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The article discusses Harima Chemicals Group Inc.'s acquisition of full ownership of Hangzhou Hanghua Harima Chemicals Co. from its joint venture partner, Hangzhou Research Institute of Chemical Industry, marking the dissolution of the related JV agreement.

The article announces several personnel changes, including Antti Salminen being appointed as president and CEO of Kemira Oyj, Frits Eulderink stepping down as COO of Vopak NV, Louisa Burdett leaving Croda International PLC to become CFO at Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC.

Presents a directory of pulp and paper companies in the United States as of February 2000. Clean Gas Systems Inc.; Huntsman Corporation; Engelhard Corporation; EKA Chemicals' Paper Chemicals Division; General Chemical Corporation.

The article offers information on the management of CO2 emissions becoming as important as feedstock advantage, production technology, market access, and integration for petrochemical producers, according to Mark Eramo, global head of fuels, chemicals & resource solutions at S&P Global. Topics include the petrochemical industry's commitment to lowering carbon emissions, which Eramo described as a global balancing act complicated by geopolitics.

Presents a directory of pulp and paper chemical companies in the United States for 1997. Bleaching; De-inking; Engineering and construction; Inks and dyes; Instrumentation; Papermaking; Process aids; Recycling; Sizing; Water treatment.

The article informs that promise of biotechnology to deliver more sustainable products and enable a net-zero future topped conversation at the recent Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference, held in Washington and organized by Biofuels Digest. Christophe Schilling, founder of Genomatica, discussed how materials can enable net-zero aspirations. Despite enthusiasm for technologies that decarbonize, the challenges inherent to developing and commercializing a new technology loom large.

The article focuses on the U.S. Department of Energy's funding of 38.3 million U.S. dollars for decarbonization projects in the production of high-volume chemicals.

Reports that the North American paper industry is forecasted to continue on its upward trend. Results of forecast from the American Forest & Paper Association; Comments from Jim Davis, technical marketing manager for Betz Paperchem.

The article reports on the effect of the poor economy on the paper industry. Paul Raymond, president of Ashland Hercules Water Technologies (AHWT), a business unit of Ashland, says paper mill closures and production losses in the mature regions are a challenge. According to the article, many suppliers have restructured, reducing output and/or otherwise streamlined operations. BASF announced a reorganization of its performance products business segment in anticipation of completing the Ciba deal.

Reports on the competitive pressure stacking up in the global paper chemicals market amid continued globalization and consolidation of both suppliers and their customers, as of February 2004. Reasons for the pressure facing paper chemicals suppliers; Forecast on the growth of the pulp and paper chemicals market in North America, according to Frost & Sullivan (F&S); Comments of Anurag Roy, program manager for specialty chemicals at F&S regarding the issue.

The article reports on the optimism of paper chemical suppliers that 2008 will be a good year for some sectors of the industry as there are factors in place that should stir demand in the downstream market. This includes the U.S. presidential race, which traditionally spikes demand for paper used in advertising and promotions, suppliers say. Another potential driver is new plastic shopping bag bans at certain retailers in cities including London, England, San Francisco, California, and Toronto, Ontario. INSET: Asia and Latin America Lead Paper Chemical Growth.

Reports on North American paper companies' anticipation of the Environmental Protection Agency's finalized rules on air and water emissions. Pressures to move chlorine out of the papermaking business; Chlorine substitutes; Environmental research in the paper industry; Pulp and paper industry's representation of sector for hydrogen peroxide; More. INSET: `Pell-Mell rush' to TCF may slow down..., by Michael Roberts..

Reports on the performance of the pulp and paper chemicals industry as of February 12, 2003. Forecast on the growth in the demand for pulp and paper chemicals in the U.S.; Outlook of the market in Japan; Consolidations among paper chemical producers.

Compares the sales of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) among paper fillers and pigments in 2000. Reasons for the growth of the paper fillers and pigments industry in 2000; Advantages of PCC over titanium dioxide; Effect of the decreased demand for kaolin on the chemical industry.

