Summary: 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.
