Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about a tough week in the chemicals sector BASF and Dow?s view of trading INEOS and inventory costs Uptick in Asian polyolefins prices

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Anna Jagger of ICIS talks to Mario Lindenhayn, vice president with responsibility for polyamide intermediates and solvents in Brazil.

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This broadcast cover ICIS Chemical Business' Middle East issue, featuring reports by global editor Joseph Chang on Mideast polymer capacity, features editor Clay Boswell on the Israeli chemical industry and specialties editor Doris De Guzman on Abu Dhabi's alternative energy program.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about The economic situation and chemical companies? response to it. Global economic stimulation packages Ineos integrating olefins and polymers businesses Iran?s plans for new capacity. www.icis.com

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This week's podcast features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' Latin America issue. Along with an overview of the issue and commentary about the recent US presidential election by global editor Joseph Chang, fine chemicals editor Feliza Mirasol reports on Methanex's efforts to increase its natural gas resources in Chile, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner looks at how Peru is dealing with its dwindling guano resources.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about this week?s key chemicals industry news stories. Obama?s election and what it means for the chemicals sector Trading difficulties Sabic cuts engineering thermoplastics production by 20% Plant delays REACH could hit the European chemicals industry hard VOTE for your Chemical Industry Power Player 2008 on ICIS connect (http://www.icis.com/icisconnect/forums/p/1655/2127.aspx#2127)

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This week features coverage of the "Construction" issue of ICIS Chemical Business, with reports by features editor Clay Boswell on concrete admixtures, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner on construction chemicals.

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Looking at this issue's theme, Japan, global editor Joseph Chang gives and overview of the articles included, as specialties editor Doris De Guzman examines Japan's chemical industry's efforts to be "green."

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss Dow Chemical?s Q3 numbers The outlook and trading from BP, Conoco Phillips, Rohm and Haas Air Products Cautious optimism from the IMF and finally the German economy visit www.icis.com for more chemcials industry news

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about this week?s fall out from the stock market and credit crunches on the chemical sector now and in the next couple of months. Poland?s privatisation India changes regulatory landscape for production Reach: is a six week extension for pre-registration possible. More products added including vitamin A and graphite. More at www.icis.com

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The innovation and coatings issue of ICIS Chemical Business is covered, with specialties editor Doris De Guzman discussing her visit to Rhodia's R&D center, and editor Feliza Mirasol looks at venture funds and start-ups in the chemical industry.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about How the ripples from the Credit Crisis are starting to lap at the business of chemistry Gazprom?s big plans for eastern Russia The European Union piling on uncertainty in the continent with a vote on emissions trading Job cuts and restructuring. John Baker joins the cast to talk about the ICIS Innovation Awards sponsored by Dow Corning. He announces the winners and explains how to enter next year.

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John Baker tells us about the 2008 ICIS Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow Corning. Listen in for the winners in each category and how to enter next year's competition.

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Will Beacham talks with Hans-Jorg Bertschi, CEO and president of Bertschi, at the EPCA cocktail party on the outlook for the chemical logistics sector, new product flows from the Middle East and driver shortages

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Will Beacham talks with Paul Hodges, chairman of International eChem, on the mood of delegates at this year's EPCA meeting, the credit crunch and the high oil price, and advices on how to prepare for the downturn

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This podcast features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' "Health & Safety" issue, and features reports by Joseph Chang on increased safety for the prevention of dust explosions, Elaine Burridge on European chemical legislation and Ivan Lerner with a health, safety and environment (HSE) overview.

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Along with an overview of the current issue of ICIS Chemical Business, which includes a petrochemicals, plastics and feedstocks outlook and the top companies to watch for in the upcoming year, this edition of ICIS radio Americas features markets editor Andy Brice discussing his article on the Top 10 global chemical companies with bureau chief Will Beacham

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key stories in the chemicals industry this week. Hurricane Ike and its aftermath The financial crisis and what it means for the chemical industry BASF? impending purchase of Ciba Specialty Chemicals for $5.5bn

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Global editor Joe Chang discusses the latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business, containing the ICIS Top 100, a list of the top global chemical companies, as well as how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have impacted the Top 100.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over ICIS annual coverage of the 100 biggest chemical companies in this week?s ICIS Chemical Business magazine.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk around some of the key issues of the week in the business of chemistry. Bayer invests in new polyurethane technology in Germany Dow hires JP Morgan to help dispose of acrylic latex operations ahead of Rohm and Haas purchase Restructing in the Polish chemical industry Hurricane Ike Visit www.icis.com

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Commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives a brief overview of the September 8 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, which takes a look at chemical use by the automotive industry.

