29-08-2005

Borouge launches three innovative products for rotomoulders, hygiene, medical, impact protection and furnishing applications

The new products, designated Borflow HL604FB, HL608FB and HL612FB, answer a growing demand from meltblown producers for more process-friendly plastics and from consumers with young infants, for diaper products that provide better liquid barrier (hydrohead) properties.>Borouge reaffirmed its commitment to become the preferred supplier of polyolefins in the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets with three new products sourced from owner Borealis in Europe targeted at rotomoulders, hygiene & medical product manufacturers, and impact protection & furnishing application developers.

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29-08-2005

GE Expands Transparent Armor Glazing Solutions for Increased Personal & Property Protection in Security Applications

GE’s Armorgard*, Suregard*, and Lexgard* Laminates Used for High Security Facilities Armorgard*, Suregard*, and Lexgard* laminates from GE Advanced Materials have the potential to provide formidable defense against major threats. Major industry segments that may benefit from the use of these materials include military vehicles and bases, embassies, government buildings, corporations, manufacturing facilities, guard booths, schools, detention centers, gas stations, banks, and critical infrastructure areas such as chemical sites. Water filtration and power plants are also potential applications. The new safety and security laminates join GE’s popular and proven Lexan* Margard* polycarbonate (PC) sheet.BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — August 29, 2005 — Amid heightened concerns about personal protection and security from both natural and human threats, GE Advanced Materials has expanded its line of safety and security products with three new transparent armor laminates for glazing applications: Armorgard*, Suregard*, and Lexgard* laminates.

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26-08-2005

Advanced Glazing Technology from GE & Exatec LLC Delivers Light-Weight, High-Tech Styling & Performance to (COMS) Security Vehicles at the 2005 World Exposition

COM Electric Vehicle with Windshield Molded from GE’s Lexan* Polycarbonate Resin Specialized Materials Glazing Windshields constructed from GE’s tough, virtually unbreakable Lexan* GLX polycarbonate (PC) resin – and coated with advanced Exatec* 900 glazing – are featured on nine electric vehicles, called COMS patrolling the exposition grounds of the 2005 World Exposition, running from March through September in Aichi, Japan. The vehicles are among 35 such transports supplied by Toyota Auto Body to deliver first aid and security to the event’s expected 15 million visitors. The Exatec 900 glazing system is the fruitful work of a joint venture between GE and Bayer and is a highly weatherable, lightweight glazing materials solution based on GE’s Lexan GLX PC resin. In addition to providing outstanding impact strength and resistance to chemicals and abrasion, the material enables far greater design flexibility vs. glass for automotive OEMs to incorporate high-performance functionality and aesthetics into automotive windows.BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — August 26, 2005 — GE Advanced Materials and Exatec LLC unveiled their cutting-edge automotive technology to the 2005 World Exposition, running from March through September in Aichi, Japan. Sleek new lightweight windshields constructed from GE’s tough, virtually unbreakable Lexan* GLX polycarbonate (PC) resin – and coated with advanced Exatec* 900 glazing – provide a new view to the nine electric vehicles, called COMS, patrolling the exposition grounds. The vehicles are among 35 such transports supplied by Toyota Auto Body to deliver first aid and security to the event’s expected 15 million visitors.

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25-08-2005

Advent International adquire a Synventive Molding Solutions à Madison Capital Partners

Synventive‘S GRAVENDEEL, HOLANDA – 25 August 2005 - A Synventive Molding Solutions, uma das maiores empresas mundiais de concepção, produção e fornecimento de canales quente e de componentes relacionados para o sector de moldes de injecção, anunciou que foi adquirida pela Advent Interna-tional, uma empresa multinacional de investimento em capital de risco privado, com sede em Bos-ton, nos EUA.

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24-08-2005

Advent私人股權投資公司從馬迪遜資本合夥公司收購聖萬提

Synventive世界上最大的為注塑模具行業設計、生產和供應度身定做的工藝提升系統和相關配件的公司之一聖萬提注塑工業有限公司日前宣佈其被Advent International公司收購，該公司是一家國際化私人股權投資公司，總部在美國的波士頓。

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24-08-2005

GE Strengthens Its Impact Test Capabilities to Help Automakers Meet Emerging Regulations for Pedestrian Impact Protection

GE Advanced Materials has invested approximately $250,000 (USD) in its Moka Technology Center to upgrade the center’s pedestrian impact test capabilities to help automotive manufacturers and suppliers validate new material technologies for front-end safety systems. GE expects its upgraded capabilities to help accelerate the development of thermoplastic energy absorber systems, particularly in vehicle components such as bumper beams, fenders, hoods, grilles, garnishes, and wiper systems. This new testing facility compliments the investment GE Advanced Materials has already made in developing and validating proprietary computer analysis techniques to predict pedestrian impact performance of vehicles. Vehicle Pedestrian Head-Impact Test at the Moka Technology Center>BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — August 24, 2005 — With the installation of a new Pedestrian Impact Test System in its Moka Technology Center, in Tochigi, Japan, GE Advanced Materials will help automotive manufacturers and suppliers validate new material technologies for front-end safety systems to help better meet new regulatory obligations around pedestrian safety. GE expects its upgraded test capabilities to help accelerate the development of thermoplastic energy absorber systems, particularly in vehicle components such as bumper beams, fenders, hoods, grilles, garnishes, and wiper systems. This new testing facility compliments the investment GE Advanced Materials has already made in developing and validating proprietary computer analysis techniques to predict pedestrian impact performance of vehicles.

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24-08-2005

Polygiene antibacterial technology provides for a healthier stay at the Milan Hilton Hotel

The Hilton Milan is the first hotel in the world to introduce the safeguard of toilet seats incorporating Polygiene® technologyAs part of its ongoing pursuit to provide clientele with a safe as well as comfortable environment, the Hilton Milan has outfitted the bathrooms of its 319 suites and executive rooms with toilet seats made using Polygiene® technology. Developed by Perstorp AB, a world leader in niche specialty chemicals and materials markets, Polygiene is an antibacterial and antiviral technology that breaks the transmission path of disease by killing bacteria, yeasts and viruses on contact. Its effectiveness has been proven against a range of pathogens including Escherichia Coli and the pervasive MRSA superbug. Moreover, products incorporating Polygiene are the first known to kill the SARS virus on contact.

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22-08-2005

Borealis Earnings Second Quarter 2005

BorealisBorealis today announced solid financial results for the second quarter, posting a net profit of EUR 51 million. This result constitutes a 50% increase on the EUR 34 million achieved in the same quarter last year. Lower industry margins reduced net profit by EUR 33 million compared to the first quarter of 2005.

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