The Urethane Blog
Rhine River Water Issues
Reduced loading rates as Rhine levels dwindle
Author: Tom Brown
2020/01/22
LONDON (ICIS)–Falling water levels on key chemicals shipping route the River Rhine have resulted in reduced loading rates for vessels and the prospect of higher transportation costs for materials,
Huntsman Quarterly Results

Huntsman Announces Full Year 2019 Earnings; Another Year of Strong Cash Flow Generation
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —
Univar Solutions Partners with Olin
Olin, Univar Solutions Sign New U.S. National Distribution Contract for Epoxy Resins
02.12.20
Following Univar’s acquisition of Nexeo, Olin and the new Univar Solutions have signed a long-term distribution agreement for Olin’s full portfolio of epoxy standard and specialty resins in all 50 U.S.
New Foam Plant in Belarus
Polish investor to start making polyurethane foam in Brest Oblast
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BREST, 7 February (BelTA) – The Pinsk City Executive Committee and a Polish investor have signed an agreement of intent to set up an enterprise to make polyurethane foam,
Furniture Makers Struggle for Skilled Workers
Furniture makers see a boom in business, and team up to find workers to meet the demand
Published Fri, Feb 7 20202:14 PM EST
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February Benzene Pricing
US February benzene contract price settles 11 cents higher at 264 cents/gal: sources
February 1, 2020
Houston —
The February US benzene contract price on Friday settled at 264 cents/gal,
Chinese Chemical Production Cuts
China chemical production curtailed amid Coronavirus restrictions
Author: Will Beacham
2020/02/04
BARCELONA (ICIS)–Disruption in China caused by the coronavirus is hitting domestic chemical production as the Lunar New Year break is extended amid restrictions on movement of goods and people.
Economic Overview
US Jobs Report, Economic Data Quite Strong
February 10 2020
Dan North Chief Economist North America
A few stats to know about the US jobs report for January 2020
The latest US jobs report was very strong,
Bedding Expected to Be Strong in 2020
Bedding category enjoys robust market, sees strong 2020
David Perry // Executive Editor, Furniture Today • February 10,