Prices for Used Machinery Vary Widely
The international portal for used machinery and equipment, Mascus, identifies a trend to buy second hand. This trend was was triggered by the economic crisis. The prices for various types of machinery vary widely in the different regions of Europe. Read more
Missing Links between CFOs and Procurement
A survey of 550 international organizations shows that close links between finance and procurement departments are still missing. This lack of cooperation leads to disadvantages in competition. Read more
AMI Now Held Every Two Years
The Leipzig fairs Auto Mobil International (AMI) and AMITEC will in future be held every two years in spring. This ties in with the repositioning of AMI as the most important motor show in even-numbered years. Read more
ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment Improved
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany improved in June 2009. This is the eighth month in a row with an increase. The indicator rose by 13.7 points and now stands at 44.8 points after 31.1 points in the previous month. This value is above the indicator’s historical average of 26.3 points. Read more
Evonik Increases Prices for Coating Polyesters
Evonik Industries’ Coatings & Additives Business Unit will increase the prices for coating polyesters sold under the brand names DYNAPOL L, DYNAPOL LH as well as for the VESTICOAT UB product range in Europe, Africa and the Middle East effective July 1st, 2009. The price increase will be up to € 0.1/kg. Evonik says that this step is unavoidable due to some recent price hikes of important raw materials.
Charles Vögele Integrates Procurement in Asia
Charles Vögele Group is taking procurement in additional Asian countries into its own hands. Previous procurement activities of Tex Line Associates Pte. Ltd. for Charles Vögele in India and Bangladesh will be integrated into the Group with effect from November 2009. Read more
Purchasing Managers‘ Index Rose 4.2 Points
The seasonally adjusted Markit/BME Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – designed to give a single-figure snapshot of operating conditions in the manufacturing economy – rose from 35.4 to 39.6 in May, its largest ever one-month gain. Read more
BASF Increases Prices for Methylamines
With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for methylamines and key methylamine derivatives globally by EUR50 per metric ton or USD70 per metric ton. Read more
