Sidel at Interpack 2008:Innovations safeguard health and the environment

SidelSidel, one of the world’s top suppliers of complete bottling lines, will take part in Interpack, packaging’s biggest trade show, in Dusseldorf from April 24th-30th. At its 1,000-sq-meter booth, Sidel will present its newest packaging solutions, from bottle design to palletizing.

PPG acquires NanoProducts Corporation

PPG IndustriesPPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has recently acquired the assets and intellectual property of NanoProducts Corporation, Longmont, Colo., a producer of nanoproduct materials and a developer of nanoproduct technology. Terms were not disclosed.

Borealis demonstrates award-winning innovations to automotive industry

BorealisBorealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, will demonstrate the award-winning benefits of its pioneering polypropylene (PP) solutions to key decision makers in the automotive industry at the VDI “Plastics in Automotive Engineering” International Conference from March 5-6, 2008 in Mannheim, Germany.

LARGEST PLASTIC PIPE CONFERENCE EVER

XIV Pipes ConferenceBudapest. Organisers of the XIV Pipes Conference expect this year’s event to be the largest ever. The conference brings together the global plastic pipe community and will be held from 22 – 24 September 2008 at the Marriott Hotel in Budapest.

Rohm and Haas Appoints New China President

Rohm and Haas CompanyShanghai, China, February 18, 2008 –Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) announces today that Du Hua is appointed as Rohm and Haas China President, based in the company’s China Research Development Center (CRDC) in Shanghai. Du Hua is also appointed a Vice President of the company and a member of its global Leadership Council. He is transitioning to his new responsibilities immediately.

CHEMTURA RAISES PRICES ON POLYBOND® POLYPROPYLENE-BASED COUPLING AGENTS AND ROYALTUF® IMPACT MODIFIERS

ChemturaChemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) is announcing a worldwide off list price increase of $0.44/kg for polypropylene based Polymer Modifiers (POLYBOND® 1001/1002/3000/3002/3150/3200), and Royaltuf® 485 and 498, effective March 1, 2008, or where contracts allow.

CHEMTURA SHOWCASES ADVANCEMENTS IN HOT CAST URETHANE SYSTEMS, FLAME RETARDANTS AND POLYOL STABILIZERS AT PU TECH INDIA 2008

Think this tool is versatile? Try Adiprene® K: One component, a thousand uses.Chemtura Corporation (NYSE: CEM), a world leader in hot-cast urethane pre polymers and polymer additives, will showcase its latest innovations at UTECH India, Booth 047, including: