Chemical Manufacturing

The new regulations recently put in place by the EPA clearly will have an impact on the chemicals industry. Regulations imposed by EPA will regulate the use of chemicals in four specific areas: phthalates, short grain chlorinated paraffins, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and perfluorinated chemicals. Additionally, the regulations created tougher rules for environmental clean-up. Significant debate has erupted over this legislation and its ultimate impacts. How will these EPA changes impact your organization? How do you think the new regulations will impact the chemicals industry?

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Recent articles focus on the changes which are expected to occur in the chemicals industry. The report released by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu suggests a positive outlook, but with significant modifications in business development. What changes do you foresee in the chemical industry? Have you noted changes in your organization? What do you believe the future will bring in 2010 and beyond?

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Biofuels are becoming increasingly important to resolving important issues such as global warming and sustainable development. The decision of key government departments to support biofuel research and development further advances the importance of these resources. Do you believe that biofuels will become a viable source of sustainable energy? Has interest in biofuels had an impact on your organization? What future do you see for biofuels?

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Recent articles point to an upswing in the chemicals industry. Data now suggests that the chemicals industry is successfully emerging from the global recession, fueled primarily by heavy demand from Asia. Have you seen an improvement in your organization? Have orders increased? What changes have you noted? Is the recession really winding down for the chemicals industry?

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Recent articles focus on the challenges of implementing REACH initiatives and the potential benefits which could be acquired though compliance. Compliance costs money and there is concern that organizations are not maximizing the long-term benefits of REACH compliance due to short-term costs. Has your organization implemented changes because of REACH? Have these changes improved efficiency or reduced costs? What advantages/disadvantages to REACH compliance do you see?

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