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“Decisive Actions” Needed for GCC Chemicals
Posted on December 15th, 2017 by Jonathan López in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
The traditional reliance of the chemical industry in the GCC region on cheap and plentiful feedstock is no longer a guarantee for competitive performance. “Changes are necessary” to remain a global chemical powerhouse, according to the chairman of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA). Continue reading ““Decisive Actions” Needed for GCC Chemicals” »
Imminent Challenges Threatening The Supply Of Lithium Ion Batteries
Posted on December 7th, 2017 by Chris Walker in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
With their high energy density and excellent longevity, lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are the obvious choice for engineers, powering everything from children’s toys to the most innovative electric vehicles. Continue reading “Imminent Challenges Threatening The Supply Of Lithium Ion Batteries” »
Are You Building an Incident-Proof Reputation?
Posted on November 27th, 2017 by Kenneth Bloch in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Many good reputations have forever been tarnished by a single incident, and companies that have established a relationship built on trust suddenly lose their neighbors’ confidence and support. All too often, a history of satisfactory Process Safety Management (PSM) performance camouflages an impending disaster Continue reading “Are You Building an Incident-Proof Reputation?” »
Equal access to data can streamline the entire R&D phase
Posted on November 20th, 2017 by Christina Valimaki in Chemical R&D
Developing a new chemical product requires careful cross-functional collaboration between R&D and manufacturing teams. It also requires an iterative evaluation of manufacturing processes to optimize production. Continue reading “Equal access to data can streamline the entire R&D phase” »