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ADI chemicals newsletter: Dow considering Thai moves

My Turn – Dr. Balaji B. Singh – FlexPO2007 October 17-19th, 2007 and Polyolefins Downstream Processing Workshop- October 16th Bangkok , Thailand Top 3 Reasons why you should attend FlexPO2007 in Bangkok: Number 3 – First opportunity to meet major suppliers, Government, and downstream processors in Thailand- the Gateway to China; Number 2 – Come […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Basell’s technology selected

My Turn – Dr. Balaji B. Singh 1974-75 No one ever heard of China – it was just a dragon giant of a shadow behind the bamboo curtain. Now 2007 no one can ignore or stop talking about China. All the discussions are focused on the sun setting in the Western chemical industry and rising […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Saudi Aramco, Dow sign MoU

My Turn – Dr. Balaji B. Singh Plan on attending the FlexPO2007 Polyolefins and Elastomers Conference October 17-19, 2007 where we are bringing together for the first time, the whole Polyolefins world to Bangkok to meet, exchange and plan for Global growth via innovations. For more information visit www.CMRHouTex.com Saudi Aramco and Dow sign MoU […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Polyolefins Q1 2007 earnings

My Turn – Dr. Balaji B. Singh – Specialties are Special The advanced nations with low projected polyolefins growth, the Middle East/China the future commodity players, ASEAN countries who are worried about the future impact of Chinese imports – everyone alike is focusing on specialties. Specialties as a means of product differentiation via innovation, R&D, […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: QAPCO buys Basell Lupotech T

My Turn – Dr. Balaji B. Singh – Plan on attending the FlexPO2007 Polyolefins and Elastomers Conference October 17-19, 2007 where we are bringing together for the first time, the whole Polyolefins world to Bangkok to meet, exchange and plan for Global growth. For more information visit www.CMRHouTex.com Basell sells 50th Lupotech T technology license […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Borealis invests in LDPE for cables

My Turn –the Quiet Growth in South East Asia – Dr. Balaji B. Singh Most of the current Global focus is on China, India, and the Middle East – as the potential saviors, and harbingers of future petrochemicals and plastics growth for the next 5 to seven years – growing at “rabbit’s speed” both literally […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Dow denies buyout, fires execs

My Turn – Dr. Balaji B. Singh Plan on attending the FlexPO2007 Polyolefins and Elastomers Conference October 17-19, 2007 where we are bringing together for the first time, the whole Polyolefins world to Bangkok to meet, exchange and plan for Global growth. For more information visit www.CMRHouTex.com Dow Chemical denies discussions of leveraged buyout & […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Polyolefin producers Q4 results

My Turn – Comments on Global Polyolefins & Elastomers – Globalization Trends – Dr. Balaji B. Singh Globalization trends are here – Most organizations including resin producers, molders, end users, and WalMarts are banking on future growth in Asia – the Middle East, and Europe; Within the Middle East, The GCC (Gulf Cooperative Countries) are […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Polyolefins & elastomers

My Turn – Comments on global polyolefins & elastomers innovations – Where’s the beef??? – Dr. Balaji B. Singh Reminiscent of the early 80s Wendy’s commercial, the polyolefins and elastomers industry seem to be settling down with China, India, and commodities with very few significant innovations – There’s nobody back there with new stuff. Just […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: SABIC eyes India ethylene plant

My Turn – Commentary on Global Petrochemical Industry Issues – Happy Holidays We want to thank all of our clients and wish them a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. The Year 2006 will go down in history as: 1. China! – The New Frontier; The mad rush to China is so intense […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Arkema boosts Balan EVA

My Turn – Commentary on Global Petrochemical Industry Issues – Happy Holidays We want to thank all of our clients and wish them a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Like most of our clients, we had more opportunities in China, Saudi Arabia, and ASEAN Countries than the traditional U.S based innovative firms. […]

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ADI chemicals newsletter: Dr. Singh on U.S. Gulf Coast future

My Turn – Commentary on global petrochemical industry issues – The future options for the U.S Gulf Coast – The panel discussion at FlexPO 2006 by Dr. Balaji B. Singh At our recent FlexPO2006 conference at Houston/Galveston, we invited several retired senior executives from the chemical industry including (1) Mr. Eugene Allspach – Ex CEO […]