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March 15, 2010
The 12 principles of green chemistry, first published by U.S. chemists Paul Anastas and John Warner 12 years ago, are being adopted faster than ever before, experts say. Contract...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Green-Chemistry-Lighting-Up-New-Pharma-Pathways_25317.html March 1, 2010
CEO Andrew Liveris says the company is back on solid ground after a tumultuous 2009, and now has the portfolio needed to accelerate growth in revenues and profit. ...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Dow-Chemical-Ready-to-Grow_25045.html March 1, 2010
Volumes are beginning to recover at industrial gases firms following a difficult year of weak demand, but revenue growth is still lagging behind that of other industries. Gases firms...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Industrial-Gases-Rising-Backlogs-Offer-Hope-of-Brighter-Days-Ahead_25046.html March 1, 2010
CEO Andrew Liveris says the company is back on solid ground after a tumultuous 2009, and now has the portfolio needed accelerate growth in revenues and profit. ...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Dow-Chemical-Extended-Q-and-A-Chemweek-com-exclusive-_25081.html February 15, 2010
Leading pharmaceutical and generic drug manufacturers are injecting dramatically more money into biologic drugs in a bid to push up profitability. As the market for biologic drugs--also known as bio- therapeutics--grows, the opportunities for contract manufacturing of biologics will grow, industry experts say....http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Pharmaceuticals-Cash-Injection-for-Biologic-Drugs_24757.html February 1, 2010
Strong economic growth, which has continued at an annual rate exceeding 6% even during the global economic slowdown, and a huge domestic market with a population of more than 1.2...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Opportunities-Lure-Investors-to-India_24424.html January 25, 2010
Consumer trends forced formulators to cut back on surfactants and switch to cheaper ingredients. As suppliers look forward to economic recovery this year, some worry these cost-cutting measures are here to stay. ...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Soaps-and-Detergents-Suppliers-Take-Stock-of-Recovery_24250.html January 25, 2010
Weak economic conditions have cut into consumer spending on household products, including laundry detergents. Producers are responding with more efficient production and by tapping...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Soaps-and-Detergents-Stocking-Up-on-Innovation_24251.html January 25, 2010
Chemical railcar loadings last year were down 9.6% from 2008 levels and were off 12.2% from 2007, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR; Washington). But that slack did not necessarily translate into lower rates as it did with truck and water shipments, industry sources say....http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Transportation-A-Fork-in-the-Road_24252.html January 11, 2010
While the outlook for 2010 is optimistic, industry sentiment remains cautious as producers hope that recent demand improvement—spurred largely by huge global stimulus programs—can...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Forecast-What-to-Expect-in-a-Year-of-Recovery_23989.html January 11, 2010
Petrochemical producers expect another challenging year for the industry, as demand begins to rebound just as the market prepares for an onslaught of new capacity to come onstream in...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Petrochemicals-Ready-for-Recovery_23990.html January 11, 2010
Rapidly changing co-monomer prices and availability are keeping linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) markets in suspense while low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is showing promising...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Plastics-Uneven-Recovery-Anticipated-for-Polyolefins_23991.html January 11, 2010
Specialty chemical makers are cautious but say they expect demand to improve compared to 2009. Customers, especially those exposed to consumer markets, have completed or are nearly...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Specialties-Restocking-Drives-Growth_23992.html January 11, 2010
Oil prices will likely remain stable at around $80/bbl as demand growth averages about 3% this year, says Purvin & Gertz (Houston). “The global energy balance is more...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Feedstocks-Striking-a-Balance_23993.html January 11, 2010
Demand will be the driver for recovery in the chlor-alkali industry this year after volatile prices in 2009, market players say. “The outlook for this year hinges on caustic soda...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Chlor-Alkali-Uncertainty-Reigns_23994.html January 11, 2010
Stronger commodity and specialty crop pricing in 2010 will help crop protection markets “see some rebound” this year, although grower backlash from 2009 pricing initiatives...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Agriculture-Crop-Pricing-Not-Enough-to-Lift-Seeds_23995.html January 11, 2010
Fertilizer market conditions are expected to log steady improvements this year as attractive agricultural commodity prices encourage farmers to increase crop production, according to...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Fertilizers-Fertilizer-Demand-To-Normalize_23996.html January 11, 2010
Industrial gases firms were slower than their customers to suffer the effects of the economic downturn and will likely be slower to benefit as the economy recovers this year, analysts...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Industrial-Gases-Muted-Market-Trends_23997.html January 11, 2010
The global pharmaceutical industry is expected to grow 4%-6% this year, and sales will exceed $825 billion, says consulting firm IMS Health (Norwalk, CT). IMS Health also expects the...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Fine-Chemicals-Prospects-Improving_23998.html January 11, 2010
While overall financial markets and M&A deal volume has recovered a bit from the bottom during the first half of 2009, the road to full recovery will be long, bankers say. There...http://www.chemweek.com/sections/cover_story/Finance-A-Long-Slow-Climb_23999.html |
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