The article analyzes the potential of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution to hinder pyrolysis-based plastics recycling. Topics discussed are EPA requirement to review companies submitting pyrolysis oil chemicals to conduct testing for impurities under the Toxic Substances Control Act, concerns about recycling and the possibility of toxic components, health and environmental risks associated with the pyrolysis of waste plastic.

The article presents the acquisition of the paper chemicals business in Georgia-Pacific by Ecolab.

Focuses on the North American paper industry. Sales of chemicals; Shifts in chemical use; Chlorine alternatives.

Focuses on pulp and paper chemicals industry which entered consolidations, alliances and cost reductions in response to the weakening market. Merger between Hercules company and BetzDearbon company; International business entered by Cytec Industries; Alliances entered by Callaway Chemical company.

Dicusses the areas of concern cited by chemical industry groups over the European Commission's proposals on the regulation of chemicals as of July 2002. Employment; Industry sales; Trade rules. INSET: The Legislative Timeline.

Reports on the trend for consolidation in the pulp and paper sector of specialty chemicals due to takeovers of North American chemical suppliers to the industry. W.R. Grace's intention to sell its Dearborn subsidiary; Reaction of paper chemicals firms to a major shift in their customer base; Growth in paper companies' technology demands; Chemical makers' looking at their portfolios to meet the requirements.

Discusses the status of the paper chemicals industry. Effect of the monetary crisis in Asia to the growth rates in the region; Rise in the price of paper chemicals; Attempts made to become an all-purpose supplier of paper chemicals by Hercules; Acquisition of the pulp and paper enzyme business of Ciba by Nalco Chemical; Expansion in wet- and dry-strength resins and polymers by Cytec and Hercules.

Reports on the service launched by Nalco to help producers in the global paper tissue and towel market improve production and quality. Benefits offered by the service called Smart Solutions; Partnership formed by the company with customers.

Focuses on the suppliers' announcement on a series of titanium dioxide price increases applicable to all grades in Europe, and on material sold into pulp and paper markets in the United States. Amount of price increase; Reason why hikes to paper makers have lagged other segments; Operating rates and margins for paper makers.

The article presents an outlook for the specialty paper chemicals industry. The global consumption of specialty paper chemicals is predicted to decrease by 0.2 percent annually from 2008 to 2013. In the North Atlantic Free Trade Association (NAFTA) region, consumption of specialty paper chemicals is expected to decrease by 0.5 percent annually. Meanwhile consumption of specialty paper chemicals in China is forecasted to increase by six percent.

Reports on the opposition of the U.S. government and industry representatives to the European Commission's White Paper on chemicals, which outlines evaluation and registration scheme for all high-risk substances. Meeting of the U.S. regulators with European Union officials; Potential for arbitrary discrimination against chemicals; Possible impact of the White Paper on importation to European Union countries.

Reports on the strategic options pursued by Cytec Industries for its paper chemicals operation. Cytec's paper chemicals product line; Components of Cytec's platform business; Information on Cytec's value business.

The article reports on the development of a new kind of paper by the Technical Research Centre of Finland in January 2006. This was done by replacing oil-based fillers and coating pigments with materials derived from potato starch. The center has chemically modified the potato starch, making it as hydrophobic as the oil-based materials it is replacing, but at a lighter weight.

The article reports on the announcement by several paper chemical suppliers of price increases and/or surcharges, amid higher energy, freight and raw material costs in 2006. Nalco says it has increased paper sizing chemical prices by 20% and silicone-based products by 10% in the Americas and Europe, effective on January 1, 2006. Akzo Nobel's Eka Chemicals says it will also increase certain paper chemical prices in Europe.

Reports on the issue regarding the possible divestment of Lanxess of its paper chemicals business as of April 2007. Investment bank hired by Lanxess to assist in reviewing the option of strategic partnerships for the paper chemicals business; Reason behind the decision of companies to consider divestment or joint venture partnership for its paper chemicals business; Information on the company's plan to restructure.

Reports that Cytec has agreed to sell its paper chemicals business to Bayer and Ciba Specialty Chemicals. Aspects of Cytec's paper chemicals business to be acquired by Bayer; Cost of Ciba's acquisition of Cytec's paper chemicals business; Use of the sales proceeds for Cytec.

