FASSON LEAN FILM PROVES ITSELF IN FIELD TRIALS

Assessing the test results in the laboratory at the Avery Dennison European Films Center in Gotha, Germany: Bolton Manitoba's Packaging Development Manager (3rd from left) and Baer's Mario Giulianini (3rd from right) with, to their right, Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe's Technical Marketing Manager Silvio Margutti and Senior Product Manager Jan 't Hart. On the left are Avery Dennison's Quality Manager Martina Hoppe and (at the release tester) Birgit Frenzel.Leiden, The Netherlands - Even before its launch at Labelexpo Europe 2007, new Fasson Lean Film from Avery Dennison had already won enthusiastic supporters – at Nova Milanese near Milan in Italy, for example, where label converter Maer and major international brand owner Bolton Manitoba were both highly satisfied with field trials using the new self-adhesive labelstock.

Borstar enhanced film covers help protect Thailand’s shrimp and fish farms

Vis & Son chose Borstar Enhanced polyethylene for its film strength, higher outputs, stiffness and long life span, an excellent cover for shrimp and fish ponds in Thailand.Strong and durable polyethylene film from Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is helping Thailand’s shrimp and fish farmers with pond covers that last longer and require less maintenance.

Rohm and Haas Names Five Vice Presidents in APR

Rohm and Haas CompanyShanghai China, November 26, 2007 – Rohm and Haas Company named five Vice Presidents in its Asia Pacific Region to boost the realization of the company’s strategic plan “Vision 2010” in which Asia is playing an increasingly important role. Each of the individuals is a member of the company’s global Leadership Council.

Rhodia To Construct New High Performance Silica Plant In China

Rhodia SilceaShanghai, China, November 23, 2007 ----- Rhodia today announced its intention to construct a new plant for the production of high performance silica in China.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Asia and Middle East for Adipic Acid

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France – November 23, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 200 to 250 USD/MT price increase for Adipic Acid in Asia and Middle East effective December 1st, 2007 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs leading to strong margin erosion.

German Insurer Alte Leipziger Saves €1 Million and Gains Competitive Advantage with Nobilas Accident Management Services

NobilasFrankfurt, Germany – November, 2007 – Nobilas Claims & Fleet Solutions, the accident management specialist, recently announced that German insurance company Alte Leipziger has achieved significant cost savings (on average 11%) and other benefits from Nobilas’ service. A review of Alte Leipziger’s results by the Institute of Insurance Economics at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland revealed overall savings of 20%, or 1 million euro, on annual vehicle repair costs. At the same time, accident management services provide a competitive differentiator to customers; a third of all Alte Leipziger’s policyholders choose value-added services from Nobilas, such as vehicle pick-up and delivery and replacement vehicles.

Rhodia Open Its Diphenols Production Site In China

Rhodia OrganicsZhenjiang, China, November 23 2007 ----- Rhodia today open its new Diphenols production plant at Zhenjiang in China, in the presence of Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, Rhodia's CEO, local Chinese authorities and a host of Asian clients and manufacturing partners.

European Court of Justice ruling may open up further cross-border mail opportunities for Spring Global Mail

Spring Global MailAmsterdam, 22 November 2007 – On 15 November 2007, the European Court of Justice issued a ruling about the interpretation of the EU regulation that allows Posts to keep international mail under their monopoly. If this ruling is taken over by the Spanish Supreme Court, this will open up further opportunities for Spring Global Mail and other postal service providers in cross border mail services throughout Europe.