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2009: The Latest from the Show

Sustainability, Economy Drive Discussion at Soap Show

Demand in the soap and detergent sector has held up well relative to the rest of the chemical industry. However, market players are closely monitoring conditions amid...

SDA Officials Outline Regulatory, Outreach Challenges

Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) officials outlined key challenges facing industry, including efforts to increase chemical management program legislation on a...

Dr. Jack Linard, a longtime researcher and scientist for Unilever, is the 2009 recipient of The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished...

Sun Products, Huntsman Executives Nominated to SDA Board

The SDA Board of Directors will vote on two new nominees to join the Board at its January 30 meeting. The executives nominated are William Littlefield, executive vice...

Building Brands Through Neuromarketing

Martin Lindstrom, CEO of the Lindstrom Company, addressed the opening breakfast on Thursday, outlining the impact that non-conscious decision making can have on sales...

A New Spin on Soap Demand

The slowing economy threatens to pull the plug on growth in the soap and detergent market and move consumer buying patterns toward less costly products. Suppliers say a...

Dow Launches Specialty Surfactants Line

Dow Fabric & Surface Care says it has introduced a new line of biodegradable specialty surfactants that is designed to improve cleaning performance and provide greater...

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2008 Show News

SDA 2008: Green Issues, Feedstock Concerns Top Agenda
Rising raw material costs and raw material constraints, regulatory issues, particularly in Europe, and the drive toward green are key issues in the soaps and detergents...

SDA 2008: Regulatory Challenges Assessed
SDA officials assessed the current regulatory outlook on several fronts at a regulatory briefing earlier this week, including biofuel subsidies that are inflating tallow...

Soaps & Detergents
Pricing pressures, caused mainly by steep rises in costs of energy, transportation, and raw materials, continue to plague the soaps and detergents industry, prompting raw...

Q&A: Ernie Rosenberg SDA to Shift Focus to Asia/Pacific
CW recently conducted an interview with Ernie Rosenberg, SDA president and CEO, who highlighted SDA s 2007 accomplishments and the association's plans for the future. SDA...

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