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Salvatore Pinizzotto, Managing Director

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Still dark clouds on stainless

January 27, 2009

Spain's Acerinox threatens job cuts on weak demand | uk.reuters.com

Considering the negative economic situation worldwide it's difficult to see how, in the next two weeks, things could really change. 

Michele Acerra, Independent Consultant

Michele AcerraIndependent ConsultantMichele Acerra What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

The Obama plan and its impact on the construction and energy industries.

January 26, 2009

The Obama Gap | www.nytimes.com

The current Administration’s plan may not be sufficient to fill the gap of at least $2 trillion between the US economy’s potential output over the next two years and what US will be able to sell. I would have preferred that the tax cuts were 19.25% and the infrastructure investment 33% of the total package. Which are the industries and the companies likely to benefit from the stimulus?  

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Green and Mean - Obama turns Climate dogs loose on Automakers

January 26, 2009

Obama to let states set auto emission rules | www.cnn.com

The Clean Air Act of 1970 and its 1990 amendments have always given California authority to set tighter tailpipe emission standards than the rest of the country, but not to mandate better fuel economy.  Now, under the guise of CO2 emissions, Obama's administration is set to allow just that.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Dow scrambling to pull of ROH deal

January 23, 2009

Dow-Rohm & Haas deal nears FTC approval | uk.reuters.com

The aborted Kuwaiti JV leaves Dow over $7 Billion short in cash needed to finance ROH takeover.  CEO Liveris must now quickly find a partner or buyer for the basics businesses.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Cummins De-Integrating to Focus on Value Core

January 23, 2009

Cummins Emissions to Partner with Emcon, Close Wisconsin Plant | www.truckinginfo.com

Cummins' announcement to close their WI emissions plant is reflects an ill-advised entry into non-core supply chain segments.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Rohm and Haas weathering the storm

January 21, 2009

UPDATE 1-Rohm and Haas plans to cut 900 jobs | www.reuters.com

While ROH waits for Dow to close the deal they must conduct business as usual and maintain ongoing operations as a separate entity.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Food or Fuel - Are Biodiesel Incentives Sustainable?

January 21, 2009

IRS Proposes Biodiesel Tax Incentive | www.irs.gov

Increased demand for biofuel feedstocks will keep prices higher for food crops and may price these fuels out of the market.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

The 'D-Word' - Will Dioxin Scare Disrupt Trucking's 2010 SCR Plans?

January 16, 2009

Cummins has full confidence in its SCR | fleetowner.com

Many engine OEMs plan to use SCR catalysts for EPA 2010 NOx compliance.  Copper bearing SCR formulations are popular but Copper is known to promote Dioxin formation under certain conditions.  The industry and EPA must come to agreement on approval of these SCR formulations.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Control Freaks - Can Dow let go?

January 9, 2009

Kuwait to Counter any Dow Legal Action | www.reuters.com

Dow Chemical's aborted JV with Kuwait would have raised over $7 Billion for a 50% stake of existing basics portfolio.  Now that Dow scrambles to fill that hole it may have to cede control of any JV or sell the businesses outright.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

How Now, Dow?

January 6, 2009

Dow to pursue legal options against Kuwait | money.cnn.com

Dow Chemical must bridge a $7 Billion gap to pay for Rohm & Haas now that the Kuwaitis have bailed out of the proposed JV.  With business valuations sharply lower today Dow may have to assume significant additional debt in order to close the R&H acquisition. 

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