ARNITEL® TPE-E DAMPENS NOISE, VIBRATION IN DELICATE CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomers (TPE-Es or COPE) from DSM Engineering Plastics, well known for applications that exploit its heat resistance, flexibility and strength in automotive and other demanding applications, has another side: noise management. Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomers (TPE-Es or COPE) from DSM Engineering Plastics, well known for applications that exploit its heat resistance, flexibility and strength in automotive and other demanding applications, has another side: noise management.

Sonoco announces engineered carriers price increase

SonocoHartsville, S.C., March 4, 2004, -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON) will raise prices on all engineered carriers by eight percent effective April 1, 2004, it was announced today by Ronald E. Holley, senior vice president.

Revolutionary Kalwall Plus Skylights combine outstanding light transmission and insulation

Kalwall has launched new revolutionary new skylights with Cabot’s proprietary Nanogel ® translucent aerogel.  Kalwall has launched new revolutionary new skylights with Cabot’s proprietary Nanogel ® translucent aerogel. Kalwall Plus skylights offer similar insulation performance as solid roofing but with the added benefit of diffused natural daylight.

GREAT LAKES ADDS CLEARLITE NUCLEATING AND CLARIFYING AGENTS TO ITS POLYMER ADDITIVES PORTFOLIO

Clearlite NU 005 is a sorbitol-based product that in addition to its nucleating function also acts as a clarifying agent, which reduces haze and significantly increases polymer transparency. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the introduction of Clearlite NU 004 nucleating agent and Clearlite NU 005 nucleating and clarifying agent to its extensive portfolio of polymer additives.

Press Kit Medtec

Eastman ChemicalPress Kit Eastman Chemical Company MedTec Exhibition 2004

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GREAT LAKES ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASE FOR A RANGE OF BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS

Great LakesINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced that effective for all shipments after April 1, 2004, where contracts allow, the company will increase the price for pentabromodiphenyl oxide based flame retardants and all grades of brominated carbonate oligomers by $0.10/lb or $220/MT globally.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS FOCUSES ON LIGHTING SEGMENT, ENERGY-SAVING LAMPS BENEFIT FROM ENHANCED RESOURCE

DSM Engineering Plastics has established a new market segment focused on energy-saving lighting, designed to enhance DSM’s development and application of engineered materials in this arena. Here, lamp bases from DSM materials are shown on Philips lighting products, a major customer. DSM Engineering Plastics has enhanced its focus in the Electrical Lighting Segment by appointing a dedicated resource to coordinate its activities. The refined approach in this segment is intended to improve the coordination with customers in the development of new and improved applications across a wide range of materials. Furthermore, by establishing this segment focus, DSM Engineering Plastics expects to significantly benefit from high growth rates of the burgeoning European and Chinese energy-saving lighting (ESL) markets.