The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 23, 2012, starts off with a cover story and special outlook section on China: There are articles on the nation’s policies as well as economic forecasts, with special attention paid to China’s ethylene, polyethylene and aromatics. Also in this issue, we feature detailed analysis of the failed merger between Westlake and Georgia Gulf; rising PVC prices; demand for caustic soda is expected to fall; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 16, 2012, concentrates on housing and construction—with a look at the steep decline in the US sector; stagnant markets hit the outlook for polyvinyl chloride (PVC); and shortages of titanium dioxide are forcing prices up. Elsewhere in this issue, we look at Asian melamine; Russia’s Sibur plans for a world-scale cracker; the global benzene outlook is stable; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 9, 2012, has a cover story and special section focusing on the automotive market. Among several articles, we take a look at projections of auto growth, increasing use of polymers and carbon fibers, and the increasing price of chemicals for tires. Also in this issue: articles on North American polyethylene; Latin American polypropylene; new challenges to the US biofuels market; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 2, 2012, has a cover story and special features section on the global industry outlook—one thing is for certain, the Eurozone crisis is cause for concern. Also in this issue: a look at the market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and the increased volatility of the crude oil market. Meanwhile, this week’s columns all provide outlooks for the upcoming year in petrochemicals, polymers, intermediates and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of December 12, 2011, has a cover story and special supplement looking at the growth and diversification of the Middle East’s chemical industry. The supplement was created to coincide with the Sixth Annual Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemical Association (GPCA) Forum, and contains in-depth interviews and features covering products, strategies, logistics, financing and more. In this issue, we also look at: the quarterly update on mergers and acquisitions (M&A); Germany’s long-delayed ethylene pipeline; the increasing price of naphtha in Asia and Europe; caustic soda price hikes in the US; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of December 5, 2011, features as its cover story the ICIS Top 40 Power Players: the top 40 firms taking on the turbulent world of the chemical industry—meet the global industry’s movers and shakers. Also in this issue: the macroeconomic outlook speaks of modest growth in 2012; US demand for expandable polystyrene remains steady; projects in Iran will be delayed by US sanctions; Asia naphtha prices rise amid the uptrend in derivatives; and polyethylene producers are facing hard times.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 21, 2011, has a special section on “green chemicals,” with a cover story on the expansion of bioplastics: more major brands are switching to bio-based materials. There are also articles on the return of natural rubber, and the increased use of sustainable materials in Asia-Pacific. Elsewhere in the latest issue we look at: the slump in European benzene; polypropylene prices falling on cheaper feedstocks; alternative fuels for the aviation industry; increasing Asian naphtha prices; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 14, 2011, starts with a cover story examining the red tape trap vexing the chemical distribution industry. It is part of this issue’s special supplement to coincide with the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD). This supplement features many articles and interviews with and about the concerns and opinions of the distribution industry, and where it is headed. Also in this issue: ExxonMobil Chemical has big plans in Singapore; despite a grim market for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) currently, producers are making capacity expansions; Asian naphtha price increases are stifled by poor demand; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 31, 2011, starts its look at textiles and fibers with a cover story on China’s textiles evolution—what was once the lowest-cost producer is now facing greater competitive challenges. Coverage in this issue continues with looks at the man-made fiber market; and polyester fibers benefitting from cotton’s poor harvest. Elsewhere in the current issue, there are articles examining the global PVC market; falling Asian naphtha prices; NOVA Chemicals securing feedstocks from Marcellus Shale; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 24, 2011, has a special outlook section on Japan, examining how the nation’s chemical sector fights to rebuild itself following March’s earthquake, and despite a slowing Asian economy. Included are looks at reconstruction, mergers and acquisitions, and the growth of the bio-based chemicals in Japan. Also in this issue are reports on Asian naphtha, European titanium dioxide and an interview with Arkema’s CEO.

The focus of the issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 17, 2011, is on innovation, with several features and articles spotlighting The ICIS Innovation Awards, which honors those chemical companies who are thinking outside the box. The latest issue also covers the creation of the world’s largest styrenics firm; oil leads Mexico’s polystyrene prices to decline; despite low demand, the polycarbonate outlook is solid; and Shell restarts its Bukon refinery after a major fire disrupted production.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 10, 2011, has a special feature on the outlook for China: macroeconomic concerns are making chemical producers edgy. Meanwhile, polyolefin orders are slumping, and analysts are saying that chemical companies in the region are looking to the growing specialty chemicals segment. The latest issue also contains reports on: Shell’s force majeure at its Singapore refinery; a look at the EPA’s new greenhouse gas restriction rules; and Chinese polypropylene prices fall on weak demand.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 3, 2011, features a special supplement prepared by ICIS in association with the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA). In addition to interviews with the president and vice president of EPCA, the supplement features articles examining the new levels of cooperation between producers and logistics suppliers; the increased use of bio-based feedstocks in Europe; increased regulations creating difficulties for producers; the cautious revival of mergers and acquisitions in petrochemicals; and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 26, 2011, concludes the coverage of the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies Analysis with the announcement of the ICIS Company of the Year: Chevron Phillips Chemical. In addition to an in-depth examination of the company, the latest issue also features an exclusive interview with the CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical, Peter Cella. This issue also takes a look at chemical financing cooling down; economists clashing over the macroeconomic outlook; Asian PVC is feeling the squeeze of weak demand; European naphtha is tightening as refiners reduce output; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 19, 2011, expands upon the previous week’s ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies with the ICIS Top 100 Analysis: a region-by-region examination of the top chemical producers in each region—2010 was an excellent year for chemical manufacturers in all regions, and that strong performance has continued into 2011. Also in this issue: an interview with LANXESS about its upcoming bio-butyl rubber facility; weak demand continues to hurt global acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) margins; European naphtha is bearish, but the outlook is brighter; INEOS Bio looks to start its US cellulosic ethanol plant in 2012; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 12, 2011, unveils the ICIS Top 100 listing, an analysis highlighting important trends in sale, profitability, and spending patterns—as well as a detailed chart that ranks the top 100 global chemical companies. Also in this issue are articles and columns focusing on melamine in China; butadiene’s falling demand; US companies poised for bio-butanediol production; the restart of Formosa Petrochemical’s third cracker in Taiwan; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 5, 2011, focuses on feedstock volatility, with several articles examining the topic. The current issue also has a special feature looking at “The New Chemical Renaissance:” new opportunities and innovations are being driven by significant social and economic forces. In this week’s columns, there are articles looking at benzene in China; automotive demand driving polypropylene; increasing paraxylene prices; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 29, 2011, concentrates on the impact the massive deposits of natural gas in the Marcellus Shale are having on the petrochemical sector: Shell has announced it will build a new ethylene cracker in the US northeast, and several other companies have expressed interest in doing the same. Several US states are vying for these projects, and whenever these plants are built, it will be a boon to engineering and construction firms. Also in this issue are looks at Russia’s revitalized petrochemical sector; how to avoid the major economic and social crises that may arrive by 2021; and among the many regular weekly columns are projections that butadiene prices are set to rally again.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 15, 2011, starts off with a cover story looking at the havoc caused to the industry by the recent stock market meltdown. Keeping with this issue’s financial focus, the latest issue also features the quarterly update on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In addition to our regular columns, these is also a special feature in the issue focusing on India—included are a detailed map of the nation’s upcoming petrochemical projects, an examination of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) capacity expansions, and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 1, 2011, examines the global rubber industry, with a cover story on green rubber gaining traction. Other articles looking at synthetic rubber report that demand is bouncing back, as well as a map covering all the major rubber manufacturing facilities in Asia. Also in this issue, there is a look at the nominees for the 2011 ICIS Innovation Awards, and in the weekly columns, there are articles on increasing propylene prices; the reconfiguration of the $20bn (€ 14.04bn) joint venture between Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco; polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exports are keeping US manufacturers ahead; and much, much more.

