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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 demand for chlorine and other bleaching chemicals by the pulp and paper industry in the United States. Information on the Environmental Protection Agency's rule which sets air and water standards for pulp and paper mills stimulating demand for products that replace chlorine; Factors that prompted papermakers to switch to other bleaching agents; Analysts' prediction on hydrogen peroxide demand in 2000.

Forecasts on the trend in paper fillers segment for 1998. Demand for titanium dioxide as reported by Bruce Zwicker of Millennium Inorganic Chemicals; Sales growth in precipitated calcium carbonate; Kaolin as the predominant ground-wood filler used in newspaper and magazines.

Information about several papers discussed at the 10th annual forum of the Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association (GPCA) held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in November 2015 is presented. Topics include the challenges encountered by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), outlook for the worldwide petrochemicals sector, and effects of low oil price to the oil and gas companies. The forum featured several speakers including Yousef Al Benyan, Nizar Al Adsani, and Rashed Sau Al Shamsi.

Reports that precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) will lead the growth in 2000 as it expands its share of the filler market while alternatives titanium dioxide and kaolin gain in the coatings market. Total sales of PCC in 1999; Information on Minerals Technologies' plans for PCC; Titanium dioxide consumption of the paper industry in 1999; Factors that contributed to the demand for titanium dioxide; Forecasts for kaolin.

Presents statistics on the commodity chemical stocks from April 1993 to April 1994. Industrial chemicals and synthetics; Specialty chemicals; Fertilizers; Paints and coatings; Rubber and plastic products; Detergents and other cleaning products; Pharmaceutical; Glass; Petroleum and natural gas processing; Pulp and paper; Nonferrous metals; Multi-industry chemicals.

The article discusses the water treatment chemicals industry in the U.S. as of August, 2012, focusing on growth prospects and economic aspects. Topics include U.S. municipal budget constraints, the chemical manufacturer Ashland, the energy technology company Ecolab, supply and demand, and the use of water treatment chemicals by the U.S. paper, energy, and automotive industries.