essential₂economy

The United States is the number-one producer of chemistry products in the world, generating over $689 billion a year. That revenue creates good jobs for more than five million Americans who, in turn, contribute to their communities in countless ways. Good jobs today and a prosperous future for our country—chemistry means business for America.

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fresh food

American chemistry produces resins that keep food fresh, allowing meat to be shipped to and stored in developing nations for up to six months without refrigeration.

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energy

Showcasing the Phipps Conservatory to the G-20

In September 2009, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed G-20 leaders from around the world to a summit held at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pa. » learn more

energy efficiency

Setting New Standards for Energy Efficiency

ACC’s 2009 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards honored 17 ACC member companies for implementing energy saving initiatives and achieving significant carbon dioxide emission reductions in 2008. Awards for ‘Exceptional Merit’ were given to seven ACC members across the country that achieved especially remarkable results. » learn more

business

Linking Color Use to Economic Trends

People’s choice and use of color for interior design are strongly influenced by the state of the economy. That at least has been the conclusion according to a detailed analysis into color trends conducted by paint and coatings company AkzoNobel.  » learn more

energy

Chlorine Chemistry: essential₂toasty warm

Given rising energy costs and environmental concerns, consumers are more interested than ever in conserving energy. One way to keep the heat from escaping this winter is to insulate roofs and walls with rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam, manufactured with the help of chlorine chemistry. » learn more

business

Generating Wealth Through Innovation

Many discussions lately have focused on the demise of manufacturing in the U.S. The country was once a manufacturing powerhouse, but much of its industry has recently moved overseas or south of the border to lower-cost countries, including China, India, and Mexico, to the point where 80 percent of its economy is now service-based. Yet, despite the loss of manufacturing jobs, the U.S. still exhibits the world’s largest gross domestic product (GDP) at about $14 trillion. » learn more

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