The edition of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of July 18, 2011, features a cover story and expanded features section looking at the Top 100 Chemical Distributors for 2011. The issue spotlights the annual ICIS listing of the leading global chemical distributors, and includes detailed commentaries from the heads of the chemical distribution associations for Canada, Europe, Brazil and US, as well as an examination of the merger and acquisition activities currently roiling the market. Also in this issue are articles looking at: polyethylene in China; ethanol subsidies in the US may end; and due to shortages, acetic acid prices are on the rise.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of July 4, 2011, concentrates on the Asian chemical market, beginning with a cover story on the darkened outlook for China: power shortages, tighter credit and global economic concerns cause falling chemical prices. There is also an interview with the CEO of Thailand-based Indorama Ventures; a look at Malaysia’s newly formed PETRONAS Chemicals Group; and an article covering Singapore’s securing of feedstocks. Also in this issue are an examinations of polystyrene market, a look at chlor-alkali troubles in Europe, and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 27, 2011, has a cover story and several features on the world of bioplastics: while next generation biofuels are facing challenges, it is a prosperous time for bioplastics projects. Then, among the weekly columns, there are articles on: styrene-butadiene rubber increasing in cost in Asia; acrylates in Europe are losing momentum; weal petrochemical demand is impacting naphtha markets; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 20, 2011, starts with a cover story looking at titanium dioxide’s big squeeze: prices are surging to historic highs as strong demand coincides with tight supply. Also in this issue are articles examining: US chlor-alkali getting a boost from shale gas; an interview with Rhodia’s CEO; revived optimism for the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market; major oil firms are expanding their Brazilian sugarcane ethanol investments; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 13, 2011, starts with a cover story examining new trends in alternative production technologies for acrylates. Also in this issue are an interview with the CEO of Ashland; the uncertain outlook for monoethylene glycol (MEG); the growth of the Chinese bioplastic industry; an expansion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) capacity in Poland; mergers and acquisitions in Europe may reshape the petrochemical industry there; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 6, 2011, features a cover story and special supplement taking a look at chemical distribution in Europe. This includes interviews with the leaders of the European Association of Chemical Distributors, two separate reports on merger and acquisitions activities, ways towards reducing tariffs, and more. Also in the issue are articles examining the projected surge in olefins consumption in Asia; despite falling margins, the polypropylene outlook is optimistic; and the potential use of waste plastics as an alternative fuel source.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 30, 2011, features a cover story on chemicals in automotive applications. Inside there is a four-page fold-out that looks at all the chemicals driving change in today’s new vehicles, both inside and out. There is also an overview of the auto sector, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to create its own car industry, and the increasing use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic in vehicles. Other features in the latest issue include looks at the paraxylene, butadiene and polycarbonate markets in Asia; an interview with the CEO of Momentive Performance Materials; the increasing price of acrylates in the US; the active global titanium dioxide market; and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical for the week of May 23, 2011, looks at the Asian chemical industry with a cover story on Japan restarting and rebuilding production. There is also a look at lower polyolefin demand in China, and articles on BASF’s push into the region; flooding in the Mississippi impacting chemical logistics and distribution; US naphtha costs fall below ethane, and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 16, 2011, has a cover story and several special articles on Middle East petrochemicals—including an extensive and detailed map of upcoming and announced capacity expansions in the region. Also in this issue: an interview with the CEO of Solutia; the ICIS quarterly macroeconomic outlook; and much, much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 9, 2011, features a cover story and several related articles on feedstock price hikes threatening surfactants and oleochemicals. There is also an interview with Huntsman’s CEO and president; a look at inflation in China; margins for Asian styrene are suffering; and with the excess natural gas in the US and the resulting ethane advantage, many companies are playing ethylene expansions, including Dow Chemical.

The edition of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 25, 2011, has a cover story on the “Executive Spotlight,” focusing on executives and CEOs of such companies as Shell Chemicals, SABIC and PTT as they share their views on winning strategies. Also in this issue are special features looking at the future of biomaterials; and an examination of how petrochemical producers can reshape their portfolios. Additionally, there are articles looking at US propylene spot prices hitting record highs; high demand for styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) encourages capacity expansions; naphtha prices are climbing globally as they follow high crude oil prices; and so much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 18, 2011, has a cover story and several articles on innovation, to tie in with the ICIS Innovation Awards for 2011, where the magazine searches for the most innovative companies in the chemical industry. There is also a feature on the future of polycarbonate, as well as other stories on polypropylene, soda ash, and the rising cost of butadiene in Asia.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 11, 2011, has a cover story and special section on third-party logistics, with articles looking at the debate surrounding independent consultants to manage logistics meeds; the upcoming shortage of skilled drivers in the US; and the list of ICIS Top 50 chemical third-party logistics providers. Also featured in the latest issue are columns looking at butadiene and ethylene price increases; the shortage of PVC in Latin America; the acetic acid market remains tight; and so much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of April 4, 2011, covers polymers, with special features on the boost for eco-plastics in Europe; polypropylene’s price—and prospects in the US—are increasing; Dow plans to reduce titanium dioxide in coatings by 10-20%; an interview with the CEO of Huntsman; and much, much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 28, 2011, features a special supplement to coincide with the recent National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The cover story of the latest issue focuses on how shale gas is brightening the outlook for the North American petrochemical sector. This issue also features interviews with the CEOs of Huntsman and INEOS Olefins & Polymers, as well as interviews with the president of ExxonMobil Chemical, Dow Chemicals and the NPRA itself. Also in this issue there is continuing coverage of the impact of the Japanese earthquake on the region’s chemical production, and a look at the increasing prices of caustic soda and methanol, and so much more.

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The Japanese Situation
The Libyan Situation
EU Polyethylene arbitrage opportunity
EU chemical consumption grows dramatically
Pearl in the desert gets going

The cover story and primary focus of the issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 21, 2011, is the tragedy in Japan. The devastating earthquake and tsunami have hit the Japanese chemical industry hard, shutting down major petrochemical production—and the near-term impact will mean tighter markets for certain chemicals. Also in this issue, there is coverage of US polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and how exports are keeping the industry alive; acrylate prices in the US and Europe refuse to fall; China and India are driving Asian coatings growth; and so much more.

Simon Robinson talks through the stories of the week

News this week is dominated by the Japanese chemical industry's struggle against production shutdowns and delivery problems in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

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The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of March 7, 2011, focuses on electronics, and the huge growth which is driving materials. In addition to articles looking at the growth of smartphones, tablets and light-emitting diodes and how they will impact the chemical industry, there is also global editor Joseph Chang’s quarterly merger and acquisition update, and our many regular market features, including one on the increasing price of nylon feedstocks and another on the poor demand for naphtha in Asia.

Simon Robinson runs through some of the key stories of the week just gone

Gulf Chemcial faces environmental charges
Evonic to sell 51% of Steag
PTT Merger to create big Thai player
EU Chemical Growth up by 1% in 2010

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The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers olefins, starting with a cover story looking “Beyond the Cracker” for propylene solutions in new production technologies. Among the other features and articles in the current issue, there is an interview with the CEO of INEOS Oxide; a story on Dow Chemical’s pursuit of bio-based feedstocks; upward price pressure on US butadiene; and strong demand for paraxylene drives up European prices. All this and much, much more can be found in the latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business.

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business has several articles looking at China as it tries to keep its economy from overheating. Meanwhile firms are still expanding in the country even as it aims to compensate for the slowdown in external demand by focusing on domestic production. The current issue also has a special supplement looking at the base oils market, which after hitting a 25-year low in 2009, is expected to pick up again in 2011. All this and much, much more can be found in the latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of February 14, 2011, takes a look at packaging, with features about US LDPE producers enjoying good sales and high prices; tougher regulations threaten the survival of the plastic shopping bag; demand for PET surges, but overcapacity looms; and much more, including several columns examining the impact Egypt’s political turmoil on chemical production in the region.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of February 7, 2011, takes a look at the building sector and how that may impact construction chemicals. Featured articles take a look at US and European PVC providers under pressure; investment in China continues to grow, with the country’s housing and building markets propping up demand for polymers; how major players are refocusing their strategies to improve outlook; and much, much more.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the key stories of the week:
ExxonMobil chemical margin squeeze
Shell Q 4 numbers volumes up an revenue
Mitusui chemicals springs to profit in first nine months of 2010
Mitsubishi chemical segment did well
Dow Chemical significant upturn from 2010 Q4
Dow Chemical will make decision on Al Jubail soon
Egypt’s political situation and the chemical sector
Bad weather in the US

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the soaps and detergents markets. There is a cover story on detergents under pressure: soaring feedstocks have hit the market hard; as well as other stories including one on Africa’s potential as a strong market for caustic soda, and another looking at the American Cleaning Institute’s focus on clear green labeling. Also in the latest issue are stories on the oleochemicals market bouncing back, the high hopes in the polyolefins market in Europe, China’s potential ethylene surplus, and much, much more.

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Rhine Tanker blockage
Bad China weather causes logistics problems
Prices face upward pressure along the chain
Sabic’s Q4 2010 sales meet expectations
Cargill to try and sell part of Mosaic
International Year of Chemistry

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The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 17, 2011, has a cover story on the historic deal between INEOS and PetroChina, as well as several articles looking at the auto and chemical industries, including features on tire manufacturing, innovative paint formulations, plastics replacing metal, and more.