Reports that BASF will invest approximately $473 million by 2004 to reinforce its leadership position in paper chemicals worldwide. Paper chemicals sales targeted by BASF by 2007; Amount to be spent in research and development; Plans of the company to build a plant at Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Offers news briefs on the paper chemicals industry as of February 2006. Formation of a joint venture by DuPont and automotive coating and resin producer Russkie Kraski to supply automotive coatings in Russia; Completion of the purchase of the latex business unit of Rhodia by Hexion Specialty Chemicals; Decision of Nalco's Colloidal Technologies Group to increase prices on certain colloidal silica and related products.

Deals with the decision of International Paper (IP) to retain its Arizona Chemical business. Significance of the decision; Background on Arizona Chemical; Speculations on negotiations between IP and Morgan Stanley Private Equity.

Examines the factors which resulted to the decrease in the profits posted by the paper chemical industry in the United States in 2000. Prices; Mergers; Closure of paper mills.

Discusses the pulp and paper water and air pollution rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Reduction of emissions of dioxin and use of elemental chlorine in bleaching; Opposition by the American Forest and Paper Association on the proposed rules.

Reports on changes in the pulp and paper industry in the United States. Factors behind the changes; Creation of partnerships with customers to work out better ways to do business; Discussion between Georgia-Pacific and Dow Chemical regarding plans to construct a water treatment facility next to a paper mill; Pressure to produce more recycled paper.

Announces that the Quaker Chemical has sold its European pulp and paper business to Dutch group Servo Delden for an undisclosed sum. Remarks of Marc C. Meijer, Quaker's vice president in Europe about the company's pulp and paper business.

Focuses on factors that contributed to the strong financial performance of the paper chemicals industry in 2004 and provides a financial outlook for the industry in 2005. Leading paper chemical companies in the international market; Reasons behind the increasing prices of paper chemicals; Influence of economic recovery on the demand for paper chemicals.

Reports on the recovery of the paper chemicals market in 1999. Efforts of the paper and paperboard industry to cut prices of paper chemicals; Percent decline in paper chemical prices in 1999; Information on the consolidation of suppliers of paper chemicals; Sales growth of paper chemicals in 1999.

The article reports that chemical firm Kemira has formed joint venture (JV) with chemical firm Yongsan Chemicals and mentions views of Nichlas Kavander, senior vice president/pulp and paper at Kemira, on the same.

Reports on the capacity growth of the world's paper chemicals industry for 1996 to 1999 according to predictions by the American Forest and Paper Association (AFPA). Areas of the industry with future growth; Factors influencing the industry's growth.

The article reports on the decision of paper chemical makers to divert its overcapacity in Asia and Latin America. It notes on the closure of several production sites in Europe and their transfer mostly to Asia. In 2009, the global specialty paper chemicals market was valued at about 15 million dollars. BASF decided to expand its paper chemicals capacity in Asia as part of its plan to restructure its paper chemicals business.

Reports on an increase in demand for paper chemicals during the last few months of 2005. Growth of prices of paper chemicals in September 2005; Success of chemical companies to pass increases in raw material and energy costs to customers; Rebound of sales of Eka Chemicals in the third quarter of the year.

Reports on Oji Yuka Synthetic Paper's construction of a synthetic paper plant at Chesapeake, Virginia.

Reports on the `Chemical Week' magazine's use of recycled paper in its publications. Lack of proof that recycled paper is better for the environment; Lack of standards in the process for life cycle analysis of recycled paper; Attempts to legislate use of recycled content and chlorine-free paper among publishers; Magazine publishers' increase of the use of recycled paper.

Reports the acquisition of Paper Chemicals by Nalco Chemical. Other business of Paper Chemicals acquired by Nalco; Sales of the acquired companies; Products of the companies.

Reports that the International Paper has reached an agreement on the sale of its Anchor photo chemicals business to Fuji Hunt Photographic Chemicals.

The article reports that chemical company BASF is planning to increase competitiveness by changing the organisational structure of its paper chemicals business, and is said to cut down on jobs and close down its company division in Basel, Switzerland, by January 1, 2015.