ICIS Reporter Weekly Newsletter 15.12.09
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Welcome to the ICIS Reporter weekly newsletter
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This week's focus is Aerospace, we take a look at how
advanced composites and chemicals are bringing economies
to this sector. How carbon fibre is winning the hearts and
minds of the military; how the aerospace business has ridden
to the salvation of sectors of the chemical industry during
the recession and finally, how the chemicals sector is helping
win the race to space.
We also have two bonus features: a peep at how Songwon
from South Korea is bucking the recession through clever
production, sales and marketing. Rounding out the issue
we have a piece about how to reduce risk in generic drug
supply in the RX360 consortium.
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Top News
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Materials
suppliers optimistic about aerospace demand
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Boeing's
787 Dreamliner has some impressive environmental credentials
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Carbon
fiber composites will still find good business with the military
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Space
exploration needs chemical innovation
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South
Korea's Songwon has benefited from expanding its global presence
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Generics
firms unaware of Rx-360's benefits -- Hovione CEO
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ICIS news: Editors' Top Picks
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BASF
upgraded as CEO forecasts better fourth quarter
Teesside
chemical companies welcome £20m investment plan
Canada
chems remain profitable despite sharp sales decline
Chemical
makers among US industries expecting 2010 gains
GPCA
'09: LyondellBasell sees tough 2010 for PP/PE
Downturn
prompts chemicals strategy shift - e-Chem
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ICIS news: Most Popular Picks
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FocusMethanol-blended
fuel slow to bloom in China
Asia
aromatics poised to end 2009 on high note amid tight supply
GPCA
'09: SABIC looks to acquisitions to access tech, markets
Asian
synthetic rubber makers to cut op rates on BD surge
BBC’s
box returns from epic voyage around the world
ExxonMobil
Chem open to new China, Middle East projects
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ICIS Blogs
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Has
Shell Made The Right Choices on MEG?
Mexico
locks in $57/bbl oil price for 2010
Biorefineries
get $564m funding
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ICIS REACH
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How
much will it cost?
Reach
compliance is now a selling point for consumer goods
Appealing
against a REACH decision by the ECHA