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DuPont to buy Danisco for $6.3bn(Euro 4.9bn)
Ineos and PetroChina agree to agree over refineries and Ineos technology into China
Gulf oil spill could stop new production for a decade
Rhine closed by tanker capsize.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 10 has a cover story focusing on the US feedstock advantage for shale-based natural gas. Other articles feature stories on chemical companies increasing the development of technologies that use biomass for feedstock; the factors that may be driving up polypropylene prices in 2011; the transformation of the Russian chemical market with new capacities coming on stream.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key stories of the week.
Report into BP spill in US Gulf
Fire in Moerdijk Netherlands
Fatal Chlorine escape in France
Economic performance in 2010

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The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 3, 2011, has a cover story focusing on the outlook for 2011: the new year may be one of uncertainty, but sentiment suggests a strong recovery in chemical markets, with an abundance of natural gas causing a “supercycle.” Other stories in the latest issue include high hopes for less intrusive industry regulation in the US, and strong recovery of regional markets fueling growth.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of December 13 has a cover story focusing on the Top 40 Power Players of the chemical industry for 2010 - the most influential people in the global chemical markets. Also featured in the latest issue are articles on China’s growth exerting a huge pull on Europe’s specialty chemical providers; an interview with the new CEO of US-based chemical firm Chemtura; a look at the uncertainty of Asian polyolefins potentially causing a challenging 2011; and much more.

GCC chemical production to hit $200bn by 2020
ExxonMobil sees Asia Pacific demand strong in 2011
Bayer to spend $1bn in China investments
EU Carbon emissions policy could close 10% of ethylene cracker capacity
German distributors fined for operating regional cartels

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of December 6 looks at the Middle East. The cover story looks at how Iran’s exports to Asia are surging, while sanctions are imposed by the UN, US and EU. In addition, there are articles on the Middle East’s supply chain coming under strain; US natural gas reserves are at a 40-year high; M&A activity is set to increase in 2011; and much, much more.

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Economic outlook 2011
BASF and Petronas in Spec Chem MOU
REACH: the first hurdle

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Reach registration comes into force today
Total’s plans in Qatar
BASF and Ineos joint venture styrenics

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 22 takes a look at chemical distribution, and features a cover story on how mergers and acquisitions in the global chemical distribution market are poised to increase as the world recovers from the economic downturn. Other stories in the latest issue include an interview with the CEO of Dutch distributor Caldic, the improving fortunes of chemical shipping, European and Middle East producers seeking alliances with each other for downstream investments, polyethylene prices show no signs of falling soon, and much, much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 15 features a cover story on how consumer packaging is slimming down: polymer producers are innovating to reduce materials use. Other articles in the latest issue include Petrobras delaying the start of the large Comperj project in Brazil; Eastman’s new Tritan copolyester poses a challenge to polycarbonate; US chlor-alkali producers are seeing strong recovery in the third quarter; and much, much more.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week.

Logistics companies results
Ashland sells logistics business
Ineos has bought Nova’s stake in the IneosNova joint venture
Chemtura comes out of bankruptcy
Celanese Coal to chemicals projects in China
Ineos Technology to be used in 2 Braskem plants
Parafin wax shortage looms

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 8 features a cover story on Dow Chemical’s shift in its plastics strategy, including an interview with Dow CEO Andrew Liveris. Also in this issue are articles on demand for paraxylene and purified terephthalic acid being pushed by the Asian cotton shortage; the expansion of bioplastics in Latin America; increasing demand driving the prices of styrene butadiene rubber; and much, much more.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the business of the week:

Strong third quarter results and volume growth 2010
Borealis doing well
Marcellus gas field options
EU wants to reduce phosphorus in detergents
German chemical industry growth slowed in the third quarter
BHP Billiton keeps plugging away at Potash Corp
Iran’s polymer business keeps on growing

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 18 takes a look at the revival of Japan’s petrochemical industry, with a variety articles on the changes and movements happening there, including: the relationship between Japan’s chemical manufacturers and automakers; the potential shutting down of several of Japan’s crackers; and, the nation is pushing for the use of more renewables.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 11 has as its cover story a special feature taking a look at the Top 100 Chemical Distributors—and on the podcast, global editor Joe Chang will provide more details about the top distributors. Also in this issue are articles on the winners of the ICIS Innovation Awards 2010, price increases for polystyrene, BASF’s expansions in China, and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 4 covers oleochemicals with articles on the good outlook for Southeast Asia as well as the search for green surfactants, and the complications biodiesel is bringing to the global glycerin market. This issue also has a special supplement for the European Petrochemical Association meeting occurring this week in Budapest: in it are stories looking at the petrochemical industry’s ups and downs, as well as the search for better margins, and the chemical industry’s role in reducing emissions.

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the European petrochemical market in turmoil, as well as the conclusion of the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies with the announcement of company of the year. Global editor Joe Chang is on the podcast to discuss the company of the year, and polymers editor Ivan Lerner talks about his articles on PVC in America and the disadvantage European producers have due to their feedstocks, respectively.

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BASF Eastman upbeat about Q3 performance
The US Economy may be slowing
DSM refocuses business units further into the Far East
Solvay reorganises around business units.

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The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 20 features part two of the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies, and global editor Joe Chang appears on the podcast to provide more details. Also in this issue are articles about polymethyl methacrylate in Asia, rising titanium dioxide prices, faster project development in Russia, an interview with Borouge’s CEO, and much more.

Simon Robinson talks through some of the key stories of the week:

Odfjell goes to court
Solvay stops polyphenylene production in Mississippi
Brazil’s biofuel power grows
IGBCE rejects plan to speed coal subsidy
Oil price forecasts

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This week’s issue of ICIS Chemical Business features the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies, a ranking of the top earning producers of 2009. The current issue also features articles on Asian acrylonitrile, sanctions against Iran impacting European methanol, and an interview with the CEO of bioplastics manufacturer Cereplast. Meanwhile, on the podcast, global editor Joe Chang discusses the ICIS Top 100.

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Polish chemical industry privatisation for 2011
Air Products ups its bid for AirGas
Carbon capture is no good for Europe: report
BP’s Deepwater Horizon report
Petronas Chemicals plans listing in Malaysia

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The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 6 covers inorganics, with a cover story on soda ash, as well as articles on the future of aluminum, the sulfuric acid market, and increasing North American polyethylene prices. On the podcast, senior editor Doris De Guzman speaks about her articles on biobutanol and chlor-alkali.

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US hurricane season
Iranian sanctions
Sibur’s plans in Siberia
Thailand protects the environment
India’s plans in Panipat
California’s bag ban thwarted and
GM starch potatoes

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers textiles and fibers, with a cover story on purified terephthalic acid in Asia, while during the podcast polymers editor Ivan Lerner gives an overview of his stories on the polystyrene market – prices are steady for now, but may increase in September – and acetate tow. Used to make cigarette filters, acetate tow is expected to grow – while smoking has declined in North America and Western Europe, it has expanded in Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.

Simon Robinson rounds up the key news stories in the global chemicals business for August 2010. For up to the minute breaking news visit www.icis.com

The ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 16, 2010, covers purchasing and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with a cover story on how chemical M&A activity is picking up, as well as articles on downward pricing pressure and the debate over contract settlements. On the podcast, global editor Joe Chang discusses global M&A.

The issue for the week of August 9 covers chemical sites, with a cover story on several initiatives in Germany aimed to boost innovation and stimulate growth. There are also articles on mega-clusters, the integration of three of Bayer MaterialScience’s facilities as well as articles on catalytic olefins, the international PVC market, oversupply of paraxylene in Asia, and more.

This week’s issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers Russia, and Central and Eastern Europe, with a cover story on privatization in Poland. The current issue also features the shortlist for the seventh annual ICIS Innovation Awards.

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Tropical storm Bonnie and BP’s gulf clear up
Typhoons and torrential rain in China hitting production
Dalian oil pipe explosion delay’s shipping by two weeks
Lightening strikes in Daesan, South Korea hitting chems
Sabic net profits up three times on last year’s level
Akzo Nobel shares rise on profit boost
SherwinWilliams warns on US housing sentiment
US economic uncertainty
China’s growth slows to around 11% in H2
Global MDI likely to be structurally short by 2013
Total’s methanol to be commercialised

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business features extensive coverage of SMEs, or small-to-medium enterprises, as well as a cover story and more news about biorefineries and how the biochemical refining industry is ramping up for commercialization.

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Honam Petrochemical buys stake in Malaysia’s Titan Chemical
US chems report strong Q2 but second half is cloudy
Tronox files to escape bankruptcy
Air Products ups its bid for Airgas
ExxonMobil in Californian Algae venture

The July 12 issue of ICIS Chemical Business is the launch of the magazine’s new format and redesign, and this issue features coverage of the global construction industry and its impact on the chemicals sector.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 28, covers water chemicals, with a cover story on chlorine. There are articles on the growing desalination industry, paper and pulp producers, an interview with the president of BWA Water Additives, and more. On the podcast, senior features editor Clay Boswell goes over his story on chlorine transportation safety.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 21 covers biotechs, and how green technology drives the growth of new feedstocks. There are articles on traditional chemical companies investing in biotech processing; bioplastics; and on the podcast, commodities editor Ivan Lerner discusses his article on the increased use of cellulosic ethanol.

