htmlMarket intelligence: Chemicals M&A shows signs of life. Chemical merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has been much reduced this year - indeed, it...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265663/Market-intelligence-Chemicals-MA-shows-signs-of-life.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9264757/Whats-on-ICIS-training-removes-the-mystery-from-petrochemicals.htmlWhat's on: ICIS training removes the mystery from petrochemicals. DO YOU find petrochemicals puzzling, or wonder why prices can be so volatile? ICIS...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9264757/Whats-on-ICIS-training-removes-the-mystery-from-petrochemicals.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265719/US-chemical-profile-Butadiene.htmlUS chemical profile: Butadiene. USES As butadiene (BD) is so versatile, it is used in the production of a wide variety of synthetic rubbers, polymer...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265719/US-chemical-profile-Butadiene.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265718/Chemical-market-trends-Feedstocks-force-more-hikes.htmlChemical market trends: Feedstocks force more hikes. US EG, ACN and MA prices climb as raw materials strengthen, despite slowing demand. European PA...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265718/Chemical-market-trends-Feedstocks-force-more-hikes.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265717/Key-chemical-prices.htmlKey chemical prices. SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (*DENOTES NOMINAL RANGE) Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb Change Naphtha 722-723...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265717/Key-chemical-prices.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265716/ICIS-Heren-energy-news,-roundup--data.htmlICIS Heren energy news, roundup & data. Reg Ajounuma/London THE EU and Russia have signed a memorandum on an early warning mechanism to address any...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265716/ICIS-Heren-energy-news,-roundup--data.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265715/News-bites-50-and-10-years-ago.htmlNews bites: 50 and 10 years ago. ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/23/9265715/News-bites-50-and-10-years-ago.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9265725/Chemical-companies-can-save-costs-by-outsourcing-logistics.htmlChemical companies can save costs by outsourcing logistics. Chemical companies can benefit from outsourcing logistics and freight management...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9265725/Chemical-companies-can-save-costs-by-outsourcing-logistics.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9265723/Could-life-be-returning-to-MA-in-chemical-distribution.htmlCould 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...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/20/9265723/Could-life-be-returning-to-MA-in-chemical-distribution.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/19/9265670/How-systems-thinking-transformed-a-chemicals-supply-chain.htmlHow systems thinking transformed a chemicals supply chain. Taking on a supply chain improvement project can be a daunting task. But one company has...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/19/9265670/How-systems-thinking-transformed-a-chemicals-supply-chain.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/19/9265671/Recruitment-in-chemical-distribution-industry.htmlRecruitment in chemical distribution industry. Do not be put off by its unexciting image: the distribution industry is full of dynamic, passionate and...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/19/9265671/Recruitment-in-chemical-distribution-industry.htmlThu, 19 November 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9265204/Steve-Hollands-plans-for-Brenntag.htmlSteve Holland's plans for Brenntag. Recently promoted to the new position of chief operating officer at Brenntag, Steve Holland reveals what drives...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/11/18/9265204/Steve-Hollands-plans-for-Brenntag.htmlMon, 23 November 2009 00:00:00 GMT