<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>American Chemistry Council News Releases: Economics</title><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/</link><description>americanchemistry.com news releases</description><copyright>copyright americanchemistry.com 2013</copyright><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:18:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>ACC Publishes 2013 Statistical Reference Book on Plastic Resins</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Publishes-2013-Statistical-Reference-Book-on-Plastic-Resins.html</link><description>The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has just released the 2013 edition of its statistical reference book on plastic resins, The RESIN REVIEW. </description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:10:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Chemical Production Softens on Weak Manufacturing Activity; Year-Over-Year Production Remains Positive</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/US-Chemical-Production-Softens-on-Weak-Manufacturing-Activity.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) slipped by 0.1 percent in April, following a downwardly revised 0.5 percent decline in March. Chemical production rose in the Ohio Valley and Northeast.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:59:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Expansion of Consumer-Driven Chemical and Plastics Applications Suggests Continued Modest Economic Growth</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Expansion-of-Consumer-Driven-Chemical-and-Plastics-Applications-Suggests-Modest-Economic-Growth.html</link><description>Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) notches tenth consecutive monthly gain.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Chemical Production Slows; Year-Over-Year Production Remains Positive</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/US-Chemical-Production-Slows-Year-Over-Year-Production-Remains-Positive.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) slipped by 0.1 percent in March, following a revised 0.4 percent gain in February.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:45:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leading Economic Indicator Breaks Three-Year Pattern; Suggests Modest Expansion Will Continue</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Leading-Economic-Indicator-Breaks-Three-Year-Pattern-Suggests-Modest-Expansion-Will-Continue.html</link><description>Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) shows ninth consecutive monthly gain; records year-over-year gain of more than three percent.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leading Economic Indicator Shows Encouraging Expansion in Four Areas; Eighth Consecutive Monthly Gain</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Leading-Economic-Indicator-Shows-Encouraging-Expansion-in-Four-Areas-Eighth-Consecutive-Monthly-Gain.html</link><description>The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) released today continued to show a slowly expanding U.S. economy, increasing 0.4 percent over February on a three month moving average (3MMA) basis. </description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Chemical Production Up 1.2 Percent Over Year Ago; Growth Seen In All Major Producing Regions</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/US-Chemical-Production-Up-12-Percent-Over-Year-Ago-Growth-Seen-In-All-Major-Producing-Regions.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose 0.6 percent in February, following a revised 0.8 percent gain in January. Chemical production rose across all regions for the third consecutive month.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:54:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leading Economic Indicator Suggests Consumer Confidence Strengthening; Notches Seventh Consecutive Monthly Gain</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Leading-Economic-Indicator-Suggests-Consumer-Confidence-Strengthening.html</link><description>Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) up nearly 3 percent year over year.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Chemical Production Continues Growth Trend; Production Up 1.2 Percent Over Year Ago</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/US-Chemical-Production-Continues-Growth-Trend-Production-Up-12-Percent-Over-Year-Ago.html</link><description>All major producing regions see solid gains for second consecutive month.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:58:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Energy Strategy and Trade Policy Vital to Ensuring Long-Term Economic Recovery</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/US-Energy-Strategy-and-Trade-Policy-Vital-to-Ensuring-Long-Term-Economic-Recovery.html</link><description>Cal Dooley, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:35:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases Keys to Export Growth for the Chemical Sector</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-Keys-to-Export-Growth-for-the-Chemical-Sector.html</link><description>The report identifies policy recommendations in five areas which will significantly boost exports and enhance the global competitiveness of the U.S. chemical sector, one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy. </description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Chemical Production Ends Year in Positive Territory; All Major Producing Regions See Gains in December</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/US-Chemical-Production-Ends-Year-in-Positive-Territory.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose 0.3 percent in December, following a revised 0.1 percent gain in November. Chemical production rose in all major producing regions for the first time since February 2012. </description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:41:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Key Economic Indicator Gains for Sixth Consecutive Month; Hints at Acceleration for Housing Market</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Key-Economic-Indicator-Gains-for-Sixth-Consecutive-Month-Hints-at-Acceleration-for-Housing-Market.html</link><description>The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) released today showed sustained growth, notching a 0.4 percent gain over December 2012 on a three month moving average (3MMA) basis. The year over year 3MMA showed a solid 2.8 percent gain over January 2012. </description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chemical Activity Barometer Stable at Year's End Following Four Consecutive Monthly Gains</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Chemical-Activity-Barometer-Stable-at-Years-End-Following-Four-Consecutive-Monthly-Gains.html</link><description>The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today released its Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator derived from a composite index of chemical industry activity. The December CAB (3MMA) remained stable, showing no change over last month. This followed four consecutive monthly gains. </description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Manufacturing Recovery Loses Steam; Shale Gas Key to Recovery