The June 14 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at Middle East petrochemicals, with articles on supply issues, the Mideast’s future as a plastics processing center, the next decade of petrochemical growth, and more. On the podcast, senior features editor Clay Boswell talks about his article looking at the flood of low-cost ethylene expected to flow out of the region in the next few years.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key chemical stories of the week:
Dow Chemical bullish on ethylene chain
Petkim’s Aliaga refinery gets go-ahead
EU Chemical sector growth
Bag ban will stifle recycling-ACC
Changes coming at BASF

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The June 7 issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers the automotive issues impacting the chemical industry, with articles on the reduction of carbon dioxide, green tires, China’s booming vehicle market and more. Meanwhile, on the podcast, commodities editor Ivan Lerner looks at the possibilities of an all-plastic car.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 31, 2010, takes a look at regulatory activity, including Europe’s Reach legislation. Meanwhile on the podcast, specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of the EPA’s new greenhouse gas legislation.

This week’s issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at logistics and distribution. There are articles on shipping, Asia, intermodal transportation and much, much more. Meanwhile, on the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang discusses the plans of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) to take its Responsible Distribution program international.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about:
Petrochemical price falls in Asia
Eurozone woes may have a silver lining
Chemical industry is slow to respond to OEM needs
ECHA loosens some REACH demands

The May 10th issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at consumer and electrical goods, with reports on consumer trends, durable goods and appliances, mobile phones, Walmart’s new goal to cut greenhouse gases, the economic outlook, and more. During the podcast, staff editor Feliza Mirasol discusses her article about how consumer demand is changing the plastics used in televisions.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key stories of the week:

Ras Lafan cracker is inaugurated

Shell Completes its Singapore Project

Brazil’s Quattor ups resins output

BP suffers with Gulf oil leak as

Nalco sees stock rise on Gulf oil leak opportunity.

The current issue takes a look at Asia petrochemicals and plastics, featuring articles on the growth prospects of China and India; the impact of increased Middle Eastern production on Asia; investments in the region; and much more. On the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang discusses the issue, especially India and China’s roles in the global petrochemical market.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key chemical industry business stories this week

Dow Q1 sales 2010 Al Jubail is an “interesting site” no plans to jv basic plastics in 2010
ExxonMobil Q1 exports polyolefins to Asia
BASF industry related business do well in first quarter
Ineos strong first quarter profits almost double
LyondellBassel to re list in Q3 2010
Spectacular Chinese figures

The current issue of ICIS Chemical Business examines the automotive market with articles on engineering plastics, urethanes, electric vehicles, advanced materials and more. On the podcast, commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives an overview of the macro-economic situation regarding the auto market, and global editor Joseph Chang talks about the impact the eruption of the Icelandic volcano may have on the European chemical market.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk thorough the business of the week:

European petchem production up year on year
LyondellBasell’s bankruptcy exit hearing
Borouge II getting closer
ExxonMobil’s plans in China mLLDPE
Mitisui plans mLLDPE plant outside Japan
Bayer Material Science points up demand for engineering thermoplastics in China
Rhodia sees strong demand for nylon 66 in China

The most recent issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the paints and coatings market. There are articles about architectural coatings, surface technologies, auto coatings, acrylics and more. During the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang speaks on his commentary for this issue, as well as what he saw at the recent National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA) meeting in San Antonio, Texas, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner reports on his article looking at how the coatings industry has been dealing with demands for lower and lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers health, safety and the environment, with articles on the ongoing controversy over bisphenol-A, the impact of chemical industry accidents on legislation, chemical hazard communication, an interview with Univar’s new CEO, and more. On the podcast, senior features editor Clay Boswell tales a look at Global Product Strategy.

Simon Robinson rounds up some key stories of the week:
Shell starts up Singapore cracker
GAIL to build JV petchem complex in Qatar
Bayer Material Science in pultrusion alliance
Shell, Virent start up biogasoline demo plant
China hikes wages to entice workers back

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business examines North American petrochemicals and plastics with articles on the petrochemical cycle, an interview with NPRA president Charles Drevna, ups and downs in the polyethylene market, end market structural shifts and more. On the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang comments on shale gas and the petrochemical industry.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the business of the week.

The current issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at Russia, and Central and Eastern Europe, with articles on local markets, feedstocks, government policy and a cover story on Poland’s attempts to privatize its chemical industry. On the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang gives an update on merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the chemical industry.

Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson talk about key issues for the week.

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at management and employment, with articles covering chemical executives and how they are handling the downturn, operating models for future chemical businesses, job recruiting and more. Meanwhile on the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang interviews commodities editor Ivan Lerner on his timeline covering post-downturn job losses in the chemical industry.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the issues of the week

Dow Chemical sells Styron Business to Bain Capital
Solutia raises $300m debt to finances Etimex Solar purchase
Terra Industries, CF Industries and Yara the battle bubbles on
Arkema’s acrylic and Asian plans
Short time working costs German Chemical industry Euro 250m
Ineos may move HQ to Switzerland
GM potato

The latest edition of ICIS Chemical Business is the Green Issue, coving sustainability, green chemistry, energy efficiency, ecoplastics, biofuels and more. Meanwhile, on the podcast, specialties editor Doris De Guzman discusses her article on rising investments in green chemistry companies.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the key issues of the week:
Rhodia talks of demand growth in polyamides
BASF sees 2010 as “uneven” year
Total France refinery strike over
Reliance ups bid for LyondellBasell
Norway’s Yara makes approved bid for Terra Industries

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The current issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the twin powerhouses of China and India, with articles on feedstocks, state planning, petrochemicals and plastics, joint ventures, and more. On the podcast, commodities editor Ivan Lerner discusses his article on the increased use of coal-to-olefins technology in China.

This week’s issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers pharmaceuticals and fine chemistry, with articles on outsourcing, custom manufacturing, quality control, biologics and more. On the podcast, senior features editor Clay Boswell discusses his article on pharmaceutical asset disposals.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of February 8, 2010, covers specialty chemicals, with articles on coatings and sealants, inks and dyes, water treatment and more. On the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang talks about his interview with the head of R&D for LANXESS, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner discusses his article on paper chemicals and the paper market.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss

Air Products take over attempt of Airgas
Extending the US Site security act
Dow Chemical’s latest quarterly results
Ineos' sale of its fluorine business
Investigation at Texas’ Gulf Chemical and Metallurgical plant

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the business of the week
DuPont numbers
Economic performance
Braschem and Quattor
PTT sees 10% profit dip due to legal rulings
DuPont Fatality

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The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers soaps and detergents, and is set to coincide with the Soaps & Detergents Association’s (SDA) annual meeting taking place this week in Orlando, Florida. On the podcast, senior features editor Clay Boswell discusses his interview with the president of SDA.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of January 18, 2010, covers building and construction. There are articles about the housing market, construction chemicals, commercial real estate, and more. On the podcast, specialties editor Doris De Guzman reports on her article covering green trends in building and construction.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through key stories for the chemical industry.
LyondellBasell saw earnings fall 62% from October to November
HB Fuller sees growth better than economy in 2010
Dow Chemical sees off a cyber attack
Cap and Trade – a scam, according to environmental activist group
ECHA adds 14 chemicals to its concern list

The January 11 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at energy, with articles about energy policies, natural gas, carbon capture and more. Global editor Joseph Chang joins the podcast to look at some of the global demands on sources of energy, while commodities editor Ivan Lerner takes a look at the ups and downs of Canada’s oil sands industry.

ICIS's Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week

Reliance ups its offer for LyondellBasell
Poland’s chemicals privatisation stutters on
Poland’s gas prices hurt industry
The big freeze stretches from Texas through Northern Europe to Northern China
Forward purchases could hurt industry later

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The first issue of 2010 finds ICIS Chemical Business examining the global outlook for the chemical industry, including economic trends, financial forecasts, top stock picks and more. Global editor Joseph Chang joins the podcast to discuss projections for the upcoming year and the speed of the recovery cycle.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the business of the week and look back a little at 2009:
Reliance Industries and LyondellBasell
Highlights of 2009
Bayer avoids job losses in Germany until 2012
Evonic restructures
CEFIC and the Copenhagen Summit

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers aerospace, with articles on commercial aviation, the aerospace cycle, advanced composites, carbon fibers and more. On the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang sits down with commodities editor Ivan Lerner to find out what’s going on in the military aviation segment.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week.

