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The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 21, 2011, has a special section on “green chemicals,” with a cover story on the expansion of bioplastics: more major brands are switching to bio-based materials. There are also articles on the return of natural rubber, and the increased use of sustainable materials in Asia-Pacific. Elsewhere in the latest issue we look at: the slump in European benzene; polypropylene prices falling on cheaper feedstocks; alternative fuels for the aviation industry; increasing Asian naphtha prices; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 21, 2011, has a special section on “green chemicals,” with a cover story on the expansion of bioplastics: more major brands are switching to bio-based materials. There are also articles on the return of natural rubber, and the increased use of sustainable materials in Asia-Pacific. Elsewhere in the latest issue we look at: the slump in European benzene; polypropylene prices falling on cheaper feedstocks; alternative fuels for the aviation industry; increasing Asian naphtha prices; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 14, 2011, starts with a cover story examining the red tape trap vexing the chemical distribution industry. It is part of this issue’s special supplement to coincide with the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD). This supplement features many articles and interviews with and about the concerns and opinions of the distribution industry, and where it is headed. Also in this issue: ExxonMobil Chemical has big plans in Singapore; despite a grim market for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) currently, producers are making capacity expansions; Asian naphtha price increases are stifled by poor demand; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of November 14, 2011, starts with a cover story examining the red tape trap vexing the chemical distribution industry. It is part of this issue’s special supplement to coincide with the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD). This supplement features many articles and interviews with and about the concerns and opinions of the distribution industry, and where it is headed. Also in this issue: ExxonMobil Chemical has big plans in Singapore; despite a grim market for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) currently, producers are making capacity expansions; Asian naphtha price increases are stifled by poor demand; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 31, 2011, starts its look at textiles and fibers with a cover story on China’s textiles evolution—what was once the lowest-cost producer is now facing greater competitive challenges. Coverage in this issue continues with looks at the man-made fiber market; and polyester fibers benefitting from cotton’s poor harvest. Elsewhere in the current issue, there are articles examining the global PVC market; falling Asian naphtha prices; NOVA Chemicals securing feedstocks from Marcellus Shale; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 31, 2011, starts its look at textiles and fibers with a cover story on China’s textiles evolution—what was once the lowest-cost producer is now facing greater competitive challenges. Coverage in this issue continues with looks at the man-made fiber market; and polyester fibers benefitting from cotton’s poor harvest. Elsewhere in the current issue, there are articles examining the global PVC market; falling Asian naphtha prices; NOVA Chemicals securing feedstocks from Marcellus Shale; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 24, 2011, has a special outlook section on Japan, examining how the nation’s chemical sector fights to rebuild itself following March’s earthquake, and despite a slowing Asian economy. Included are looks at reconstruction, mergers and acquisitions, and the growth of the bio-based chemicals in Japan. Also in this issue are reports on Asian naphtha, European titanium dioxide and an interview with Arkema’s CEO.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 24, 2011, has a special outlook section on Japan, examining how the nation’s chemical sector fights to rebuild itself following March’s earthquake, and despite a slowing Asian economy. Included are looks at reconstruction, mergers and acquisitions, and the growth of the bio-based chemicals in Japan. Also in this issue are reports on Asian naphtha, European titanium dioxide and an interview with Arkema’s CEO.

The focus of the issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 17, 2011, is on innovation, with several features and articles spotlighting The ICIS Innovation Awards, which honors those chemical companies who are thinking outside the box. The latest issue also covers the creation of the world’s largest styrenics firm; oil leads Mexico’s polystyrene prices to decline; despite low demand, the polycarbonate outlook is solid; and Shell restarts its Bukon refinery after a major fire disrupted production.

The focus of the issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 17, 2011, is on innovation, with several features and articles spotlighting The ICIS Innovation Awards, which honors those chemical companies who are thinking outside the box. The latest issue also covers the creation of the world’s largest styrenics firm; oil leads Mexico’s polystyrene prices to decline; despite low demand, the polycarbonate outlook is solid; and Shell restarts its Bukon refinery after a major fire disrupted production.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 10, 2011, has a special feature on the outlook for China: macroeconomic concerns are making chemical producers edgy. Meanwhile, polyolefin orders are slumping, and analysts are saying that chemical companies in the region are looking to the growing specialty chemicals segment. The latest issue also contains reports on: Shell’s force majeure at its Singapore refinery; a look at the EPA’s new greenhouse gas restriction rules; and Chinese polypropylene prices fall on weak demand.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 10, 2011, has a special feature on the outlook for China: macroeconomic concerns are making chemical producers edgy. Meanwhile, polyolefin orders are slumping, and analysts are saying that chemical companies in the region are looking to the growing specialty chemicals segment. The latest issue also contains reports on: Shell’s force majeure at its Singapore refinery; a look at the EPA’s new greenhouse gas restriction rules; and Chinese polypropylene prices fall on weak demand.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 3, 2011, features a special supplement prepared by ICIS in association with the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA). In addition to interviews with the president and vice president of EPCA, the supplement features articles examining the new levels of cooperation between producers and logistics suppliers; the increased use of bio-based feedstocks in Europe; increased regulations creating difficulties for producers; the cautious revival of mergers and acquisitions in petrochemicals; and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 3, 2011, features a special supplement prepared by ICIS in association with the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA). In addition to interviews with the president and vice president of EPCA, the supplement features articles examining the new levels of cooperation between producers and logistics suppliers; the increased use of bio-based feedstocks in Europe; increased regulations creating difficulties for producers; the cautious revival of mergers and acquisitions in petrochemicals; and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 26, 2011, concludes the coverage of the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies Analysis with the announcement of the ICIS Company of the Year: Chevron Phillips Chemical. In addition to an in-depth examination of the company, the latest issue also features an exclusive interview with the CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical, Peter Cella. This issue also takes a look at chemical financing cooling down; economists clashing over the macroeconomic outlook; Asian PVC is feeling the squeeze of weak demand; European naphtha is tightening as refiners reduce output; and more.