WIRE 2002: PolyOne Cable Systems to exhibit at major European wire and cable show for the first time

PolyOne CSPolyOne Cable Systems will demonstrate its full range of products in Hall 9, Stand A22 at WIRE 2002, which will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany from April 8-12.

OMNEXUS BRINGS FIRST ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION TO PLASTICS INDUSTRY THROUGH BILLINGZONE

OmnexusATLANTA and PITTSBURGH (January 14, 2002) – Omnexus, the global, neutral eMarketplace created by the plastics industry for the plastics industry, has introduced the convenience of electronic invoice presentment and payment (EIPP) to the plastics industry through an alliance with BillingZone, one of the leading business-to-business EIPP providers and the industry’s only consolidation service. With the addition of the BillingZone™ service, buyers ordering from one or multiple suppliers via Omnexus can now conduct their entire procurement process, from initial searches for product availability to invoice presentment and payment, in an automated online environment.

PolyOne met en couleur la PT Cruiser de fabrication européenne

CAPR022 – PTCruiser DÜSSELDORF, 25 octobre 2001.- DaimlerChrysler a choisi les mélanges-maîtres PolyOne Color & Additives Europe pour la coloration des pièces d'habillage intérieur de la Chrysler® PT Cruiser® dont la production européenne a été lancée en juillet 2001. (texte lourd - il est préférable de le supprimer)

Owens Corning Breaks Ground For Automotive Solutions Center

Owens Corning Breaks Ground For Automotive Solutions Center TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2002 – Owens Corning announced today that its Automotive Business will be based in Novi, Michigan, in order to be closer to its Detroit-based customers. A new 57,000-sq.-ft. (5,300 m2) Business Solutions Center will open in the second quarter. Located at Beck West Corporate Park, 46500 Humboldt Drive, the center will be easily accessible to the automakers and auto suppliers in metro Detroit.

SOKRAT® 6474 Polymer Wins Award for Best New Product at Czech Chemtec Praha 2001

The Golden Chemtec Award. SOKOLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC, Jan. 4, 2002 - SOKRAT® 6474 acrylic dispersion for architectural low-VOC trim paints, developed and produced by Eastman Sokolov, a.s., received the Golden Chemtec award at Chemtec Praha 2001 in October. This award is for the best new product at the exhibition. SOKRAT® 6474 is a pure acrylic core shell dispersion for use in architectural trim coatings.

Two Key Executive Appointments at Omnexus

OmnexusATLANTA (Jan. 3, 2001) – Omnexus announced two key executive appointments today as the global plastics eMarketplace builds momentum to begin 2002. Current COO Michael Walsh has assumed the role of Interim CEO after participating in the leadership of the company’s day-to-day operations since August 2000, and current Omnexus board member Dr. Reinhard Katz has been elevated to the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Barlo Plastics Announces Product Extension Of Spectar® Sheet At Euroshop 2002

BarloBarlo Plastics exhibits Spectar® Sheet during Euroshop 2002, one of the major brands in its broad product family. Barlo Plastics will launch 6 new Spectar® colours. The product capability will also be expanded to include 12mm thickness in the range with a very high impact resistance, shock resistance, as well as being very tough, particularly for larger surface area applications.

Eastman Reaches Agreement to Close Its Manufacturing Site in Düsseldorf, Germany

Eastman ChemicalKINGSPORT, Tenn., December 20, 2001 - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE EMN) announced today it has reached agreement with the Works Council of Eastman Chemical Jaeger GmbH & Co. KG to close its manufacturing site in Düsseldorf, Germany.