LyondellBasell and Reliance
LyondellBasell proposes a settlement to non-secured creditors
Petromex Petroquimica “absolutely pointless”
Solvay launches plan to buy more of Vinythai
GPCA forms advocacy committee to challenge trade barriers
Dystar may have a buyer
Wilton UK government to invest £20m

This week’s edition of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the ICIS Top 40 Power Players for 2009: the movers and shakers. Global editor Joe Chang speaks on the podcast about some of this issue’s highlights.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week
Fall out from Dubai World and out look for 2010
Qatar and CNOOC investigate plans for China
Dow’s views on satiability
ACC slams EPA emissions approach
25 years after Bohpal
Thai courts uphold 65 plant suspensions

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
Reliance bid for LyondellBasell
German short time working, wage demands and potential lay-offs at Dystar
The UK chemical industry lobbying Ministers
Ras Lafan

This week’s issue of ICIS Chemical Business examines the world of chemical distribution, and on the podcast, commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives an overview of the North American chemical distribution market, while editor Feliza Mirasol talks about her interview with the Plaza Group, and global editor Joe Chang discusses the issue’s guest commentary by Chris Jahn, president of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the business of the week.
IPIC’s plans for a purchase by end Q1 2009
Eastman forecasts 20% annual profit growth
Decarbonising organic chemistry in the UK
Regulating carbon dioxide in the US
Just what it takes to build a mega cracker

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers the Mediterranean Region, with articles covering the chemical markets of Turkey, Greece, North Africa, Spain and other countries in the area. During the podcast, senior features editor Clay Boswell looks at API manufacturing in Italy, while global editor Joseph Chang speaks about the ICIS education and recruitment campaign.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the business of the week
OMV and IPIC’s future role in Nova Chemicals
China’s petrochemicals imports soar to new highs
BASF’s view of the next couple of months
Q3 results from Celanse, AkzoNobel, Solutia
US chemicals on the rebound

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The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industries in Latin America, including the biofuels revolution going on in South America, as well as articles on Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela and more. During the podcast, global editor Joe Chang talks to commodities editor Ivan Lerner about his article on the hype surrounding Bolivia’s as-yet-untapped lithium reserves.

This week’s podcast looks at the October 26 issue of ICIS Chemical Business: The topic this week is Japan, and on the podcast, specialties editor Doris De Guzman talks about her article covering Japan’s cosmetic and personal care industry, and global editor Joseph Chang looks at Japan’s chemical industry in the wake of the global economic recession.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
Dow Chemcial’s 09 Q3
DuPont’s 09 Q3
BASF plans to close Maleic Anhydride facility in Belgium
Algal oils for cosmetics
Biomass Feedstocks
Petkim’s plans for a $5bn petchem hub

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This week’s podcast looks at the October 19, 2009, issue of ICIS Chemical Business, and features the winners of the 2009 ICIS Innovation Awards. Markets editor Andy Brice interviews John Baker, global editor – custom publishing, on the Innovation Awards, and finds out who are this year’s big winners.

Conversation around
BASF’s early earnings figures
Deutsche Bank’s outlook for 2010
Huntsman sees better Q4 for Titanium Dioxide
Cambrex on the hunt
CEE governments may step in to save companies
Nova pressured by poor outlook – Moody’s
North Africa too risky for chems – AD Little.
Shell spends on carbon sequestration
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Outlook for 2010
Wilton Chemicals cluster
Scope for logistics shake out
Dow Chemicals’ solar shingles
DuPont claws back to 2008 earnings by 2012
Reach
ICIS Reach forum

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The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals market. Among the topics covered are mergers and acquisitions, risk management, vaccines, biologics and more. Joining the podcast are senior features editor Clay Boswell, who takes a look at his article on Big Pharma and emerging markets, and pharmaceuticals editor Feliza Mirasol, who reports on contract manufacturing and biopharmaceutical demand.

The October 5 issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the automotive sector, with articles on consumer trends, engineering polymers, fuel efficiency, government regulations and much, much more. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman joins the podcast to talk about the two articles she contributed to this issue: one on next generation liquid biofuels, and the other on Lanxess’ recent celebration of synthetic rubber’s 100th year anniversary.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
Solvay’s sale of it pharmaceutical business
BASF’s plans in Asia
Changes to Tosca
Dystar files for insolvency in Germany
Outlook for EPCA, Berlin

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The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers petrochemicals and plastics, as well as part three of the ICIS Top 100. Included in this issue are articles about the European petrochemical industry, the global petchem cycle, the Middle East, and more. Meanwhile, on the podcast, global editor Joseph Chang talks about the ICIS Company of the Year, while commodities editor Ivan Lerner takes a look at the hearty market for plastics in medical applications and healthcare, and the series of petrochemical facility shutdowns that have occurred since the global economic crisis began.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through key stories in the business of chemistry this week.

Is Reliance interested in LyondellBasell?
UK chemical industry will take until 2020 to reach 2008 output
Eastman’s Coal gasification plant in Texas delayed
Swine-flu is good for ethanol producers
Lanxess is ICIS Company of the year 2008.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis disucss the chemical business of the week
LyondellBasell’s plans to exit Chapter 11
Dow Chemical sees the bottom of the recession
Total sees too much capacity – Margerie
First ethylene glycol shipment from Sabic’s Yanbu affiliate to Europe.

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at China’s chemical industry. There are articles on consumer trends, the rising middle class and consumption patterns, exports, government policy and more. Meanwhile, specialties editor Doris De Guzman joins to the podcast to talk about her article on China and the renewable energy market.

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business features the rankings of the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies. On the podcast, global editor Joe Chang takes a look at which companies came out on top, 2008’s financials, potential mergers and acquisitions, what we can expect from 2009, and more. Meanwhile, markets editor Andy Brice joins the podcast to go into detail about the ICIS Education and Recruitment Campaign.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
LyondellBasell’s plans to exit Chapter 11
The ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies 2009.

This week’s issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at Mexico and its petrochemical industry, with articles on the oil and gas outlook, the plastics trade balance, the impact of politics on the Mexican oil industry, partnerships in Mexico, and much more. On the podcast, global editor Joe Chang gives an overview of the issue.

Simon Robinson delivers a round up of the key news stories.
Huntsman bids for most of Tronox; and looks for fibre operations in Asia
Dow Chemical says it is on track to pay off bridging loan for Rohm and Haas
LyondellBasell seeks protection from a creditor and says it is looking a exiting Chapter 11 at the end of January 2010
China restricts movements of dangerous chemicals around celebrations to mark the revolution.
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This week’s ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the chemicals used in textiles and fabrics. We’ve got articles on innovation, fashion, sustainability and the state of the markets. Andy Brice considers how chemicals ensure the uniforms worn by the emergency services keep them safe.

Simon Robinson runs through some of the top chemical business stories on ICIS.com last week.
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Braskem invests in PVC and is in talks with Quattor
K+S Downgraded and sales down
BASF to reduce short-time working at Ludwigshaven prepares defences.

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This week’s ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the chemicals used in sports and sporting good, with articles on sports nutrition, advanced composites, innovative fibers and more. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman speaks about her article on renewable chemicals in sporting equipment, pharmaceutical editor Feliza Mirasol gives an update on ingestible sports supplements, and commodities editor gives a brief history of the American football helmet.

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers chemical sites, with topics such as petrochemical hubs, competitive advantages and global projects. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman reports on the chemical industry's improvement of energy efficiency, and London bureau chief Will Beacham takes a look at the "Domino Effect" that may impact the industry.

This week, Nigel Davis looks at more second quarter results and considers whether things are looking up. Reports show that global M&A activity has shown a sharp decline in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2008. Brazil’s Braskem shows positive results.

This week, Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis take a look at second quarter financial results and companies' concerns over the latter half of the year. Meanwhile, in China, there's still plenty of optimism and growth is looking positive.

This week, ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at chemical-related engineering and construction (E&C). Among the topics covered in the latest issue are plants and projects; global construction activity; labor costs and availability; several case studies; and more. Meanwhile, commodities editor Ivan Lerner joins the podcast to talk about his article taking an overview of the global E&C industry

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the recent slew of quarterly results and their implications for the chemical industry going forward.

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This week's edition of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at water, including desalination, purification, agricultural applications, industrial water treatment and much more. Features editor Clay Boswell talks about several new technical innovations impacting the water treatment market, and editor Feliza Mirasol examines the strong growth of the water membrane industry.