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ICIS Chemical Business? deputy editor spends a day with DHL Logistics driver, Stan Farren, hauling a load of phenol from Middlesbrough, northeast England, to Manchester in the northwest.  

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This week, ICIS Chemical Business looks at textiles and fabrics. Global editor Joe Chang looks at the latest technical innovations in ?smart? fabrics, and later, fine chemicals editor Feliza Mirasol discusses chemical innovation in the textile industry.

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The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the water chemicals market. Senior features editor Clay Boswell examines the expanding desalination market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of the global water treatment market.

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In this coverage of the August 18 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, global editor Joe Chang interviews commodities editor Ivan Lerner about recent changes in the engineering and construction market, while markets editor Andy Brice interviews logistics editor Elaine Burridge about her article covering distillation capacity.

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ICIS Chemical Business deputy editor Will Beacham interviews Dow Corning managing director Margaret Matthews about recruiting and retaining.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key issues of the week.

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This week's ICIS Chemical Business focuses on chemical SMEs (small-to-mid-size enterprises), and global editor Joe Chang gives an overview how these smaller businesses can move faster than their larger counterparts.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key stories of the week. Ineos shutters plants in the North East of England Dow cuts back on PS in Ternuzen EU?s reach authority might run out of money in 2011 Equate delays PE expansion. Opec revises oil consumption forecast for 2008

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This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industry in Asia, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman looks at Singapore's increased investment in consumer products businesses.

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Global editor Joe Chang looks at the big Dow/Rohm and Haas deal, with editors Clay Boswell and Andy Brice discussing their articles for the current Electronic Materials issue of ICIS Chemical Business. Clay examines the organic electronic chemicals market, while Andy takes a look at consumer trends impacting the electronic chemicals market.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the big stories of the week Dow bids successfully for Rohm and Haas in $18bn deal Ashland bids for Hercules in $3bn Cal Dooley named as ACC president visit www.icis.com

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about Price rises Hunsman and Hexion Solutia looking at polyamide 6,6 business PKN Orlen CEFIC?s view of next six months VCI on Carbon trading

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This week, global editor Joe Chang looks at Apollo Management and Hexion Specialty Chemicals trying to cancel their acquisition of Huntsman, and pharma editor Feliza Mirasol, in conjunction with the special reports on India for the July 7 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, examines the improved R&D processes of India's pharmaceutical industry.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the business of the week Huntsman and Apollo in Court Wellman aims to leave bankruptcy US economy Credit crisis and product finance Major energy projects in the middle East Cefic and Reach

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ICIS? Anna Jagger talks with Peter Cartwright, executive director for environment, health and safety at Dow Corning about how his company sees sustainability and on investments in the silicon sector. The interview took place at the Green Supply Chain Summit in London in late June.

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The June 23 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the soaps and detergents market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman discusses her article regarding the importance of green certifications to the cleaning industry.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: The oil price Hexion, Huntsman and litigation Rhom and Haas? restructure and ratings Drilling for oil in the US Lyondellbasell polypropylene compounding The base oil blues (for some)

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The June 16 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at agricultural chemicals.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over key issues in the global chemical industry this week: The oil price and knock-on effects in chemicals Ineos credit outlook changes: S&P Mergers and Acquisitions A fine for a European sodium chlorate cartel Reach and a bigger role for lawyers

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through key news events in the global chemical industry this week. The oil price Dow Chemical Settles with Kreinberg and Reinhard CVC buys 25% of Evonic Jack Gerrard leaves the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for the American Petroleum Institute (API). visit www.icis.com for more

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Marc Fermont, of Districonsult talks to Will Beacham about the challenges facing players in the global chemical distribution business.

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: the impact of the Chinese earthquake on the fertiliser and titanium dioxide markets Lanxess and Arkema bucking the trend and raising prices Chances of the Huntsman Hexion deal going ahead To donate to relief work in China and Myanmar/Burma visit http://www.icis.com/icisconnect/forums/the-chinese-earthquake-may-2008-587.aspx For more chemical industry news, information, and background go to www.icis.com

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: BP?s Texas City repercussions First quarter numbers from Rhodia, Akzo Nobel, Georgia Gulf, Ciba, Kazan Orgsintez debt ratings Bioethanol good or bad, the jury?s debating this week Cellulosic ethanol Dalem?s $888m Saudi deal win More on Abu Dahbi?s plans in petrochemicals

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Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key chemical industry news from around the world. Oil Company profits The Ineos strike in the UK Sibur on the block visit www.icis.com

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First quarter results from DuPont BASF Dow Eastman Merck Sibur?s Management want 70% in a buyout Bisphenol A in the US Strike at Grangemouth in the UK affects ethylene, propylene and polymers. UK gasoline prices could be hit

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