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Content:

WORLD

The Chemical Quotient
New Measure to Compare Locations for Chemical Investments
Dr Kai Pflug, Management Consulting – Chemicals

Chemical Connections
How Liberalized Chemicals Trade Underpins Global Value Chains
Servet Gören, CEFIC

Americas

Poised For Growth
Chemistry is at the Heart of the US Economy
Heather R. Rose-Glowacki, American Chemistry Council

Proméxico to Collaborate with Shell and BP
Shy Rebound Expected for Brazil’s Manufacturing Sector

Overcoming USA Sales Resistance
The European Corporation’s Guide to USA Market Entry
Dr Marvin L. Baker, High Technology Associates

Houston: a Regional Economic Powerhouse

Biohybrid Chemistry Cluster
Ontario’s Sarnia-Lambton Region Develops from Petchem Pioneer to Biotech Hub
Dr Terrie Romano, Canadian Consulate

Louisiana: a Location for Process Industries

Asia

Untapped Potential
Merket Entry into India Requires a Long-term Strategy
Dr Joerg Strassburger, Go East Advisors

Europe

The Heat Is On
Europe’s Chemical Industry Pushes for ETS Improvements While Investment Suffers
Sean Milmo, freelance science and business journalist

Quality and Reliability
Switzerland Remains an Attractive Location for   Chemical and Pharmaceutical Companies
Axel Simer, Germany Trade & Invest

Life Science Valley in the Heart of Europe
The Swiss Canton Ticino is an Ideal Platform for   International Business
Farma Industria Ticino

In The Right Place
Hesse’s Industrial Parks Focus on Competitive Position
Hessen Trade & Invest

Bavaria’s „Region of Renewable Raw Materials“
BioCampus Straubing

Life Sciences Sector Grows in Austria

The Centre-Val de Loire Region is a Magnet for Foreign Investors