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Specialty Chemicals Growth in 2010 Will be Modest and Uneven and Led by China
October 21, 2009
10,000: Then and Now | www.nytimes.com
Signs are emerging in the specialty chemicals value chains that show an overall improving global economy, but one with unevenness by region and by economic sector. Our indicators show China leading all regions in 2010 growth while manufacturing will lead all sectors. Lagging will be housing and the regions of North America and Europe.
Recovery Through Retrofit Program Lifts Green Building Industry
October 21, 2009
Recovery Through Retrofit Program Offers Numerous Homeowner Benefits | www.examiner.com
As noted in this core article, one of the main goals of the Recovery Through Retrofit program is to simplify and incentive the process for Americans to implement green building retrofits for major energy cost-savings, while reducing carbon emissions for environmental benefits.
KC-X Contract – Size (And Infrastructure Cost) Matters
October 20, 2009
Just Ask The Question | www.unitedstatestanker.com
The draft KC-X tanker RFP has been out for a few weeks now – last time the USAF changed requirements during the selection process. No such chance this time around and no brownie points for being "bigger" either.
If Its About Credibility, Why Does Alabama Avoid WTO Ruling?
October 19, 2009
Another Boeing bungle | www.al.com
In what can only be described as a facetious attempt to discredit Boeing because of the 747-8 and 787 woes, why does the Alabama press avoid the mention of the WTO ruling against Northrop Grumman’s KC-X tanker partner, EADS/Airbus?
Strong Performance Positive Image
October 17, 2009
INEOS Nitriles breakthough secures global supply of Acetonitrile | www.yourpetrochemicalnews.com
Meeting customer requirements for the INEOS Nitriles business has a positive history dating back to the commercialization of acrylonitrile by SOHIO in 1960. This increase in acetonitrile production should only enhance their image as a preferred supplier, which would acrylonitrile.
Chemical Companies face Bumpy Road in 2010
October 17, 2009
10,000: Then and Now | www.nytimes.com
2010 should be a better year for the chemical industry, as demand grows in line with a recovery in global GDP. But a quick V-shaped return to the 2003-7 Boom years in terms of volumes/margins seems unlikely.
Ineos Nitriles Moves to Further Improve Position in Acetonitrile Market
October 16, 2009
INEOS Nitriles breakthough secures global supply of Acetonitrile | www.yourpetrochemicalnews.com
Ineos sends a clear message that it is willing and able to implement new technologies even in difficult times.
October 16, 2009
Airbus faces two more tough years: CEO | www.reuters.com
Admission that production cuts could soon be on the way are a bite of reality that Airbus has thus far been reluctant to accept.
Give Flexible Packaging It's Due
October 15, 2009
Flexible packaging will return to growth in 2011 | www.europeanplasticsnews.com
Flexible packaging and convenience are converging at a staggering rate. Demands for greener packaging bodes well for flexible packaging as does the fact that there is no dominant supplier to the market. Seeking the path of least resistance by cannibalizing traditional packaging formats rather than waiting for better economic conditions is the fast track for flexible packaging.
Birla Merger Will Increase Their Cement Prices In The Market
October 14, 2009
Birla moves ahead with cement plan | www.livemint.com
India’s blue chip US$ 30 billion Aditya Birla Group will transfer the cement business from their unit Grasim Industries Ltd. to another subsidiary, Samruddhi Cement Ltd., as part of a plan to merge all production and sales of construction materials into a single company. Now let us see whether this merger is going to have any impact on their cement prices with respect to their peers Holcim-ACC and Ambuja Cement etc.
Bombardier Barbs Shows CSeries Can't Cut The Mustard
November 2, 2009
If Its About Credibility, Why Does Alabama Avoid WTO Ruling?
October 19, 2009
New 777 Depends On 787 Success
October 13, 2009
Airbus Lost $7.5bn+ Trying to Flog the A350XWB
August 28, 2009
Airbus A380 Struggling To Cut The Mustard?
August 24, 2009