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Simon Robinson runs through this week's top business news from ICIS
Quarterly results DuPont underlying net profit down 48% in Q2, Air Products Q3 net falls 24%, Lonza net profit down 56% reorganises business.
Lyondell managers to be sued for taking the company into bankruptcy
Poland’s privatisation scope outlined
Tonghai Chen, a past chairman of Sinopec gets death sentence suspended for two years.
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This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industry in Brazil, and global editor Joe Chang gives an overview of the chemical issues facing that nation, as well as an overview of the issue.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key issues of the week in the chemicals industry

BASF outlines its plans for CIBA
Dow closes EO/EG at Wilton UK
Wacker Chemie restructures it operations
Mitsui chemical plans to cut $317m costs
Abu Dhabi’s IPIC closes on deal with Nova
CNPC may bid for Argentina’s YPF

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the electronic materials market. On the podcast, editor Feliza Mirasol gives an overview of the market, then commodities editor Ivan Lerner examines the polysilicon for solar energy segment.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss key issues in the global chemical industry
Dalian Futures exchange trades $70bn linear low density polyethylene in May
Physical demand for polymer in China and rest of world
Dow Closes plants
LyondellBasell sees good May, doubts over demand for rest of year
Linde wins contract for Borouge taking capacity to around 4.5m tonne/year by 2013

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Simon Robinson talks over the business of the week.
Huntsman settles with banks
Ineos reschedules loan covenants
WTO fun with China, the US and EU

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss
Ineos’ Grangemouth plant
Strikes at Total’s Lindsey UK refinery
Dow stake in Vlissingen refinery goes to Lukoil not Valero
German Cartel authority probes distribution companies
Huntsman goes to court
Brazil’s Comperj project developments
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The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business is covering specialty and agricultural chemicals. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman reports on her article on the growing biopesticides market, and markets editor Andy Brice gives an overview of the global agrochemical market.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
US economic prospects
Loan covenants time bombs
M&A in the second half
MOL gets go ahead in Croatia
PKN Orlen may breach covenants
Dow Corning revamps Xiameter

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This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers global regulatory affairs, including the US energy policy, cap & trade, environmental policies and the EU's new policies. On the podcast, bureau chief Will Beacham discusses his trip to the Helsinki Chemical Forum and global editor Joe Chang talks about his interview with the American Chemistry Council's CEO Cal Dooley.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel talk about
Venezuela nationalises state oil and petchems
Solutia exits nylons
LyondellBasell makes bio ETBE in Texas
GM bankruptcy and Solutia
DSM sees good prospects for white biotech
Trevira under administration

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The podcast this week looks at the June 1 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, covering distribution. Editor Feliza Mirasol discusses the fortunes of SMEs during the economic downturn, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner looks at the recent deal Ashland Distribution and SABIC Innovative Plastics signed.

This week features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' food ingredients issue. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of the food ingredients industry, while commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives an update on the artificial sweeteners market. Global editor Joseph Chang also makes a report, giving some details about the recent Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference (APIC) held in Seoul, Korea.

The current issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the history of chemicals: the lessons from the past that help shape the future. Topics in this issue include milestones, discoveries, key dates in chemical history and more. This current podcast features interviews with specialties editor Doris De Guzman on the history of industrial uses for fats and oils, and senior features editor Clay Boswell on the history of electronic chemicals.

The May 11 issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers Asia and the chemical industry. ICIS radio interviews global editor Joseph Chang about Japan's chemical industry, and then editor Feliza Mirasol examines the operations of multinationals in the region.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key business of the week.
LyondellBasell ownership structure starts to change
DuPont lays of 2000 more people.
First Quarter results
Borealis prepares for lengthy down turn
Saudi Polyolefins starts up
US Gulf Hurricanes to get bigger, nastier but more rare

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This week's edition of ICIS Chemical Business is covering the world of chemical engineering, with articles on petrochemical processes, plant design, engineering and construction (E&C), and much more. Included on this broadcast are senior features editor Clay Boswell taking a look at microreactors, logistics editor Elaine Burridge discussing her interview with major E&C firm Foster Wheeler, and markets editor Andy Brice examining the mothballing of chemical facilities during the economic crisis

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week.
BASF and Dow Chemical Results
Swine Flu
Reach enforcers hit the street
Albemarle calls bottom of recession

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Andy Brice, ICB Markets Editor, talks with Philipp Siebrecht, global business manager at Swiss-based ingredient supplier DSM Nutritional Products about the nutraceuticals market.

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This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business examines the oils, fats and waxes market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman is on the radio to give an overview of it. Joining her is commodities editor Ivan Lerner with a look at the health benefits being encoded into the latest strains of genetically modified (GM) oilseeds, including soybeans and canola.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week.
DuPont sees first quarter profits fall 59%
BASF’s ceo says “worst yet to come” of economy
Temporary plant shutdowns could become permanent
Sabic goes into loss on impairment charge

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This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at cosmetics and personal care, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman is on the air to give an overview of this market. Also on the podcast is senior features editor Clay Boswell sharing some details of his interview with BWA Water Additives.

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at Responsible Care and HSE (health, safety, environment), with global editor Joseph Chang reporting on the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care Initiative and commodities editor Ivan Lerner looking at process safety culture change.

The April 6 issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the chemical industry in India. Editors Feliza Mirasol and Clay Boswell deliver reports on investment in India, and China and India's comparative chemical financing, respectively.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over key news for the week.
LyondellBasell loses $216m in January, to lose 3000 jobs and close 10 plants
Petro Rabigh starts producing on-spec material
A GM bankruptcy would cause ripples through chemicals sector
ICIS IPEX chemical index rebounds
Proposed UN oversight of chemicals as the US examines TSCA and plans to launch mandatory nanomaterials plan
Ineos secures funding for power plant.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the business of the week
Dow closes Rohm and Haas deal, sells Morton Salt
Solutia sells polyamide business to SKCapital
Solvay looks at options for its pharma business, is Sanofi Aventis interested?
Sabic plans to play a big roll in petchems restructuring
Gorbachev touts green energy to create jobs in recession

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The March 30 issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers logistics, distribution and the supply chain, and pharma editor Feliza Mirasol reports on her article looking at supply chain management in the chemical industry, while global editor Joseph Chang comments about the importance of keeping a strong balance sheet.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through the business of the week
LyondellBassell to close Chocolate Bayou cracker and 544,000 tonne/year capacity
CMAI’s bleak outlook for ethylene chains
BASF to idle 220 000 tonnes captive ethylene capacity in Ludiwgshaven: 5 lines shut, 60 operating at very low rates
Massive debt refinance due 2009-2011

The March 23 issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers petrochemicals and plastics, with articles on the petrochemical cycle, Canadian oil sands, politics and regulations, new projects and more. ICIS radio coverage of this issue includes commodities editor Ivan Lerner commenting on the state of coal gasification in the U.S.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key business stories of the week in the global chemicals industry

Chemtura’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Tronox Chapter 11 bankruptcy
LyondellBasell misses loan payment
Lanxess to make job cuts
Rhodia starts job cut consultation
Quapco sees some headroom

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key news stories in the chemicals industry this week.
Dow plans to buy Rohm and Haas and not go to court
Dow talks with Kuwaiti and other middle eastern players
Dow looks to sell six businesses and jv.
Pharma developments
Joe Chang talks with Hariolf Kottman ceo of Clariant
Take over fever hits the fertiliser business

Coverage of the March 16 "Pharmaceuticals" issue of ICIS Chemical Business includes features editor Clay Boswell examining the newest dosage form, orally disintegrating tablets, and pharma editor Feliza Mirasol takes a look at the state of funding for biotech during the economic downturn.

Joe Chang, ICB Global Editor talks with Clariant CEO Hariolf Kottmann about structural and cultural change.

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The March 9 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the global building and construction market. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of the "green" building industry, while commodities editor Ivan Lerner takes a look at whether President Obama's stimulus bill will aid the construction chemicals market.

Anna Jagger talks to Thierry Le Hénaff Arkema ceo about results from 2008 and outlook for 2009/10

Coverage of the "Biofuels" issue of ICIS Chemical Business includes specialties editor Doris De Guzman reporting on biobutanol, pharma editor Feliza Mirasol taking a look at the state of funding for biotech during the economic downturn and ICIS biofuels blogger and online editor Simon Robinson examining second generation biofuels.

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industry in Russia and Central and Eastern Europe. Markets editor Andy Brice takes a look at the situation between Russia and the Ukraine over natural gas, while deputy editor Will Beacham covers the global economic crisis' impact on Central and Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, global editor Joe Chang describes what's happening in the arena of global M&A in chemicals.

For this week's coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' Energy issue, specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives a thorough examination of alternative sources of energy, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner reports on his interview with Lanxess Corp. CEO Randy Dearth and the need for a comprehensive US energy policy.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the business of the week.
BASF’s bleak view of 2009
Joe Chang interviews Craig. Rogerson, Chemtura ceo
Company results
Abu Dhabi business park investments

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Joe Chang, global editor ICIS Chemical Business Magazine talks with Chemtura CEO Craig Rogerson about how his company hopes to handle a short term debt maturity.
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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about

Dow Chemical results, letters and legal action
Celanese
Indian import duties
Braskem’s Ethanol to ethylene and polyethylene route

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This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the politics, petrochemicals and plastics of the Republic of Korea. Features editor Clay Boswell examines Korea's fine chemicals industry, while commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives an overview of the Korean electric car market and how that may impact the US. Meanwhile, global editor Joe Chang comments on the further strain the global economic crisis is putting on the chemical industry.

