
Employment Optimism and
the New Era of Social Media
By: Nick Roach CEO, The Chemical Company
The Dow’s all time high was on October 9th of 2007. That day the stock market index closed at 14,164. What happened shortly after is not something we would like to relive. Yet it is fantastic that we have slowly climbed back and are now close to the pre- recession levels. With this recovery stock investment has grown, our 401K accounts look better, home sales are improving and it gives hope for an eventual recovery. There are indicators that 2013 could possibly be the year that we break the 14,164 barrier and surpass our all-time high. We hope this is true because it would be a huge psychological boost for all American’s.
In addition to an improving economy many of us “older folks” have continued our employment out of fear. If there is recovery we may take the bold step into retirement. This will open up advancement within companies and opportunity for replacement workers. Companies are looking for chemical engineers, chemists, sales staff, and other educated individuals. It is our belief that these educated individuals should be capable of finding jobs and will have choices.
But…. Something that isn’t discussed is the change brought on by the extensive record keeping thanks to computers and the internet. Your past life is recorded on the internet in many ways and if you have a criminal record of any kind it will be discovered by your potential employer. There is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Etc. where for some individuals every living breath is recorded by choice. Personnel departments are using social media when investigating any potential employee and unfortunately some individuals have developed a record on line that makes them unemployable. If you are looking for a job, remember that your online post of one tasteless picture or one misjudged statement can make you unemployable.
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Bio- Succinic Acid: 2000 lb. supersacks and 25 Kg. Bags (Available Q1 2013)
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CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS MARKETS
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Benzene: U.S. benzene contracts for February settled down $.36/ gallon to US$4.80/ gallon from US$5.16/ gallon in January. Spot prices are in the $4.70- $4.80/ gallon range.
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Ammonia
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Ammonium Nitrate
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Antimony Trioxide
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Epoxidized Soybean Oil
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Glycol (Mono, Di and Tri):
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Isophthalic Acid
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Maleic Anhydride
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Melamine
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Notes:
European Methanol prices pushing higher.
Gas Curtailment issues in Trinidad have improved.
Chinese Lunar New Year holiday is in full swing causing the typical two week lull in methanol trade. Prices have moved lower widening the gap between Asian methanol prices and those in Europe and the America’s.
Nitric Acid
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Phenolic Resins
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Phthalic Anhydride
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Plasticizers and Plasticizer Alcohols:
Plasticizer demand world-wide has dramatically improved with additional and continuing pricing pressure by the underlying aromatics costs. Two new increases were nominated by majors for January 15th and February 1st. Now a new increase has been announced for March 1, 2013. Ethylene and propylene pricing continue to move up pressuring PZ prices.
Plasticizer alcohol pricing had been stable with lack luster demand and healthy supply. Now, underlying raw material costs are pressuring price and demand has increased in Asia and worldwide. Prices have begun to increase and some linear alcohols are on sales control. There has been large capacity expansions completed in Asia and staggering growth slated for the future.
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TCC Plasticizers available:
Note: Some plasticizers have limited availability. Please contact TCC for further details.
Non (ortho)- Phthalate:
ChemFlexx Dibenzoate Esters
ChemFlexx DiOctyl Succinate (DOSX)
“ChemFlexx NP 500” Non- Phthalate Replacement for General Purpose Plasticizers
“ChemFlexx NP 600” Non- Phthalate Replacement for DIDP
“NatureFlexx 509” Phthalate Free General Purpose (ATBC)
ChemFlexx TOTM (TriOctyl Trimellitate)
ChemFlexx DOA (DiOctyl Adipate)
ChemFlexx 8 10 Trimellitate
ChemFlexx DOTP (DiOctyl Terephthalate)
Oxsoft 3G8 (Triethylenglycol-di-(2-ethylhexanoate))
Oxsoft DUO 1
Oxsoft DUO 2
Phthalate:
Vestinol 9 DiIsononyl Phthalate (DINP)
“ChemFlexx 206” Functional Linear Phthalate Replacement
“ChemFlexx 208” Low Temp Functional Linear Phthalate Replacement
ChemFlexx DOP (DiOctyl Phthalate)
ChemFlexx DUP (DiUndecyl Phthalate)
DMP (DiMethyl Phthalate)
Brominated DOP
ChemFlexx 9 11 Phthalate
ChemFlexx L9 Phthalate
Styrene monomer
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Notes:
Most fertilizer combinations are produced now well ahead of the Spring demand season.
96 Million acres of Corn expected for 2013.
Zinc Borate
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For more information on these or any of the products and services provided by TCC please contact Robb Roach directly at Robb@thechemco.com or go to our web site at thechemco.com
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