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- ACC: Dow Chemical cracker reaffirms chemical industry's importance
The American Chemistry Council on Thursday praised Dow Chemical's plan to build an ethane cracker in Texas. "Dow's announcement is further evidence that the chemistry industry is a growth engine helping to revitalize America's manufacturing sector," said ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley. "Thanks to abundant, affordable natural gas, the nation's chemical companies have entered an era of renewed global competitiveness, which can help generate new domestic investment, jobs and manufacturing exports." FuelFix.com
(4/19), Platts
(4/19), ICIS News (U.K.)
(4/19), IndustryWeek
(4/19)      
- Illinois is urged to use industry's best practices for fracking
Illinois officials should take advantage of the oil and natural gas industry's efforts to ensure that hydraulic fracturing doesn't harm the environment or public health, writes Dan Eichholz, associate director of the Illinois Petroleum Council. The industry has best practices for fracking and has helped form an online registry for the chemicals used in the drilling technique. Industry and environmental groups support a related bill that passed a state Senate committee Thursday. Crain's Chicago Business
(4/19), Illinois Statehouse News
(4/19)
- BASF sees continuing demand for engineering resins in China
Chinese consumption of engineering plastics has slipped recently but is still robust, said Andy Postlethwaite of BASF, which provides polyamide and polybutylene terephthalate resins to vehicle manufacturers in China. "There's a constant requirement of working very, very closely with customers to help them understand the benefits and the methodology of changing from more traditional steel or aluminum parts to plastic parts," Postlethwaite said. ICIS News (U.K.)
(4/20)
- Metabolix opens facility in Europe to market biopolymers
Metabolix has established a German office to make biopolymers directly available for consumers in the region. "There's a growing demand for bioplastics, and we want to be immersed in one of our largest markets. Having a central location in Europe will help Metabolix better engage with customers and partners located there," said Metabolix President and CEO Rick Eno. PlasticsToday.com
(4/19)
- Stop discovering stuff and start inventing things
To demystify creativity, we need to learn the difference between discovery and invention, says Tina Seelig. Most people see innovation as a process of scientific discovery, but that misses the creative spark that leads to genuinely new inventions, Seelig argues. "That's one of the reasons creativity seems so mysterious -- we don't, from the time they're young, teach people the components of what you need to invent, as opposed to discover," she says. Fast Company online
(4/18)
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