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Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (October 4, 2019)The much-anticipated jobs report suggests that the U.S. labor market remained firm in September.
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News Oct 10, 2019 ACC Releases August 2019 Resin Production and Sales Statistics U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 7.7 billion pounds during August 2019, an increase of 2.0 percent compared to the same month in 2018.
News Oct 09, 2019 Carbon Announced as the 2019 Polyurethane Innovation Award Winner This exciting new technology drives our industry forward by delivering an innovative product to consumers that will improve their quality of life.
News Oct 09, 2019 CPI Announces Two Distinguished Leadership Award Winners Recognizing Contributions to Industry CPI established this award to recognize individuals who have provided outstanding leadership and advanced the goals of CPI as well as the interests of our industry.
News Oct 09, 2019 CPI Survey Reveals Strength of Polyurethanes Industry Across U.S., Canada and Mexico CPI’s survey is one of the most trusted sources of information on the industry, and it clearly demonstrates the organization’s role as the premier knowledge center for the North American polyurethanes industry.
News Oct 01, 2019 Global Chemicals Output Declined In August During August, global capacity rose by 0.2 percent and was up 3.6 percent Y/Y. As a result, capacity utilization in the global chemical industry fell 0.5 points to 82.5 percent.
News Sep 26, 2019 U.S. Chemical Production Fell in August The U.S. CPRI fell 0.3 percent in August following revised declines of 0.7 percent in July and 0.6 percent in June.
News Sep 24, 2019 Chemical Activity Barometer Rises in September Although one month does not make a trend, the positive September CAB reading and upward revisions in the data are encouraging signs.
News Sep 23, 2019 U.S. Specialty Chemical Markets Rebounded in August During August, the overall specialty chemicals volume index was up 0.8 percent on a year-over-year (Y/Y) 3MMA basis.
News Sep 18, 2019 ICCA and UN Environment Host Symposium on Plastic Waste in China The global challenge of responsibly managing plastic waste requires a concerted action by all stakeholders.
News Sep 16, 2019 Congressman Buddy Carter Receives Champion of Chemistry Award Today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recognized Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) for his efforts to support the business of chemistry in Georgia.
News Sep 14, 2019 California Packaging Recycling Legislation Stalls We urge the Legislature to continue working on this issue and address key issues such as the need for funding to expand and improve the state’s recycling infrastructure.
News Sep 13, 2019 ACC Welcomes Proposed Changes to Freight Rail Policies We applaud the members of the STB for their thoughtful leadership and commitment to getting our nation’s freight rail policies back on track.
News Sep 11, 2019 ACC Supports Extension of Chemical Security Regulations The long-term security of our nation is a goal and a commitment that we all share.
News Sep 04, 2019 Congressman Brian Babin Receives Champion of Chemistry Award Dr. Babin has a long record of strong support for the business of chemistry.
News Aug 29, 2019 Global Chemicals Output Starts Third Quarter on a Soft Note Data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) show that global chemicals production started the third quarter of 2019 on a soft note.
