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June 13, 2013
The cracker has ethylene capacity of 646,000 m.t./year and coproduct propylene capacity of 43,000 m.t./year, according to IHS Chemical. An ongoing $450–500-million expansion project will increase ethylene capacity by 272,000 m.t./year, according to Williams, which had targeted completion of the project for the second half of 2013. Williams also operates a 270,000-m.t./year propylene splitter at the site....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Update-Explosion-at-Williamss-Geismar-cracker-kills-one-injures-73_52817.html June 13, 2013
The company says first-half operating earnings will fall about 10% below the prior year since cool and wet weather in North America and Europe hurt agriculture and nutrition results....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/DuPont-expects-lower-second-quarter-earnings-citing-cool-weather_52815.html June 10, 2013
Engineering and construction (E&C) firms serving the chemical industry are enjoying an upsurge in their fortunes....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Engineering-and-construction-Shale-boom-reinvigorates-the-industry-could-lead-to-shortage-of-labor-resources_52648.html June 10, 2013
Page: Value-added export potential. Russia, with its vast oil and gas reserves, forecasts annual GDP growth of 3.7% through 2020 and, as a favorable geographic location between China...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/A-Sleeping-Bear-Stirs_44968.html June 6, 2013
Solvay plans to rationalize its European soda ash operations in order to improve its long-term profitability, the company announced today. Solvay signalled last year that it is working...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Solvay-to-close-soda-ash-plant-in-Portugal-reduce-costs-by-&euro100-million_52594.html June 4, 2013
Personal care chemical manufacturers remain optimistic about industry’s outlook despite weakness in Western Europe, attendees at New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ Suppliers’ Day, held recently at Edison, NJ, said. Attendees said the outlook has been buoyed by an improving economy, consumer spending, and growth in emerging markets. Some companies, however, have been feeling the effects of trading down among consumers, leading to lower demand for premium products, particularly in Europe....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Suppliers-Day-2013-Optimism-amid-shifting-preferences_52421.html June 3, 2013
The chemical industry continues to face widespread public mistrust despite being an enabler of advances that are key to solving global challenges as well as efforts to improve product and process safety. Increased transparency and stakeholder dialogue about industry’s considerable corporate social responsibility efforts should help reshape public perception. ...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Corporate-social-responsibility-Pursuing-the-triple-bottom-line_52449.html May 31, 2013
Eastman announced today that it will invest $1.6 billion at its Kingsport, TN site over the next 7 years. Investment will focus on safety and environmental projects, increased...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Eastman-announces-$1-6-billion-investment-plan-for-Kingsport-site_52379.html May 28, 2013
Europe’s chemical distributors struggled to increase revenue last year. Any growth they achieved was most likely in the first half of 2012 as the already weak European economy deteriorated toward year-end. Conditions remained tough in the first quarter of 2013, and companies say the market may not grow this year. Meanwhile, industry consolidation continues as distributors seek to boost their geographic footprint or fill gaps in their portfolios through acquisitions....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Distribution-Momentum-slows-in-a-challenging-market_52091.html May 24, 2013
Shin-Etsu Chemical has acquired the 50% stake it did not already own in Asia Silicones Monomer (ASM; Rayong, Thailand) from General Electric Co.(GE) for 15 billion Japanese yen ($147.4...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Shin-Etsu-buys-GE-out-of-silicones-monomer-jv-in-Thailand_52278.html May 23, 2013
Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and David Vitter (R-LA) today announced the introduction of the Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013—a bipartisan effort to modernize the...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Lautenberg-Vitter-announce-bipartisan-bill-for-TSCA-modernization-UPDATED_52239.html May 21, 2013
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced today that Christopher Jahn, current president of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), will become its president on 9...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/NACDs-Jahn-named-president-of-The-Fertilizer-Institute_52217.html May 21, 2013
Haldor Frederik Axel Topsøe, founder of Haldor Topsøe (Copenhagen) passed away, shortly before his 100th birthday, after a brief illness, the company and his family...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Obituary-Haldor-Topsøe-passes-away_52185.html May 20, 2013
The report examines 97 chemical and plastics projects publicly announced through the end of March....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/ACC-study-says-shale-based-chemical-investment-to-create-530000-jobs-in-US_52174.html May 15, 2013
Eastman Chemical has named executive v.p. Mark Costa as CEO effective 1 January 2014. Current chairman and CEO James Rogers will continue to serve as CEO until that dare and then will serve as executive chairman of the board....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Eastman-Chemical-names-Mark-Costa-as-next-CEO_52003.html May 15, 2013
Celanese and Mitsui & Co. have agreed to form a 50-50 joint venture for a previously announced project to produce methanol at Celanese's integrated chemical plant at...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Mitsui-and-Co-to-take-50-percent-stake-in-Celanese-methanol-project-at-Clear-Lake-TX_52001.html May 9, 2013
Chemical revenues and operating earnings were up again in 2011 as industry recovery continued. BASF claimed the top spot for the sixth straight year in CW’s Billion-Dollar Club...http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Billion-Dollar-Club-Asian-Mideast-Producers-Reshape-Top-Ranks_46281.html May 9, 2013
Japan's chemical makers are hoping that their strong commitment to innovation and new aggressive government stimulus will recharge growth....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Japan-Producers-look-to-innovation-and-weaker-yen-to-spark-rebound_51524.html May 6, 2013
Strategic positioning and innovation are key components of maintaining high margins and profitability for specialty chemicals. Companies with strong research and innovation capabilities, close customer relationships, and a fine-grained view of markets and products will stay ahead of the curve, producers and analysts say....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/Managing-specialty-chemicals-Markets-margins-and-innovation_51714.html May 6, 2013
ACC today launched a new Responsible Care product safety code, requiring member companies to implement 11 management practices to evaluate and continuously improve product safety performance....http://www.chemweek.com/lab/ACC-adds-product-safety-Responsible-Care-code_51778.html |
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