Chemical Market Reporter back issues from June 2003:
Ethylene Glycol may see second half recovery.
Jun 02, 2003;
Bill to develop asbestos trust fund introduced.(be Senator Orrin Hatch)
Jun 02, 2003;
Chemical industry M&A activity chugs along as companies renew portfolio restructuring: four billion dollars in deals completed through the first quarter. (Financial).(Industry Overview)
Jun 02, 2003;
Dow Corning, Wacker in joint venture. (News).(Dow Corning Corp.,Wacker Chemie GmbH )(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
IMC to shutter phosphates production. (News).(IMC Phosphates Co.)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
DuPont could hit roadblock in DTI separation. (News).(DuPont Textiles & Interiors)
Jun 02, 2003;
Mario Gabelli proposes Hercules and ISP debate. (News).(International Specialty Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Akzo sells CIP paper business. (News).(Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, Harvest Partners Inc. will buy Casco Impregnated Papers from Akzo Nobel N.V.)
Jun 02, 2003
Minerals Tech extends PCC contracts with IP. (News).(precipitated calcium carbonate plant supply contracts with International Paper Co.)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Kerr-McGee suspends manganese dioxide manufacture. (News).(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Republicans mull Candidates to replace Whitman. (News).(David Struhs, Linda Fisher, Doug Benevento are rumored to be candidates for Environmental Protection Agency administrator)
Jun 02, 2003
Nova sells stake in ethylene storage facility. (Breaking News Roundup).(Pembina Pipeline Income Fund acquires 50% stake in ethylene storage facility from Nova Chemicals Corp.)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
New contract ends Dow strike. (Breaking News Roundup).(at Freeport, Texas, plant)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Eliokem builds antioxidant facility. (Breaking News Roundup).(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Degussa expands Asian Aerosil capacity. (Breaking News Roundup).(company is building fumed silica plant in Thailand)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Air Liquide seals Chevron gas contract. (Breaking News Roundup).(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Samsung, Atofina agreement. (News in Brief).(will form petrochemicals joint venture)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Noveon withdraws IPO. (News in Brief).(Noveon International Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
National Starch and Collano. (News in Brief).(companies will form joint venture Purbond AG)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
BASF, Cellectis pact. (News in Brief).(concerning use, research of Meganuclease I-SceI)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Phytodyne, BASF collaborate. (News in Brief).(Phytodyne Inc., BASF Plant Science GmbH)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
JLM appeals Nasdaq ruling. (News in Brief).(JLM Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
EPA to delist MEK. (News in Brief).(methyl ethyl ketone)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Socma's new leadership stresses its commitment to responsible care. (News).(the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association)
Jun 02, 2003
Class-action reform is gaining momentum. (News).(the House Judiciary Committee approves legislation to move large interstate class action lawsuits from state to federal courts)
Jun 02, 2003
Milliken launches new specialty product. (News).(Milliken Chemical introduces a new line of antimicrobial heat-cured rubber compounds)
Jun 02, 2003
Honeywell's spectra poised for growth. (News).(Honeywell's Spectra extended-chain polyethylene fiber should enjoy double-digit annual growth)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Strong Euro threatens European chemical industry's recovery. (News: Europe).
Jun 02, 2003;
Snia to sell novaceta stake. (News: Europe).(Snia will sell its 50% stake in Novaceta to G.Z. Fin Srl)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
IFI's assets are sold off. (News: Europe).(Irish Fertilizer Industries has its machinery and equipment sold to European and Chinese buyers)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
GSK weighing options for Montrose pharma plant. (News: Europe).(GlaxoSmithKline wants to sell its Montrose, Scotland, pharmaceuticals plant)
Jun 02, 2003
SolVin plans PVC and VCM plant closures. (News: Europe).(polyvinyl chloride, vinyl chloride monomer)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Shell takes a long-term view of new Middle Eastern projects. (News: Europe).(will not be directly involved)
Jun 02, 2003
European. (Europe in Brief).(grant by the German government to Merck KGaA to help meet the costs of building a biopharmaceuticals plant for oncology products)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Consultations. (Europe in Brief).(European Union (EU) recycling strategy)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Messer. (Europe in Brief).(finance)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Polycarbonate on target for growth despite global pressures. (Markets).
Jun 02, 2003;
Polyester and PET markets show price volatility. (Markets).(polyethylene terephthalate)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Ti[O.sub.2] outlook remains mixed and hinges largely on the economy. (Markets).
Jun 02, 2003
BASF Corp. (Plastics in Brief).(price increase)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Rohm and Haas collaborates with Chinese Universities to develop polymer nanotechnology. (Markets).
Jun 02, 2003
SB latex pricing firms following Q1 surge in feedstock costs. (Markets).(styrene butadiene)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Amino forges info fermentation-based amino acids. (Markets: Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals).
Jun 02, 2003;
Chempacific Corp. (Pharma in Brief).(plant construction)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Eli Lilly and Company. (Pharma in Brief).(has terminated its development and license agreement for the development and commercialization of a buccal spray delivery of insulin)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Grain Processing Corp. (Pharma in Brief).(has launched Inscosity, a growing family of modified food starches designed to provide viscosity without heating or cooking)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Malic Acid. (Pharma in Brief).(price increase)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Roche and Maxygen in interferon deal. (Markets: Life Sciences).
Jun 02, 2003;
Wyeth changes label for its HRT products. (Markets: Life Sciences).(hormone replacement therapy)(scare women about dementia, maybe they will risk possibility of cancer and continue estrogens)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Patchouli oil shows upward pricing pressure in F&F market. (Markets: Specialties).
Jun 02, 2003;
Cognis Corp. (Specialties: Pricing).(price increases)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Degussa Initiators. (Specialties: Pricing).(price increase for organic peroxide product)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
GEO. (Specialties: Pricing).(price increase for calcium formate)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Natural gas supply issues deemed urgent. (Markets).
Jun 02, 2003
Industry veterans launch Chem Advisory Partners. (Markets).(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Ethanol mandate debate to resume. (Markets).
Jun 02, 2003
Vegetable wax sees opportunity from shrinking petroleum wax supply. (Markets: Oils, Fats & Waxes).
Jun 02, 2003;
Animal fats. (In Brief: Oils, Fats & Waxes ).(price increase)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Dimer Acids Cognis Corp. (In Brief: Oils, Fats & Waxes).(price increase)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Palm oil. (In Brief: Oils, Fats & Waxes).(prices)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Honeywell reaffirms Life Sciences position. (Markets).(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
BTX. (Petrochemicals in Brief).(prices)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Butadiene. (Petrochemicals in Brief).(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Mexthanex Corp. (Petrochemicals in Brief).(methanol prices)(Brief Article)
Jun 02, 2003
Catalysts market strives for innovation: environmental and fine chemicals are the best-growing segments in the catalysts market, while growth in petrochemicals and refining lags. (Focus 2003: Industrial Specialties).
Jun 02, 2003;