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This excerpt taken from the ICI 6-K filed Mar 21, 2007. Sources and availability of raw materials The raw materials used by ICI’s businesses are from a variety of sources, principally comprising petrochemical-based raw materials, renewable resources and a range of other materials. A brief description of the raw materials and respective sources is provided for each business below. ICI has established a core capability in procurement, embedded within its businesses but managed across the Group by a Procurement Board. ICI believes that the cost savings generated by improving its procurement capabilities have been significant but there remains scope for significant further improvement. The prices of raw materials are subject to normal conditions of supply and demand. However, the prices of some raw materials are volatile and are affected by cyclical movements in commodity prices and the availability of such materials. The primary raw materials used by National Starch are petrochemical-based or are derived from corn and tapioca. A wide range of suppliers is used, and materials are generally available in most geographic markets. Specialty hybrid corns (high amylase and waxy seeds) are planted under contract for National Starch to help ensure supply of these special strains. Many of National Starch’s products, especially in the electronic materials business, contain one or more proprietary raw materials, developed and manufactured in-house. These materials are not available to National Starch’s competitors, therefore providing a unique position in a number of markets. Key raw materials for ICI Paints include resins, solvents and pigments supplied by major chemical companies. Materials are typically available worldwide, and ICI Paints believes its strong global footprint provides commercial advantages in securing the supply of essential materials. The key raw materials for the Regional and Industrial businesses are internationally traded commodity chemicals such as paraxylene, monoethylene glycol, acetic acid, caustic soda and sulphur.
This excerpt taken from the ICI 20-F filed Apr 1, 2005. Sources and availability of raw materials
The raw materials used by the Group are from a diversity of sources, including petrochemical based raw materials, renewable resources, and a range of other materials. These raw materials are generally available from multiple suppliers which would enable business to continue in the event of any interruption of supply, although some business units rely on a small number of suppliers for their key raw materials. The prices of raw materials are subject to normal conditions of supply and demand. The prices of some raw materials are volatile and are affected by cyclical movements in commodity prices and the availability of such materials.
This excerpt taken from the ICI 6-K filed Mar 16, 2005. Sources and availability of raw materials
The raw materials used by the Group are from a diversity of sources, including petrochemical based raw materials, renewable resources, and a range of other materials. These raw materials are generally available from multiple suppliers which would enable business to continue in the event of any interruption of supply, although some business units rely on a small number of suppliers for their key raw materials. The prices of raw materials are subject to normal conditions of supply and demand. The prices of some raw materials are volatile and are affected by cyclical movements in commodity prices and the availability of such materials.
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