A special Informex edition of ICIS Radio featuring ICIS Chemical Business pharmaceuticals editor Feliza Mirasol speaking with Chris Cerimele of investment banking firm Lincoln International as he comments on Pfizer’s acquisition of Wyeth. Also, Adam Kelliher, CEO of Scottish firm Equateq, speaks on industry growth in Scotland and some of the highlights at Informex.

In this coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' human resources and education issue, deputy editor Will Beacham speaks with market editor Andy Brice about his article detailing the opportunities the chemical industry has to educating people about itself.

Markets editor Andy Brice talks to communications counsellor Ann Whent about Cefic's education initiative Xperimania, having been invited to talk to secondary school children from around Europe about the importance of petrochemicals to our everyday lives.

Nigel Davis and John Baker discuss the chemical industry news of the week

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals industry. In addition to articles about outsourcing, drug discovery and the competitive outlook, pharmaceutical editor Feliza Mirasol looks at the generic drug market in the wake of the global economic downturn, features editor Clay Boswell covers biologics manufacturers in Asia, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner examines the potential changes in the US pharmaceutical industry that the new administration of President Obama might bring.

Markets editor Andy Brice talks to Cefic about its education initiative Xperimania. Earlier Andy had spoken with secondary school children from around Europe about the importance of petrochemicals to our everyday lives.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week
Capacity utilisation in the US under 70%
BASF profits warnings
SABIC profit down 95%
Ineos Chlor closes a plant
Tronox in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
LyondellBasell outlines how prices fell in December 2008
Dow Rohm and Haas, Dow Kuwait
Methanol to polypropylene plant underway in Inner Mongolia, China

This week features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' "green" issue, covering green chemistry, sustainability, hybrid vehicles, cap and trade legislation and more. Global editor Joseph Chang reports on his interview with industrial gas producer Air Products about their green policies, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of carbon capture and storage.

This week we take a look at the soaps and detergents issue of ICIS Chemical Business. Specialties editor Doris De Guzman reports on her interviews with several players in the global oleochemicals market, while markets editor Andy Brice examines how the soaps and detergents industry is coping with the current economic downturn.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the business of the week
Lyondell-Basell and Tronox enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
K-Dow is off, Dow Chemical looks to the law, the future for Dow Rohm and Haas

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
The price of oil
Climate change and the EU’s plans for 2020
Carbon Leakage
Reach
Job cuts and plants idled
Huntsman/Hexion settlement
Dow Chemical installing new senior managers in new divisions

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This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business features coverage of the aerospace industry. Global editor Joe Chang is on hand to discuss his interview with the CEO-elect Shane Fleming of aerospace materials supplier Cytec, as well as his interview with Dow CEO Andrew Liveris, then commodities editor Ivan Lerner talks about his article taking an overview of the carbon fiber composites market for aerospace applications.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the business news of the week
Dow starts restructuring in the wake of the KDow deal and recession
Ineos renegotiates debt covenants
Sabic plans lay-offs in engineering polymers

Who is the most influential person in the global chemical industry this year? Listen to this to find out who’s top of the pile with strong contenders from BASF, Sabic, Dow, PIC, Akzo Nobel, Sinopec, LyondellBasell, Huntsman and Reliance among others.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the DowKuwait deal and the
Companies’ responses to the recession
Reach

Featuring
An exclusive interview which sees, Joe Chang, ICB global editor talking to Kevin Swift, chief economist with the American Chemistry Council.

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Covering the "Distribution and Logistics" issue of ICIS Chemical Business, this week's broadcast features reports by logistics editor Elaine Burridge on Azelis' plans for the future; commodities editor Ivan Lerner has interviewed Chris Jahn, president of the National Association of Chemical Distributors; global editor John Baker reports on ICIS' recent survey about the supply chain crunch; and global editor Joseph Chang has visited Evonik's new facility in Alabama.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
The peoples’ choice for the most influential power player 2008
Reach: progress or log-jam?
Production cutbacks at BASF, Arkema, Rhodia, Spolena, Solutia
Restructuring plans at INEOS and others
Basell re rated
Huntsman’s court date 2009

Anna Jagger conversa com o Jorge Luiz La Porta, um director da Royalplas, sobre o impacto do crise financeiro no setor petroquímico no Brasil.”

Anna Jagger talks to Jorge Luiz La Porta, a director of Royalplas on the impact of the financial crisis on the Brazilian petrochemical sector.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about a tough week in the chemicals sector
BASF and Dow’s view of trading
INEOS and inventory costs
Uptick in Asian polyolefins prices

Anna Jagger talks to Raul Arias and Bob Bauman of Nexant ChemSystems on the situation in Latin America.

Anna Jagger of ICIS talks to Mario Lindenhayn, vice president with responsibility for polyamide intermediates and solvents in Brazil.

This broadcast cover ICIS Chemical Business' Middle East issue, featuring reports by global editor Joseph Chang on Mideast polymer capacity, features editor Clay Boswell on the Israeli chemical industry and specialties editor Doris De Guzman on Abu Dhabi's alternative energy program.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
The economic situation and chemical companies’ response to it.
Global economic stimulation packages
Ineos integrating olefins and polymers businesses
Iran’s plans for new capacity.

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This week's podcast features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' Latin America issue. Along with an overview of the issue and commentary about the recent US presidential election by global editor Joseph Chang, fine chemicals editor Feliza Mirasol reports on Methanex's efforts to increase its natural gas resources in Chile, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner looks at how Peru is dealing with its dwindling guano resources.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about this week’s key chemicals industry news stories.
Obama’s election and what it means for the chemicals sector
Trading difficulties
Sabic cuts engineering thermoplastics production by 20%
Plant delays
REACH could hit the European chemicals industry hard

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This week features coverage of the "Construction" issue of ICIS Chemical Business, with reports by features editor Clay Boswell on concrete admixtures, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner on construction chemicals.

Looking at this issue's theme, Japan, global editor Joseph Chang gives and overview of the articles included, as specialties editor Doris De Guzman examines Japan's chemical industry's efforts to be "green."

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss

Dow Chemical’s Q3 numbers
The outlook and trading from BP, Conoco Phillips, Rohm and Haas Air Products
Cautious optimism from the IMF and finally the German economy

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about this week’s fall out from the stock market and credit crunches on the chemical sector now and in the next couple of months.
Poland’s privatisation
India changes regulatory landscape for production
Reach: is a six week extension for pre-registration possible. More products added including vitamin A and graphite. More at www.icis.com

The innovation and coatings issue of ICIS Chemical Business is covered, with specialties editor Doris De Guzman discussing her visit to Rhodia's R&D center, and editor Feliza Mirasol looks at venture funds and start-ups in the chemical industry.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
How the ripples from the Credit Crisis are starting to lap at the business of chemistry
Gazprom’s big plans for eastern Russia
The European Union piling on uncertainty in the continent with a vote on emissions trading
Job cuts and restructuring.

John Baker joins the cast to talk about the ICIS Innovation Awards sponsored by Dow Corning. He announces the winners and explains how to enter next year.

John Baker tells us about the 2008 ICIS Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow Corning. Listen in for the winners in each category and how to enter next year's competition.

Will Beacham talks with Hans-Jorg Bertschi, CEO and president of Bertschi, at the EPCA cocktail party on the outlook for the chemical logistics sector, new product flows from the Middle East and driver shortages

Will Beacham talks with Paul Hodges, chairman of International eChem, on the mood of delegates at this year's EPCA meeting, the credit crunch and the high oil price, and advices on how to prepare for the downturn

This podcast features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' "Health & Safety" issue, and features reports by Joseph Chang on increased safety for the prevention of dust explosions, Elaine Burridge on European chemical legislation and Ivan Lerner with a health, safety and environment (HSE) overview.

Along with an overview of the current issue of ICIS Chemical Business, which includes a petrochemicals, plastics and feedstocks outlook and the top companies to watch for in the upcoming year, this edition of ICIS radio Americas features markets editor Andy Brice discussing his article on the Top 10 global chemical companies with bureau chief Will Beacham

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key stories in the chemicals industry this week.

Hurricane Ike and its aftermath
The financial crisis and what it means for the chemical industry
BASF’ impending purchase of Ciba Specialty Chemicals for $5.5bn

Global editor Joe Chang discusses the latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business, containing the ICIS Top 100, a list of the top global chemical companies, as well as how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have impacted the Top 100.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over ICIS annual coverage of the 100 biggest chemical companies in this week’s ICIS Chemical Business magazine.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk around some of the key issues of the week in the business of chemistry.

Bayer invests in new polyurethane technology in Germany
Dow hires JP Morgan to help dispose of acrylic latex operations ahead of Rohm and Haas purchase
Restructing in the Polish chemical industry
Hurricane Ike

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Commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives a brief overview of the September 8 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, which takes a look at chemical use by the automotive industry.

