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Energy and Global Raw Materials impact on Adhesives [2006]

Frank M. Boka
Rohm and Haas Procurement

Explore the interrelated factors that have impacted raw material pricing over the past two years, including the unanticipated level growth and consumption in China, improving economies in other countries, political factors, weather related damage and equipment utilization due to years of poor reinvestment economics. Consider the outlook for supply and pricing of raw materials, including ethylene, polyethylene, propylene and polypropylene.