Entries from Chemicals & The Economy tagged with 'Dow Corning'

Companies remain cautious on the outlook

The good news is that the stabilisation seen in Q2 has been maintained. But companies remain cautious on the outlook, to judge from Q3 reports. CEOs are sceptical about the impact of government stimulus efforts in the West, and fear...

No sign of any upturn

This week's company results have been keenly awaited, as the industry seeks to form a view on what happens next to demand and profits. My new IeC colleague Paul Satchell reviews them, from the point of view of a highly-experienced...

Dow Corning focus on efficiency, innovation

Margins and volumes are under enormous pressure in most chemical markets. And as noted in the 2009 Outlook, companies need to develop an imaginative response to the pricing issues that they face. They also need to maintain faith in the...