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Ceresana Research has released its autumn survey of the chemical industry. The survey reveals an optimistic business climate in highly competitive markets, and reports that growing competition and considerable increases in R&D expenditures will dominate global chemical markets during the next months.

Global demand for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) is forecast to rise 6.3 percent per year to 5.6 million metric tons in 2015. Gains will represent acceleration from the pace of the 2005-2010 period, as motor vehicle production − the leading outlet for TPEs − rebounds in the United States and Western Europe.

Major coatings manufacturers announce the global architectural and automotive color trends.

It’s quite apparent that more and more manufacturers understand the value of sustainability initiatives.

The landscape of the TiO2 industry is changing rapidly and there is no guarantee that the market fundamentals of the last 20 years will return during the next five years.

World demand for emulsion polymers is forecast to rise 5.2 percent per year to 12.8 million metric tons in 2014. Gains will be driven by rising global demand for latex

The latter part of 2011 and 2012 should present a great opportunity to sell a middle-market company at a premium price.

Because most companies already manage MSDSs in some way, it makes sense to combine data therein and regulatory mandates around chemicals, and to leverage MSDS data in a positive and meaningful way.

This article takes a look at each step of the product life cycle and how product compliance can become part of the overall green business process.

This author offers three reasons why manufacturers have played such an important role in this stage of the economic recovery.