Copyright © 2005 American Chemical Society
January 17, 2005 Cover
Volume 83, Issue 3
Volume 83, Issue 3
Custom Chemicals
Custom synthesis providers greet new year with cautious optimism, focusing on innovation as a key component of success in a hypercompetitive business climate
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January 17, 2005 Issue
Volume 83, Issue 3
January 17, 2005 Issue, Vol. 83 | Iss. 3
Custom synthesis providers greet new year with cautious optimism, focusing on innovation as a key component of success in a hypercompetitive business climate
(pp. 41-51)
Features
Government & Policy
After nine deaths, inspectors seek causes of deadly chlorine spill
Science & Technology
NASA technology developed for testing satellite materials is found to restore damaged paintings (pp. 36-37)
Cover Story: Custom Chemicals
MIXED OUTLOOK FOR CUSTOM CHEMICALS
Most suppliers expect 2005 to be only slightly better than 2004, but some are riding high
(pp. 52-57)EUROPEAN PRODUCERS FACE UNIQUE ISSUES
The dollar and other obstacles snarl the path to success of custom synthesis providers in Europe
(pp. 58-61)News of the Week
Safety Derailed
After nine deaths, inspectors seek causes of deadly chlorine spill
(p.11)Protein Structure Wed To Dynamics
Technique determines structure and motions of native proteins simultaneously
(p.12)Setting A Safe Dose For Perchlorate
National Research Council report weighs in to settle conflict
(p.13)Bush Taps Unexpected Choice
Michael Chertoff is a former prosecutor and sitting judge
(p.14)Filling A Fullerene
Japanese group uses organic synthesis to make milligrams of H2-filled C60
(p.14)Sorting Out Sperm Cells
Microfluidic device could speed analysis of sexual assault evidence
(p.15)Departments
Business
German firm looks for specialty chemical markets in which it can be the 'clear number one'
(pp. 20-23)
Many chemical firms saw good gains in share prices for quarter and year
(p.24)
Pharmaceuticals outperformed biotechs in the quarter, but lagged for the year
(p.26)
Pharmaceuticals and biotech shares, while up, lagged broader indexes in the fourth quarter
(pp. 24-25)
Most suppliers expect 2005 to be only slightly better than 2004, but some are riding high
(pp. 52-57)
Custom synthesis providers greet new year with cautious optimism, focusing on innovation as a key component of success in a hypercompetitive business climate
(pp. 41-51)
The dollar and other obstacles snarl the path to success of custom synthesis providers in Europe
(pp. 58-61)Concentrates
(pp. 17-18)
(pp. 17-18)- BUSINESS CONCENTRATES
- ChiRex founders launch pharmaceutical services firm
- Crompton sees suits settled
- Industry has strong start
- Sanders named SCI medalist
- Wacker to buy protein maker
- Drugmakers promise more information
- DSM to expand armor fiber
- Alcon strikes research deals
- Chemical jobs rise a little
- Isis pares its workforce
- Dow invests in Midland
- Sanofi re-ups with Regeneron
- Venture firm to raise funds
- U.K. nanoscience work is funded
- BUSINESS ROUNDUP
- All Concentrates
ACS News
Recipients are honored for contributions of major significance to chemistry
(pp. 66-74)
Government & Policy
After falling for many years, U.S. consumption of the ozone-depleting fumigant may be rising
(pp. 30-31)
Some people wonder if 2005 cut in agency's budget is payback for scientists' political activity
(p.32)
Science & Technology
NEW AND NOTABLE IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
NASA technology developed for testing satellite materials is found to restore damaged paintings
(pp. 36-37)Career & Employment
Large pharmaceutical firms are finding it cost-effective to offer greater flexibility
Newscripts
Editor's Page
Letters
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