</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Manufacturing-Recovery-Loses-Steam-Shale-Gas-Key-to-Recovery.html</link><description>Despite uncertain business and regulatory environment, low cost ethane expected to fuel rapid growth in chemical shipments.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:31:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chemical Production Edges Higher in October, Says American Chemistry Council</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Chemical-Production-Edges-Higher-in-October-Says-American-Chemistry-Council.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.2 percent in October, following an upwardly revised 0.3 percent increase in September. Chemical production rose in all regions except the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and West Coast which declined.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:49:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>November Chemical Activity Barometer Slides 0.5 Percent Following Four Consecutive Monthly Gains</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/November-Chemical-Activity-Barometer-Slides-05-Percent-Following-Four-Consecutive-Monthly-Gains.html</link><description>“The good news continues to be that we are witnessing sustained, healthy activity in construction-related plastic resins, coatings, pigments and other chemistry. It’s possible that with the elections now behind us, the Chemical Activity Barometer is reflecting both the effects of Superstorm Sandy, as well as the uncertainty in the real economy as a result of the fiscal cliff and the resulting sequestered budget cuts,” said Dr. Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC. </description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Polyurethanes Industry Creates Strong Economic Impact with Indirect Job Creation in the United States</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Polyurethanes-Industry-Creates-Strong-Economic-Impact-with-Indirect-Job-Creation-in-the-US.html</link><description>The polyurethanes industry achieved a significant job multiplier effect in 2010, with every job in the industry creating more than four additional jobs indirectly, according to newly released data from the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI).</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:39:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases September 2012 U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-September-2012-US-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) was flat in September, following no growth in August. Chemical production declined in all regions except the Gulf Coast and Ohio Valley regions which posted gains. </description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases October Chemical Activity Barometer</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-October-Chemical-Activity-Barometer.html</link><description>Strong CAB increase of 0.6%: marks four consecutive monthly gains, economic growth expected in 2013</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leading Economic Indicator Increases 0.3 Percent; Suggests Sub-Par Growth Into 2013</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Leading-Economic-Indicator-Increases-03-Percent-Suggests-Sub-Par-Growth-Into-2013.html</link><description>ACC today released its monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator derived from a composite index of chemical industry activity. The September CAB showed a 0.3 percent growth over the previous month. This represents the third consecutive monthly increase in the CAB, and follows small upward revisions for the previous three months.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:43:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Chemical Production Slipped in August; First Year Over Year Decline in Twelve Months</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/US-Chemical-Production-Slipped-in-August-First-Year-Over-Year-Decline-in-Twelve-Months.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) slipped by 0.2 percent in August, following a revised 0.5 percent decline in July. Chemical production declined in all regions except the Gulf Coast, which posted a gain; and the Ohio Valley, which was flat.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:47:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases July 2012 U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-July-2012-US-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) slipped by 0.1 percent in July, following flat growth in June. Chemical production declined in the Gulf Coast, Midwest, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and West Coast regions. Production was flat in the Northeast region. </description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:29:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases August Chemical Activity Barometer</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/August-CAB-Release.html</link><description>The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today released the third monthly report of its Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator derived from a composite index of chemical industry activity. The August CAB showed a 0.4 percent growth over the previous month.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ACC Commends Congressman Tom Latham For Supporting Economic Growth and Job Creation</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Commends-Congressman-Tom-Latham-For-Supporting-Economic-Growth-and-Job-Creation.html</link><description>The American Chemistry Council today launched advertisements commending Congressman Tom Latham for his support of policies that will build a strong American economy.   </description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:15:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Publishes 2012 Comprehensive Economic Profile of $760 Billion Business of Chemistry</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/2012-GBC-Release.html</link><description>The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today issued its 2012 edition of the Guide to the Business of Chemistry, a detailed economic profile of the chemistry industry and its contributions to the U.S. and world economies. </description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases July Chemical Activity Barometer</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-July-Chemical-Activity-Barometer.html</link><description>July data continues to suggest that broader U.S. economic growth in the second half of 2012 will be weak, while the CAB also suggests a slowing of U.S. exports during the rest of the year,” said Dr. Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC. </description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases June 2012 U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-June-2012-US-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) slipped by 0.1 percent in June, following a downwardly revised 0.5 percent decline in May. Chemical production fell in the Gulf Coast, Midwest, Southeast and West Coast regions and was flat in the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast regions. </description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:38:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic Outlook for U.S. Chemistry Industry Mixed; Long-Term Growth in Chemistry to Accelerate</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Economic-Outlook-for-US-Chemistry-Industry-Mixed-Long-Term-Growth-in-Chemistry-to-Accelerate.html</link><description>Following a strong fourth quarter in 2011, the U.S. economy started 2012 on firm ground with gains in consumer spending, manufacturing output and housing. Those positive gains appear to be eroding, according to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Mid-Year 2012 Situation and Outlook, released today.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:45:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases May 2012 U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-May-2012-US-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) slipped by 0.3 percent in May, following a downwardly revised 0.5 percent decline in April. Chemical production fell across all regions and is now flat in year-over year comparisons.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:51:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases New Monthly Economic Indicator</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-New-Monthly-Economic-Indicator.html</link><description>The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today released the first monthly report of its Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a new leading macroeconomic indicator. The data suggest that the broader U.S. economic recovery is slowing. </description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases April 2012 U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-April-2012-US-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) slipped by 0.3 percent in April, following a downwardly revised 0.4 percent decline in March. Chemical production fell across all regions. </description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 15:43:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases March 2012 U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-March-2012-US-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.1 percent in March, following a revised 1.0 percent gain in February, the fourth consecutive gain. Regionally, chemical production rose in the Gulf Coast, Midwest, Ohio Valley and Southeast regions. Production slipped in the Mid-Atlantic and West Coast and was flat in the Northeast.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:50:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases February 2012 U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-February-2012-US-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.5 percent in February, following a revised 0.5 percent gain in January. Following several months of mixed results, chemical production rose in all seven regions during February.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:19:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases January 2012 U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-January-2012-US-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.4 percent in January, following a revised 0.2 percent gain in December. Following several months of mixed results, chemical production rose in all seven key regions during January.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:24:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases December 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-December-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) slipped 0.1 percent in December, following a revised 0.1 percent decline in November. Results were mixed within the different regions, with production increasing in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and West Coast regions. Production fell or was flat in the remaining regions. </description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:16:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases November 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-November-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) was flat in November, following a revised 0.3 percent gain in October. Results were mixed within the different regions, with the Gulf Coast gaining while production slipped or was flat everywhere else. </description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:47:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic Outlook for U.S. Chemistry Industry Mixed; Shale Gas Offers Bright Spot</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Economic-Outlook-for-US-Chemistry-Industry-Mixed-Shale-Gas-Offers-Bright-Spot.html</link><description>Despite a slowdown in America’s economic recovery, the outlook for the U.S. chemicals manufacturing industry is bright. According to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) 2011 Year-End Situation and Outlook published today, gradual improvement will occur in 2012, before a stronger recovery takes hold in 2013. </description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:56:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases October 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-October-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the US Chemical Production Regional Index (US CPRI) rose 0.2 percent in October, following a revised 0.1 percent gain in September. Chemical production rose modestly in all regions, except the Mid-Atlantic and West Coast regions where production was flat.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:28:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases September 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-September-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) was flat in September, following a revised 0.1 percent decline in August. Chemical production rose in the Gulf Coast and Ohio Valley regions, but was flat or declined in other parts of the country. </description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:58:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases August 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-August-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (US CPRI) was flat in August, following a 0.5 percent decline in July. Chemical production rose in the Gulf Coast and Ohio Valley regions, but slipped in other parts of the country. </description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:40:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases July 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-July-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell 0.3 percent in July, following a 0.3 percent decline in June, as chemical production slipped in all regions. </description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:07:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ACC Publishes 2011 Statistical Reference Book on Plastic Resins</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Publishes-2011-Statistical-Reference-Book-on-Plastic-Resins.html</link><description>ACC just released the 2011 edition of its statistical reference book on plastic resins, The RESIN REVIEW. This authoritative resource is compiled annually from data collected by ACC’s Plastics Industry Producers’ Statistics Group and other sources, and represents an authoritative resource for analyzing and understanding the U.S. plastic resins industry.