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The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of July 4, 2011, concentrates on the Asian chemical market, beginning with a cover story on the darkened outlook for China: power shortages, tighter credit and global economic concerns cause falling chemical prices. There is also an interview with the CEO of Thailand-based Indorama Ventures; a look at Malaysia’s newly formed PETRONAS Chemicals Group; and an article covering Singapore’s securing of feedstocks. Also in this issue are an examinations of polystyrene market, a look at chlor-alkali troubles in Europe, and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of July 4, 2011, concentrates on the Asian chemical market, beginning with a cover story on the darkened outlook for China: power shortages, tighter credit and global economic concerns cause falling chemical prices. There is also an interview with the CEO of Thailand-based Indorama Ventures; a look at Malaysia’s newly formed PETRONAS Chemicals Group; and an article covering Singapore’s securing of feedstocks. Also in this issue are an examinations of polystyrene market, a look at chlor-alkali troubles in Europe, and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 27, 2011, has a cover story and several features on the world of bioplastics: while next generation biofuels are facing challenges, it is a prosperous time for bioplastics projects. Then, among the weekly columns, there are articles on: styrene-butadiene rubber increasing in cost in Asia; acrylates in Europe are losing momentum; weal petrochemical demand is impacting naphtha markets; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 27, 2011, has a cover story and several features on the world of bioplastics: while next generation biofuels are facing challenges, it is a prosperous time for bioplastics projects. Then, among the weekly columns, there are articles on: styrene-butadiene rubber increasing in cost in Asia; acrylates in Europe are losing momentum; weal petrochemical demand is impacting naphtha markets; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 20, 2011, starts with a cover story looking at titanium dioxide’s big squeeze: prices are surging to historic highs as strong demand coincides with tight supply. Also in this issue are articles examining: US chlor-alkali getting a boost from shale gas; an interview with Rhodia’s CEO; revived optimism for the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market; major oil firms are expanding their Brazilian sugarcane ethanol investments; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 20, 2011, starts with a cover story looking at titanium dioxide’s big squeeze: prices are surging to historic highs as strong demand coincides with tight supply. Also in this issue are articles examining: US chlor-alkali getting a boost from shale gas; an interview with Rhodia’s CEO; revived optimism for the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market; major oil firms are expanding their Brazilian sugarcane ethanol investments; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 13, 2011, starts with a cover story examining new trends in alternative production technologies for acrylates. Also in this issue are an interview with the CEO of Ashland; the uncertain outlook for monoethylene glycol (MEG); the growth of the Chinese bioplastic industry; an expansion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) capacity in Poland; mergers and acquisitions in Europe may reshape the petrochemical industry there; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 13, 2011, starts with a cover story examining new trends in alternative production technologies for acrylates. Also in this issue are an interview with the CEO of Ashland; the uncertain outlook for monoethylene glycol (MEG); the growth of the Chinese bioplastic industry; an expansion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) capacity in Poland; mergers and acquisitions in Europe may reshape the petrochemical industry there; and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 6, 2011, features a cover story and special supplement taking a look at chemical distribution in Europe. This includes interviews with the leaders of the European Association of Chemical Distributors, two separate reports on merger and acquisitions activities, ways towards reducing tariffs, and more. Also in the issue are articles examining the projected surge in olefins consumption in Asia; despite falling margins, the polypropylene outlook is optimistic; and the potential use of waste plastics as an alternative fuel source.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of June 6, 2011, features a cover story and special supplement taking a look at chemical distribution in Europe. This includes interviews with the leaders of the European Association of Chemical Distributors, two separate reports on merger and acquisitions activities, ways towards reducing tariffs, and more. Also in the issue are articles examining the projected surge in olefins consumption in Asia; despite falling margins, the polypropylene outlook is optimistic; and the potential use of waste plastics as an alternative fuel source.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 30, 2011, features a cover story on chemicals in automotive applications. Inside there is a four-page fold-out that looks at all the chemicals driving change in today’s new vehicles, both inside and out. There is also an overview of the auto sector, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to create its own car industry, and the increasing use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic in vehicles. Other features in the latest issue include looks at the paraxylene, butadiene and polycarbonate markets in Asia; an interview with the CEO of Momentive Performance Materials; the increasing price of acrylates in the US; the active global titanium dioxide market; and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 30, 2011, features a cover story on chemicals in automotive applications. Inside there is a four-page fold-out that looks at all the chemicals driving change in today’s new vehicles, both inside and out. There is also an overview of the auto sector, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to create its own car industry, and the increasing use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic in vehicles. Other features in the latest issue include looks at the paraxylene, butadiene and polycarbonate markets in Asia; an interview with the CEO of Momentive Performance Materials; the increasing price of acrylates in the US; the active global titanium dioxide market; and much more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical for the week of May 23, 2011, looks at the Asian chemical industry with a cover story on Japan restarting and rebuilding production. There is also a look at lower polyolefin demand in China, and articles on BASF’s push into the region; flooding in the Mississippi impacting chemical logistics and distribution; US naphtha costs fall below ethane, and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical for the week of May 23, 2011, looks at the Asian chemical industry with a cover story on Japan restarting and rebuilding production. There is also a look at lower polyolefin demand in China, and articles on BASF’s push into the region; flooding in the Mississippi impacting chemical logistics and distribution; US naphtha costs fall below ethane, and more.

The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of May 16, 2011, has a cover story and several special articles on Middle East petrochemicals—including an extensive and detailed map of upcoming and announced capacity expansions in the region. Also in this issue: an interview with the CEO of Solutia; the ICIS quarterly macroeconomic outlook; and much, much more.