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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.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 19, 2011, expands upon the previous week’s ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies with the ICIS Top 100 Analysis: a region-by-region examination of the top chemical producers in each region—2010 was an excellent year for chemical manufacturers in all regions, and that strong performance has continued into 2011. Also in this issue: an interview with LANXESS about its upcoming bio-butyl rubber facility; weak demand continues to hurt global acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) margins; European naphtha is bearish, but the outlook is brighter; INEOS Bio looks to start its US cellulosic ethanol plant in 2012; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 19, 2011, expands upon the previous week’s ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies with the ICIS Top 100 Analysis: a region-by-region examination of the top chemical producers in each region—2010 was an excellent year for chemical manufacturers in all regions, and that strong performance has continued into 2011. Also in this issue: an interview with LANXESS about its upcoming bio-butyl rubber facility; weak demand continues to hurt global acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) margins; European naphtha is bearish, but the outlook is brighter; INEOS Bio looks to start its US cellulosic ethanol plant in 2012; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 12, 2011, unveils the ICIS Top 100 listing, an analysis highlighting important trends in sale, profitability, and spending patterns—as well as a detailed chart that ranks the top 100 global chemical companies. Also in this issue are articles and columns focusing on melamine in China; butadiene’s falling demand; US companies poised for bio-butanediol production; the restart of Formosa Petrochemical’s third cracker in Taiwan; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 12, 2011, unveils the ICIS Top 100 listing, an analysis highlighting important trends in sale, profitability, and spending patterns—as well as a detailed chart that ranks the top 100 global chemical companies. Also in this issue are articles and columns focusing on melamine in China; butadiene’s falling demand; US companies poised for bio-butanediol production; the restart of Formosa Petrochemical’s third cracker in Taiwan; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 5, 2011, focuses on feedstock volatility, with several articles examining the topic. The current issue also has a special feature looking at “The New Chemical Renaissance:” new opportunities and innovations are being driven by significant social and economic forces. In this week’s columns, there are articles looking at benzene in China; automotive demand driving polypropylene; increasing paraxylene prices; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of September 5, 2011, focuses on feedstock volatility, with several articles examining the topic. The current issue also has a special feature looking at “The New Chemical Renaissance:” new opportunities and innovations are being driven by significant social and economic forces. In this week’s columns, there are articles looking at benzene in China; automotive demand driving polypropylene; increasing paraxylene prices; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 29, 2011, concentrates on the impact the massive deposits of natural gas in the Marcellus Shale are having on the petrochemical sector: Shell has announced it will build a new ethylene cracker in the US northeast, and several other companies have expressed interest in doing the same. Several US states are vying for these projects, and whenever these plants are built, it will be a boon to engineering and construction firms. Also in this issue are looks at Russia’s revitalized petrochemical sector; how to avoid the major economic and social crises that may arrive by 2021; and among the many regular weekly columns are projections that butadiene prices are set to rally again.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 29, 2011, concentrates on the impact the massive deposits of natural gas in the Marcellus Shale are having on the petrochemical sector: Shell has announced it will build a new ethylene cracker in the US northeast, and several other companies have expressed interest in doing the same. Several US states are vying for these projects, and whenever these plants are built, it will be a boon to engineering and construction firms. Also in this issue are looks at Russia’s revitalized petrochemical sector; how to avoid the major economic and social crises that may arrive by 2021; and among the many regular weekly columns are projections that butadiene prices are set to rally again.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 15, 2011, starts off with a cover story looking at the havoc caused to the industry by the recent stock market meltdown. Keeping with this issue’s financial focus, the latest issue also features the quarterly update on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In addition to our regular columns, these is also a special feature in the issue focusing on India—included are a detailed map of the nation’s upcoming petrochemical projects, an examination of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) capacity expansions, and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 15, 2011, starts off with a cover story looking at the havoc caused to the industry by the recent stock market meltdown. Keeping with this issue’s financial focus, the latest issue also features the quarterly update on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In addition to our regular columns, these is also a special feature in the issue focusing on India—included are a detailed map of the nation’s upcoming petrochemical projects, an examination of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) capacity expansions, and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 1, 2011, examines the global rubber industry, with a cover story on green rubber gaining traction. Other articles looking at synthetic rubber report that demand is bouncing back, as well as a map covering all the major rubber manufacturing facilities in Asia. Also in this issue, there is a look at the nominees for the 2011 ICIS Innovation Awards, and in the weekly columns, there are articles on increasing propylene prices; the reconfiguration of the $20bn (€ 14.04bn) joint venture between Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco; polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exports are keeping US manufacturers ahead; and much, much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of August 1, 2011, examines the global rubber industry, with a cover story on green rubber gaining traction. Other articles looking at synthetic rubber report that demand is bouncing back, as well as a map covering all the major rubber manufacturing facilities in Asia. Also in this issue, there is a look at the nominees for the 2011 ICIS Innovation Awards, and in the weekly columns, there are articles on increasing propylene prices; the reconfiguration of the $20bn (€ 14.04bn) joint venture between Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco; polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exports are keeping US manufacturers ahead; and much, much more.

The edition of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of July 18, 2011, features a cover story and expanded features section looking at the Top 100 Chemical Distributors for 2011. The issue spotlights the annual ICIS listing of the leading global chemical distributors, and includes detailed commentaries from the heads of the chemical distribution associations for Canada, Europe, Brazil and US, as well as an examination of the merger and acquisition activities currently roiling the market. Also in this issue are articles looking at: polyethylene in China; ethanol subsidies in the US may end; and due to shortages, acetic acid prices are on the rise.

The edition of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of July 18, 2011, features a cover story and expanded features section looking at the Top 100 Chemical Distributors for 2011. The issue spotlights the annual ICIS listing of the leading global chemical distributors, and includes detailed commentaries from the heads of the chemical distribution associations for Canada, Europe, Brazil and US, as well as an examination of the merger and acquisition activities currently roiling the market. Also in this issue are articles looking at: polyethylene in China; ethanol subsidies in the US may end; and due to shortages, acetic acid prices are on the rise.