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Chemical Industries Newsletter March 2008CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES NEWSLETTERThe Chemical Industries Newsletter is published monthly by SRI Consulting. The contents of the Newsletter are drawn from current researchand publications of SRIC’s multiclient programs. Readers are welcome to call or write for more information about the subjects and programsmentioned (see addresses and telephone/fax numbers below).SRI Consulting offers the world’s most comprehensive ongoing multiclient databases on the chemical industry. The major multiclient programsincludeChemical Economics HandbookDirectory of Chemical ProducersThe China Report Canada MexicoProcess Economics Program China Middle EastSpecialty Chemicals Update Program East Asia South/Central AmericaWorld Petrochemicals Europe United StatesIndiaCompanies may participate in these continuing programs for the chemical industry through annual subscriptions or by purchasing individualreports. Each program is supported by inquiry and consulting privileges; electronic access is also available for all of these products.SRI Consulting.......................................................John Pearson, President and CEOGeorge Intille, Senior Vice PresidentRalf Gubler, Vice PresidentRussell Heinen, Vice PresidentLinda Henderson, Vice PresidentChemical Economics Handbook..................................Koon-Ling Ring, DirectorDirectory of Chemical Producers....................................Carolyn Read, DirectorProcess Economics Program.....................Greg Bohlmann, Assistant DirectorProduction/Databases ...................................................Steven F. Read, DirectorSpecialty Chemicals Update Program ..................................RJ Chang, DirectorWorld Petrochemicals............................................................Ed Gartner, DirectorAbout SRI ConsultingSRI Consulting provides the world’s most comprehensive ongoing databases on the chemical industries. We offer an array of research-basedprograms designed to provide clients with specific market intelligence and analysis. These programs, combined with strategic informationservices, help clients define new market opportunities, identify and communicate future challenges, formulate and implement businessstrategies, and develop innovative products, processes and services. SRIC provides creative yet practical strategies, supported by renownedindustry and technology expertise and delivered by multidisciplinary teams working closely with clients to ensure implementation. SRIConsulting is a division of Access Intelligence, LLC.About Access Intelligence, LLCAccess Intelligence, LLC is a full-service global information and marketing solutions provider of competitive business-to-business information.The company publishes daily news services, premium-value newsletters, subscription-based websites, magazines, directories, anddatabases.SRI ConsultingHeadquarters_________________________ International Offices ____________________________Menlo Park, CA Europe, Middle East and Africa BeijingJohn Pearson, President and CEO Alfred-Escher-Strasse 34 Suite 1606, Tower B, Global Trade Center4300 Bohannon Drive, Suite 200 CH 8002 Zürich, Switzerland 36 North Third Ring Road EastMenlo Park, CA 94025 Telephone: 41 44 283 63 33 Dongcheng District, Beijing 100013Telephone: (650) 384-4300 Fax: 41 44 283 63 30 ChinaFax: (650) 330-1149 zürich@sriconsulting.com Telephone: 8610-58256826menlopark@sriconsulting.com Fax: 8610-58256830beijing@sriconsulting.comU.S. OfficesEast AsiaHoustonTakeda Honcho Building, 8th Floor2002 Timberloch Place, Suite 110 2-1-7 Nihonbashi HonchoThe Woodlands, TX 77380Chuoku, Tokyo 103-0023, JapanTelephone: (281) 203-6280 Telephone: 81 3 5202-7320Fax: (281) 203-6287 Fax: 81 3 5202-7333houston@sriconsulting.comtokyo@sriconsulting.comChemical Industries NewsletterEllen Blue, Editor© 2008 by SRI Consulting.All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.Visit us at www.sriconsulting.com 11