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    Today, many plants run on slim profit margins, so best practices and trends highlighting ways to save costs, minimize expenses and reduce overspending are more prudent than ever.

    Articles

    President-Elect Trump's impact on chemical industry

    Election 2024 Recap: Chemical Industry Sees Regulatory Relief in Trump's Return

    Jonathan Katz
    As manufacturers welcome a potential rollback of Biden-era rules, experts warn companies must still answer to shareholders and customers on environmental commitments.

    [eBook] Reshoring Manufacturing: Progress and Challenges

    This eBook provides a collective analysis of reshoring efforts across several major manufacturing industries — wastewater, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, chemical and plastics...
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    Regulatory Burdens, Barbie and Taylor Swift Impact the Chemical Industry

    Traci Purdum
    American Chemistry Council’s Chief Economist discusses the state of the chemical industry and what keeps her up at night.
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    2024 Chemical Industry Outlook

    A Better Year for U.S. Chemistry in 2024?

    Martha Gilchrist Moore
    Moving into the new year, all eyes are on the chemical industry, a major contributor to the U.S. economy and a bellwether due to its critical role across many end-use sectors....

    News

    Albemarle cuts workforce

    Albemarle Cuts Workforce Again

    Traci Purdum
    Nov. 8, 2024
    For the second time in 2024 the Charlotte-based manufacturing company announces layoffs to offset major sales declines.
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    ACC Launches Economic Elements of Chemistry

    Amanda Joshi
    Nov. 6, 2024
    New digital tool from the American Chemistry Council (ACC) provides insight into the chemical industry’s vital role in the global economy.
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    State Of The Union

    Did Biden’s State of the Union Address American Chemistry Council Concerns?

    Traci Purdum
    Feb. 8, 2023
    A comparison of what the ACC wanted to hear and what President Biden said
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    Chemical Output Rises In January For Seventh Straight Month

    March 1, 2022
    The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index expands by 0.4% in January following a 1.4% gain in December and a 0.3% gain in November.

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Special Report: Pay Attention to Water

    Nov. 18, 2014
    Economic growth, industrialization and population growth are driving the increasing demand for water, while factors such as climate change, pollution and regulation are affecting...
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    Equipment Finance Industry Reports July Growth

    Aug. 24, 2022
    July new business volume is up 2% year-over-year.

    New Business Volume Dips In June For Equipment Finance Sector

    Aug. 9, 2022
    The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association releases Monthly Leasing and Finance Index.

    ACC Releases 2022 Business Of Chemistry Guide

    Aug. 8, 2022
    The publication is a comprehensive profile of the U.S. chemistry industry and its contributions to the domestic and global economies.

    Specialty Chemicals Sector Remains Optimistic Despite Inflation

    July 27, 2022
    The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates releases third annual 2022 Specialty Chemicals Industry Census+.