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ICIS weekly podcast: Chemical News Central: 7 May 2009
Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over the key business of the week, including changes in the LyondellBasell ownership structure, DuPont laying off 2000 more people and companies’ first quarter results.

ICIS podcast: Americas: May 4, 2009
Senior features editor Clay Boswell takes a look at microreactors, logistics editor Elaine Burridge discusses her interview with major E&C firm Foster Wheeler, and markets editor Andy Brice examines mothballing of chemical facilities during the economic crisis.