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Table of Contents
February 18, 2002
Volume 80, Number 7
CENEAR 80 7 p. 3
| COVER STORY - CUSTOM CHEMICALS |
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FACING REALITY
Despite grim projections for 2002, producers of fine chemicals have many opportunities for above-average growth and performance |
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MAKING CONNECTIONS IN THE BIG EASY
Fine chemicals suppliers, custom manufacturers trek to New Orleans for Informex 2002 |
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OUTSOURCING 101
Outsourcing is about relationships; when managed properly, both clients and vendors win |
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NO VACANCY
There's no quick fix for the capacity crunch in biopharmaceutical manufacturing |
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BIOCATALYSIS BUZZ
Deals underscore interest in biotechnology-based methods to improve chemical processes |
| BUSINESS |
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BUSINESS CONCENTRATES |
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AROMATIC UPTURN
Short supply of p-xylene in Asia encourages some market watchers. |
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MELAMINE TROUBLES
Despite a positive outlook globally, U.S. producers have been hit hard by high feedstock prices and oversupply. |
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FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Its chemicals division produces wet chemicals, solvents, organic chemicals, and pharmaceutical fine chemicals and is boosting its range of customized services. |
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ETHYLENE CRACKER IN ASIA
ExxonMobil inaugurates Singapore Chemical Plant, its biggest investment in Asia. |
| GOVERNMENT & POLICY |
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GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES |
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CHEMISTRY AND SECURITY
Workshop on national security and homeland defense brings together chemists and chemical engineers. |
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FEDERAL R&D
President submits budget proposal to Congress for approval; defense and biomedical research receive lion's share of increased funding. |
| ACS NEWS |
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ACS SCHOLARS
Seven-year-old program producing science-degree academics continues success and growth. |
| MEETINGS |
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CALLS FOR PAPERS
Topics, abstract submission instructions for ACS national meetings. |
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