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William Bann: Jan 20, 2021, 12:00:00 AM
There were a few bright spots for the acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer markets during 2020, but the sector also suffered its share of hard times...
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Pete Stewart, Matt Elhardt, and Dr. Charles Fryer: Jan 12, 2021, 12:00:00 AM
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been a long, strange year. While my annual predictions for the forest industry this year didn’t...
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Regina Sousa: Dec 9, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Isocyanates prices continue to firm as supply is disrupted and demand is strong. During October and November, supply in North America tightened...
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Javier Rivera: Dec 8, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Negotiations for 2021 contractual deliveries continue in Europe and the US with unexpected issues modifying the positions of sellers and buyers....
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Jennifer Hawkins: Dec 3, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
After an abysmal Covid-hit May-June, the epoxy resins market was relieved to see the first shoots of improving demand in July and August. However, by...
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William Bann: Dec 2, 2020, 2:34:50 PM
Polyamide markets have seen an encouraging upturn in the last few weeks, a welcome development after months of depressed prices and volumes this...
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William Bann: Dec 2, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Polyamide markets have seen an encouraging upturn in the last few weeks, a welcome development after the months of depressed prices and volumes this...
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Tecnon OrbiChem: Nov 19, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Tecnon OrbiChem is a part of a group of companies that includes Forest2Market, Inc. and Fisher International, who focus on providing business...
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William Bann: Oct 28, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Overview of China's Economic Landscape Amid COVID-19 China, like the rest of the world, has witnessed unprecedented upheaval due to the COVID-19...
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ResourceWise: Oct 19, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
2020 has been a very challenging year for European plasticizer producers. Following a terrible second quarter, as consumption, particularly in...
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Maleic anhydride markets around the world continue to reel in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has knocked out thousands of tonnes of...
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Hira Saeed: Oct 12, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, demand for caustic soda was firm, with most sectors showing steady growth over the past few years. However, when the...
