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The article deals with the status of chemical production in 2009. For the year, it was reported that the recession continued to affect chemical production in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan. According to data, nearly all kinds of basic organic chemical production have dropped steadily in the U.S., particularly in 2009. Meanwhile, chemical producers in Canada fared better compared to other producers across the world.

The article discusses output trends in the global chemical industry in 2006. Chemical production in Europe grew by 1.9%. In the U.S., total chemical output increased by 2.1%. Total chemical production grew by 1.3% from 2005 in Canada. In general, production increased among the major-chemical producing countries in 2006.

Reports the status of the chemical industry in Europe. Impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the chemical industry; Decrease of chemical production; Effects of the reduction of raw material stocks on chemicals in industrial sectors.

Statistics are presented from the American Chemistry Council regarding the more increase in chemical production in the U.S. as compared to Europe in 2017.

The article discusses the impact of the Ukraine crisis on global chemicals and producers in Europe. It notes the importance of Ukraine as a high-cost producer of nitrogen fertilizer products derived from natural gas whose exports have been a key determinant in setting global prices. It cites a clear risk that the rising tensions may result again in gas supply disruption to Europe. It indicates that a disruption of ammonia export will affect global production of fertilizer products. INSETS: Ukraine at a crossroads;The Ukrainian crisis: Implications for chemicals in Russia.

Highlights the difficulties encountered by companies in the U.S., Europe and Japan in dealing with innovations. Spending on research and development relevant to low levels of innovation productivity; Strategies for building creative corporate cultures and improving innovations; Integration of information technologies into operations.

The article focuses on the slow growth of chemical industry market in the U.S. and Europe since the year 2010. It informs that according to the American Chemistry Council, chemical production is expected to grow by 1.9 percent in the year 2013 in comparison to 1.5 percent in the year 2012. It also informs that weak financial instability in Europe is leading to slow growth in the chemical industry.

The article discusses the growth of the chemical production in 2012. According to industry trade groups, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), growth in the chemical industry is expected to be slow as a result of an emerging recession in Europe, a slowdown in the U.S. economy, and robust growth in Asia. Economic factors contributing to the forecasts for both U.S. and European chemical production are discussed.

The article discusses the impact of economic uncertainty on chemical manufacturers. Some factors creating an economic uncertainty are lack of growth and concerns over the sovereign debt in the U.S. and Europe. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) forecasted a 4.1 percent increase in the U.S. chemical output in 2011 and a 25 percent odds of a recession relapse. The article looks at the trend in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) as an indicator of potential economic crisis.

The article offers facts and figures about the global chemical industry in 2010. As the year 2010 closed, chemical production has escalated at rates ranging from 3.5% for the U.S. to 11.1% for Taiwan. However, meeting or exceeding the boom levels of 2007 reportedly will take many years for the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, and Japan. Japan, Europe and the U.S. expanded chemical exports in 2010 to developing countries such as Brazil and China.

The article reports on Implementing manufacturing science solutions to increase equipment productivity and fab performance (IMPROVE), a joint research project of 25 European countries. The project is intended to increase the productivity of the semiconductor industry and reduce operating costs and processing time. It is also noted that the program which has a monetary value of 37.7 million euros is funded in part by the European Commission.

The article reports that BASF will reduce the production of polystyrene (PS) in Europe by 25% from October 1, 2008. The company says that it was not running its European PS plants at full capacity even before the announced production cut. BASF says the production cutback will affect its manufacturing sites at Ludwigshafen and Antwerp to an equal extent. The PS business of BASF is up for sale as part of a previously announced divestment of most of the company's styrenics business.

This article provides information on titanium dioxide (TiO2). TiO2 sells for $2,300-$2,400 per metric ton in the U.S., €1,900-€2,000 per metric ton in Europe and $2,200-$2,300 per metric ton in Asia and the Pacific. Millennium Chemicals says global TiO2 demand of 2.8% per year is expected to outpace supply growth. Millennium notes that global TiO2 capacity jumped to 5.3 million metric tons per year in 2006, up from about 4 million metric tons per year in 2005.

The article reports on the increasing demand for dual clutch transmissions (DCTs) in Europe. It has been noted that the promise of DCTs to save fuel of up to 10 percent encourages original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to invest in the technology. Results of the study by Knibb Gormezano & Partners revealed that by 2016 DCTs will account for around 6 percent of total output in Europe. Among the OEMs making DCTs are Valeo SA and Getrag company with Bosch AG.

The article reports on the economic growth in Europe in 2006. The industrial production in Europe began to recuperate along with China and U.S. The positive development on industrial production would have a good effect on its global outlook. It is anticipated that the year's industrial growth could surpass the 2005 record.

Comments on issues related to the sugar industry in Europe and Brazil as of February 10, 2006. Profitability of European sugar factories; Imposition of a quota cut on sugar beet crop by the European Union; Increase in the production of sugar cane in Brazil.

The article reports on the construction of a Kia Motors plant in Zilina, Slovakia. The company plans to produce and manufacture 100,000 vehicles by 2007 and 200,000 vehicles at the end of 2008 with targeted 500,000 sales in Europe and a three percent market share.

Reports on the effect of heat wave on the production of ethylene plants in Europe. Influence of shipping on chemical production; Increase in the ethylene spot prices.

Reports on efforts of re-engineering in North American and European companies. Increase in productivity; Improvement of customer satisfaction; Improvement of quality; Reduction of costs; Reduction of cycle time; Increase of revenue; Acquisition of information technology consulting firm Dome Systems by Ernst & Young. INSET: A new view of the `productivity paradox'..

Focuses on the productivity of Jaguar, an automobile company in Europe. Range of output record levels per week; Influence of V8-powered XJ Series on the productivity; Increase of sales in Germany.