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Alastian goes Asia |
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By Just on
10/28/2008 3:01 PM
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In these challenging times for our industry and the global economy in general, it is good to also be able to report positive events. One of these is the very successful launch of Alastian in Asia.
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PDM Fair Birmingham |
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By Just on
4/17/2008 2:12 PM
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This week we are exhibiting at the PDM Fair in Birmingham, a very well organised fair for designers and producers of Plastic Products in the UK. It is always interesting to meet potential new customers and existing customers at events like this. Alastian again has a nice booth where people can come and see what our concept is. There are computer-terminals were we immediately show and explain our value proposition and register the newly interested converters. Another challenging and good, positive week!
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Webinar and New Born |
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By Just on
3/5/2008 9:45 AM
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We organised a very interesting Webinar as Alastian, we have great opportunities and challenges in the coming period and look forward to many more exciting months to come.
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Olympic flame and company merger |
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Fulco van Geuns - e-biz in Asia
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By Fulco on
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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As everyone in the region is acutely aware of - the Beijing olympics are rapidly approaching. Some semi comical incidents around the journey of the olympic flame have ensued. In business - our Company Basell has recently completely the merger with Lyondell Chemicals. A big change for all!
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South Europe back on business |
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By Albert on
1/7/2008 8:34 AM
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In south Europe holidays are over and this week will shows us how our customers react to all the price hikes announced for January.
It will for sure be a tough month for customers in general but we hope to help them with our attractive Alastian offer.
When prices are high customers do appreciatte a lot our multiple efforts in making sure they get a competitve deal from Alastian.
This was our goal last year and will remain the same for 2008.
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Forecasting is very difficult... Particularly of the future |
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By Michael Smith on
12/18/2007 7:49 AM
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2008 promises to be an exciting year for the polyethylene business in Europe and now is an opportune moment to look at some of the key drivers expected to impact the market in the coming year.
How will the following drivers impact your business? What is your outlook?
1. Economy: The worldwide economy is expected to growth 3% in 2008 with only a 33% chance of recession emanating from the United States. West European GDP will grow 2.1%.
2. Oil/Naphtha: Oil and naphtha will continue to be volatile. Our strategic energy consulting partner Purvin & Gertz predicts oil prices in the high 80 $/bbl range in the 1st half of the year and the low 80’s after mid-summer.
3. Exchange rate: The EURO will remain firm at an average 1.44 $/EURO.
4. Ethylene: Europe has recently added 500 kta of new ethylene capacity by de-bo ...
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