Chemicals

Purchasing's chemicals channel covers chemical supply and prices including global strategic sourcing of organic and inorganic chemicals.

Eastman shuts PET plant for repairs

Tom Stundza, November 5, 2009
Buyers will be supplied by other plants More
Polypropylene prices fall 10¢/lb

Tom Stundza, November 5, 2009
Propylene costs are down, supply is up More
Potash price is down $15/ton

Tom Stundza, November 4, 2009
Weak demand has boosted stocks More
Methanol price rises on short supply

Tom Stundza, November 4, 2009
Demand pickup in U.S. and China boosts spot price More
Chlorine prices spike in complicated supply scenario

Dave Hannon, October 28, 2009
With caustic soda prices diving, producers up chlorine prices in an effort to save margins More
Demand for chemical management services to grow

Susan Avery, October 28, 2009
Survey results show purchasing takes lead on chemical outsourcing initiatives More
Update: Chemicals industry continues to expand its global footprint

Dave Hannon, October 26, 2009
Chemical plants, offices announced in China, Middle East More
Potash use collapsed this year

Tom Stundza, October 23, 2009
Prices have fallen dramatically More

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Date: 11-04-2009 20:08:13 GMT
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