Chemical Industry News – February
Chemical Industry News – February 2014 The American Chemistry Council (ACC) US Chemical Production Index rose by 0.8% in December, following a gain of 0.3% in November. The gain was seen to be driven by increases in the Gulf Coast and Ohio Valley regions. Production increased in all seven regions of the US for the […]
A Growing Capacity
While our clients represent many different links in the value chains that we cover (mixed xylene, orthoxylene, phthalic anhydride, plasticizer alcohols, butanol, and plasticizers), there seems to be a commonality to the overall situation. The business climate remains uncertain and issues that are affecting one region are likely to be spread on a global basis. […]
Chemical Industry News – January
Chemical Industry News The American Chemistry Council (ACC) US Chemical Production Index rose by 0.3% in November, following three consecutive monthly declines. Production increased in all seven regions of the US during the month. Compared to November 2012, chemical production in all regions increased by 1.5% year-over-year, following a revised gain of 1.7% in October. […]
Chemical Markets Update – December
Prices and Lead Times Rising in China Our office in Nanjing has passed along information that should be of concern for any companies sourcing in China. Lead times are increasing for shipments on good local demand and production issues. Also freight pricing has increased sending the cost of landed goods higher. Finally increasing regulatory awareness […]
Chemical Industry News – December
Chemical Industry News – December The American Chemistry Council (ACC) US Chemical Production Index edged lower by 0.2% in October, following a revised 0.3% decline in September, a 0.2% decline in August and a gain of 0.2% in July. Compared to October 2012, chemical production in all regions increased by 1.5% year over year, following […]