ICIS Chemical Business’ deputy editor spends a day with DHL Logistics driver, Stan Farren, hauling a load of phenol from Middlesbrough, northeast England, to Manchester in the northwest.
 

This week, ICIS Chemical Business looks at textiles and fabrics. Global editor Joe Chang looks at the latest technical innovations in “smart” fabrics, and later, fine chemicals editor Feliza Mirasol discusses chemical innovation in the textile industry.

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the water chemicals market. Senior features editor Clay Boswell examines the expanding desalination market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of the global water treatment market.

In this coverage of the August 18 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, global editor Joe Chang interviews commodities editor Ivan Lerner about recent changes in the engineering and construction market, while markets editor Andy Brice interviews logistics editor Elaine Burridge about her article covering distillation capacity.

ICIS Chemical Business deputy editor Will Beacham interviews Dow Corning managing director Margaret Matthews about recruiting and retaining.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key issues of the week.

This week's ICIS Chemical Business focuses on chemical SMEs (small-to-mid-size enterprises), and global editor Joe Chang gives an overview how these smaller businesses can move faster than their larger counterparts.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key stories of the week.
Ineos shutters plants in the North East of England
Dow cuts back on PS in Ternuzen
EU’s reach authority might run out of money in 2011
Equate delays PE expansion.
Opec revises oil consumption forecast for 2008

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industry in Asia, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman looks at Singapore's increased investment in consumer products businesses.

Global editor Joe Chang looks at the big Dow/Rohm and Haas deal, with editors Clay Boswell and Andy Brice discussing their articles for the current Electronic Materials issue of ICIS Chemical Business. Clay examines the organic electronic chemicals market, while Andy takes a look at consumer trends impacting the electronic chemicals market.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the big stories of the week
Dow bids successfully for Rohm and Haas in $18bn deal
Ashland bids for Hercules in $3bn
Cal Dooley named as ACC president

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about
Price rises
Hunsman and Hexion
Solutia looking at polyamide 6,6 business
PKN Orlen
CEFIC’s view of next six months
VCI on Carbon trading

This week, global editor Joe Chang looks at Apollo Management and Hexion Specialty Chemicals trying to cancel their acquisition of Huntsman, and pharma editor Feliza Mirasol, in conjunction with the special reports on India for the July 7 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, examines the improved R&D processes of India's pharmaceutical industry.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the business of the week
Huntsman and Apollo in Court
Wellman aims to leave bankruptcy
US economy
Credit crisis and product finance
Major energy projects in the middle East
Cefic and Reach

ICIS’ Anna Jagger talks with Peter Cartwright, executive director for environment, health and safety at Dow Corning about how his company sees sustainability and on investments in the silicon sector. The interview took place at the Green Supply Chain Summit in London in late June.

The June 23 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the soaps and detergents market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman discusses her article regarding the importance of green certifications to the cleaning industry.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about:

The oil price
Hexion, Huntsman and litigation
Rhom and Haas’ restructure and ratings
Drilling for oil in the US
Lyondellbasell polypropylene compounding
The base oil blues (for some)

The June 16 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at agricultural chemicals.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over key issues in the global chemical industry this week:
The oil price and knock-on effects in chemicals
Ineos credit outlook changes: S&P
Mergers and Acquisitions
A fine for a European sodium chlorate cartel
Reach and a bigger role for lawyers

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through key news events in the global chemical industry this week.
The oil price
Dow Chemical Settles with Kreinberg and Reinhard
CVC buys 25% of Evonic
Jack Gerrard leaves the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for the American Petroleum Institute (API).

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Marc Fermont, of Districonsult talks to Will Beacham about the challenges facing players in the global chemical distribution business.

 

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about:
the impact of the Chinese earthquake on the fertiliser and titanium dioxide markets
Lanxess and Arkema bucking the trend and raising prices
Chances of the Huntsman Hexion deal going ahead

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about:
BP’s Texas City repercussions
First quarter numbers from Rhodia, Akzo Nobel, Georgia Gulf, Ciba,
Kazan Orgsintez debt ratings
Bioethanol good or bad, the jury’s debating this week
Cellulosic ethanol
Dalem’s $888m Saudi deal win
More on Abu Dahbi’s plans in petrochemicals

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key chemical industry news from around the world.

Oil Company profits
The Ineos strike in the UK
Sibur on the block

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First quarter results from DuPont BASF Dow Eastman Merck
Sibur’s Management want 70% in a buyout
Bisphenol A in the US
Strike at Grangemouth in the UK affects ethylene, propylene and polymers. UK gasoline prices could be hit

 

 

 

Looking at the economy. How do BASF, Shell, Ineos and ChemSystems see the next couple of years, we report back from the NPRA.

What’s happening with RAG’s privatisation and who’s in the frame for BASF’s styrenics business.

Alberta’s tar sands

Ivan Lerner, ICIS’ commodities editor talks to Nova’s Gran Thompson about the potential buried in Alberta’s oil sands.

 

In the week NPRA kicks off, Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss Wal-Mart starting chemicals screening, the US EPA's decision to test high volume inorganic chemicals and latest developments in the Middle East.

 

 

Andy Brice talks with Nick Savvides about the latest in chemical shipping trade worldwide, plus financial difficulties at SH Marine and Vinship's plans to diversify

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss GAIL and Reliance Industries' plans to pursue joint mega petrochemical projects, PetroVietnam taking an 18% stake in Long Son's petrochemical project in south Vietnam, ExxonMobil's plans to boost cracker capacity in Asia and the Middle East and Brazil's soaring ethanol output.

 

ICIS's Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss: Dow naming business units it could sell; Braskem completing Ipiranga Group deal; Huntsman studying global MDI expansion; Henkel selling Ecolab to pay for National Starch; and Blackstone mulling buying a stake in Evonik

Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss: Dow naming business units it could sell; Braskem completing Ipiranga Group deal; Huntsman studying global MDI expansion; Henkel selling Ecolab to pay for National Starch; and Blackstone mulling buying a stake in Evonik

 

John Baker and Nigel Davis discuss: BASF's financial results for 2007, Gulf Petroleum's plans for an integrated oil, gas and petrochemicals complex in Malaysia, the sale of Rail4chem to France's Veolia Cargo and US toy retailer Toys"R"Us' plans to phase out phthalates

The latest chemical shipping news from ICIS, including a look at Camillo Eitzen's fourth quarter 2007 results

 

ICIS's Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: Total Petrochemicals' planned $1bn spend in 2008; the future of DSM's melamine assets at Geleen; Invista's new scavenger for PET; and consultancy McKinsey's predictions of white biotech sales reaching €125bn 'soon'

 

Solutia sues its bankers
Big week for biofuels
Duqm
Celanese Q4
Nalco Q4

ICIS' Simon Robinson and Nick Savvides talk about the latest in chemical shipping, including the effect of Chinese New Year on trade, further expansion plans by the Port of Antwerp and Odfjell's financial results

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some of the key stories in the petrochmicals business this week.

DuPont, Eastman, Chevron-Phillips and Air Products, what did their latest trading quarters look like and how well placed are they for the up coming economic slow down.

Carbon Credits, what could the European Union’s plans for these mean for the petrochemicals business.

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Ineos buys VAM and Ethyl Acetate from BP
First signs of results from the fourth quarter of 2007
China to ban plastic bags
New oil price forecast for 2008-01-11

Sir John Harvey Jones, former chairman of ICI dies.

Air Products Weblink

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some of the most important news stories from over the Christmas break.

$100/bbl oil and its impact on petchems
Takeover completions between Akzo Nobel and ICI, PPG and Sigma Kalon and Basell Lyondell
2007 as a record year for mergers and acquisitions in chemicals
Will Petkim be privatised or not?
Japanese firms interest in the Egyptian chemical sector

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through what lies behind key chemicals industry news stories at the end of 2007.

Dow and PIC
Evonik
Clariant and Lanxess
M&A
Nufarm rebuffs ChemChina

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John Richardson’s letter from Singapore.
This month John muses on the accuracy of petrochemical forecasts.

Commodities editor Ivan Lerner examines automotive applications for the chemical industry, including attempts to create a more environmentally friendly car

Kevin Swift, chief economist at the American Chemistry Council, talks with Nigel Davis about his predictions and forecasts for the US economy

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some key stories this week:
The EC fines companies which ran a polychloroprene cartel,
Dow Chemical announces more restructuring moves,
UAP agrees to $2.6bn Agrium takeover
Evonik sells Rutgers coal tar business to Triton
LyondellBasell has levers to pull.

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Discussion of the latest developments in the Middle Eastern chemical industry with editor in chief Joe Chang and head of custom publishing John Baker

Anna Jagger talks to Geraldo Markus, export and market planning manager, Ipiranga Petroquimica about the mood in the South American chemical industry, reorganisation at Ipiranga now it is part of Braskem.