BASF is increasing the prices of its polyalcohols neopentylglycol (NPG), trimethylolpropane (TMP), hydroxypivalic acid neopentylglycol ester (HPN) and 1,6-hexanediol (HDO) with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit. The price adjustment accounts for inadequate margins.
‘paper-free is better for the environment’ claims to be challenged
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) was among 35 international companies recognized today by the investor-backed Forest Footprint Disclosure for leadership in managing their operations and supply chains to minimize the effects on forests worldwide. The report also named Weyerhaeuser best performer in the Industrial and Auto sector. Weyerhaeuser was the only U.S.-based company named a best performer.
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“This will be the Efficiency Ipex. Every printer is having to look closely at costs to maintain profitability and is investing to ensure they have the right quality, cost and environmental credentials to win and keep business,” says Peter Benton, managing director of technotrans in the UK.
Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF is raising its prices for propionic acid as follows:
By the end of January 2010, one million cubic metres of sawn timber were manufactured at UPM’s Pestovo Sawmill. UPM celebrates this significant milestone by giving recognition to the best employees.