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:47:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases June 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-June-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (US CPRI) fell 0.3 percent in June, following a 0.2 percent gain in May, as chemical production slipped or remained stable in all regions except the Northeast. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:14:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ACC Publishes Comprehensive Economic Profile of $720 Billion Business of Chemistry</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Publishes-Comprehensive-Economic-Profile-of-720-Billion-Business-of-Chemistry.html</link><description>The American Chemistry Council (ACC) released the 2011 edition of its Guide to the Business of Chemistry, a detailed economic profile of the chemistry industry and the contributions it makes to the U.S. and world economies. </description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:40:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ACC Welcomes President's Manufacturing Initiative</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Presidents-Manufacturing-Initiative.html</link><description>America’s chemistry industry welcomes President Obama’s initiative to maintain our nation’s leadership in bringing transformative technologies and products to the world. American chemistry is the source of nearly every manufacturing breakthrough.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:53:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases May 2011 U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-May-2011-US-CPRI.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose 0.5 percent in May, following a 0.3 percent gain in April and gains earlier in the year, as chemical production increased in all regions except the Gulf Coast. ACC anticipates that output gains will continue through the second half of 2011.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:14:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ACC Releases April 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-April-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the Chemical Production Regional Index (CPRI) rose 0.3 percent in April, following flat growth in March, as chemical production increased in all regions, with the largest gains in the Northeast, Ohio Valley, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 13:55:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic Outlook for U.S. Chemistry Industry Improving, ACC's Year-End Report Reveals</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Economic-Outlook-for-US-Chemistry-Industry-Improving-ACCs-Year-End-Report-Reveals.html</link><description></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Responds to State of the Union Address</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Responds-to-State-of-the-Union-Address.html</link><description></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases November 2010 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-November-2010-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases September 2010 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-September-2010-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ACC's Cal Dooley Comments on Obama's FY 2011 Budget Plan</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACCs-Cal-Dooley-Comments-on-Obamas-FY-2011-Budget-Plan.html</link><description></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases December 2010 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-December-2010-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ACC's Best-Selling Industry Statistics Publication Updated</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACCs-Best-Selling-Industry-Statistics-Publication-Updated.html</link><description></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases February 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-February-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the Chemical Production Regional Index (CPRI) rose 0.9 percent in February, following an upwardly revised 1.2 percent gain in January, as chemical production increased in all regions with the largest gains in the Gulf Coast, Ohio Valley, and Southeast regions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:14:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Welcomes Passage of U.S. House Resolution 72</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Welcomes-Passage-of-US-House-Resolution-72.html</link><description>Cal Dooley, CEO and President of the American Chemistry Council, issued the following statement in response to passage of House Resolution 72, which directs committees to review existing, pending and proposed federal regulations with respect to their impact on jobs and economic growth.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Applauds U.S. House Hearing on Economic Analysis of Federal Environmental Regulations</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Applauds-US-House-Hearing-on-Economic-Analysis-of-Federal-Environmental.html</link><description>CEO and President of the American Chemistry Council, issued the following statement in response to a hearing (“Environmental Regulations, the Economy, and Jobs”) held this afternoon by the U.S. House Energy &amp; Commerce Subcommittee on Environment &amp; the Economy on the reliability and soundness of economic analysis used by regulatory agencies to determine potential consequences on jobs and economic growth: </description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases January 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Releases-January-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the Chemical Production Regional Index (CPRI) rose 1.1 percent in January, following an upwardly revised 1.0 percent gain in December, as chemical production increased in all regions, with the largest gains in the Ohio Valley, Southeast, and Gulf Coast regions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Chemistry Council Releases March 2011 Chemical Production Regional Index</title><author>ACC</author><link>http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Releases-March-2011-Chemical-Production-Regional-Index.html</link><description>According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the Chemical Production Regional Index (CPRI) rose 0.5 percent in March, following an revised 0.8 percent gain in February, as chemical production increased in all regions with the largest gains in the North.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:24:18 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>