The Notch Blog

Mar 4, 20091 min read

Rhodia Appoints New President of Silica Division

On March 4, Rhodia announced the appointment of Emmanuel Butstraen as President of the SILCEA Enterprise and a member of the company’s...

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Notch

Mar 3, 20091 min read

Silica

Huber On Schedule for REACH Registration for Silica

Huber Engineered Materials issued a press release today reporting that, as a member of the Silica and Silicates Consortia, it has...

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Notch

Dec 11, 20081 min read

Silica

Rhodia to Idle Silica Capacity

Earlier today, this blog reported on Rhodia’s announcement regarding current market conditions and their effect on the company’s 2008...

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Notch

Dec 11, 20081 min read

General

Rhodia Revises 2008 Outlook

On December 8, 2008, Rhodia issued a press release revising its guidance for 2008 in the context of the worsening economic environment....

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Notch

Nov 24, 20081 min read

Silica

“The worst I have ever seen . . .”

That’s a carbon black supplier’s assessment of the current US market. In another sign of uncertainty, tire companies are delaying...

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Notch

Nov 23, 20081 min read

Silica

Sumitomo Plans to Introduce Oil-Free Tires by 2013

This story was all over the news, but it’s worth noting. Sumitomo Rubber has announced that it plans to begin selling tires in Japan that...

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Notch

Nov 23, 20081 min read

General

Rhodia Opens R&D Center in Shanghai

On November 19, Rhodia inaugurated its new International Research and Development Center located in Shanghai, China. The center will...

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Notch

Nov 4, 20081 min read

General

Rhodia and Dow Corning Announce Agreement for Silica/Silane

Here’s a piece of news I got at the Carbon Black World conference, which is being held through Wednesday in Vancouver. Rhodia and Dow...

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Notch

Sep 2, 20082 min read

Carbon Black

Update on Hurricane Gustav

The eye of Hurricane Gustav made landfall in the United States on September 1 at 9:30 a.m. near Cocodrie, Louisiana, which is about 70...

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Notch

Aug 6, 20081 min read

Silica

Notch Consulting Publishes “World Markets for Precipitated Silica 2008”

Notch Consulting is proud to announce the publication of a new market research report, World Markets for Precipitated Silica 2008. This...

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Notch

Aug 6, 20081 min read

Silica

Huber Raises Silica Prices

On August 1, 2008, Huber Engineered Materials announced a global price increase for its Dental, Paper, and Specialty Silica and Silicate...

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Notch

Jul 20, 20081 min read

Silica

New Source of Hydrated Silicate?

But the shipping costs would kill you. Hydrated silicate minerals on Mars observed by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter CRISM instrument

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Notch

Jul 1, 20081 min read

Silica

Evonik Degussa Raises Silica Prices

On June 30, 2008, Evonik Industries AG announced that its Inorganic Materials business unit is raising its specialty silica prices in...

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Notch

Jun 22, 20081 min read

Silica

Huber Announces Price Increase for Silica

On Friday, June 20, Huber Engineered Materials announced a price increase for its specialty grade silica and silicates. The increase is...

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Notch

Jun 18, 20081 min read

Silica

PPG Announces Silica Price Increase

On June 17, PPG Industries announced a price increase of up to 20% for all precipitated silica products, including Hi-Sil silicas and...

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Notch

Jun 11, 20082 min read

Silica

Chinese Olympic Ban on Chemical Production Creating Supply Problems Worldwide

The Chinese government has banned the production and shipment of numerous chemicals in the area surrounding Beijing during the run-up to...

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Notch

Mar 22, 20081 min read

Carbon Black

Michelin Presents New Generation of Green Tires at Geneva

Michelin presented its latest generation of green tires, the Michelin Energy Saver, at the Geneva International Motorshow, held March...

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Notch

Mar 5, 20081 min read

Silica

Rhodia Announces Worldwide Price Increase of 12% for Precipitated Silica

Lyon, France, March 4, 2008 – Rhodia Silcea announces a 12 percent price increase worldwide – with immediate effect – for its...

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Notch

Feb 26, 20081 min read

Carbon Black

RAG-Stiftung’s Plan for Evonik: Sell 25% to Direct Investor, Offer 50% in IPO, Retain 25%

RAG-Stiftung has clarified its plans regarding Evonik Industries’ pending IPO, according to Forbes. Earlier this week, it was reported...

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Notch

Feb 25, 20082 min read

Silica

Rhodia Launches New Tire Silicas; Creates Subsidiary for New Chinese Plant

Several major developments regarding Rhodia’s highly dispersible silicas. At the Tire Technology Expo in Cologne last week, Rhodia...

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