New Product Launch and Capacity Expansion Strengthen Borealis and Borouge’s Commitment to Wire and Cable Industry

BorealisBorealis and Borouge reinforce their commitment to supporting the competitiveness of the wire and cable manufacturers, with the launch of a unique high productivity low voltage cable insulation material at Wire 2008 in Düsseldorf and the announcement of new plans to expand low density polyethylene (LDPE) capacity in the Middle East.

Special Resin Colors and Effects from SABIC Innovative Plastics Help European Automakers Add Depth and Drama to Interiors

Instrument Panel of the 2007 OPEL Corsa>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 10, 2008 – As European automakers seek to enhance the perception of space, style, and value in smaller cars and add luxury to high-end vehicles, they are turning to SABIC Innovative Plastics’ special resin colors and effects. Among the latest trends is the use of translucent and transparent resins paired with underlying textures and patterns to create eye candy from ordinary interior components such as steering wheels, door trim, and consoles. Working side by side with customers, SABIC Innovative Plastic has developed a huge portfolio of Visualfx* resins that add unique colors and effects to the designer’s toolkit. In addition, the plastics leader is providing transparent and translucent resins for special processes such as two-shot molding and hydrographics.

SABIC Innovative Plastics Offers Customers New Insight into the Latest Automotive Design Trends

SABICBERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 10, 2008 – As a key material supplier for the automotive industry, SABIC Innovative Plastics works side-by-side with customers to help them deliver business success. One important aspect of this relationship is the annual Auto Trend Watch Program, through which SABIC Innovative Plastics regularly shares its strong market insights, research, and expertise in automotive design trends with customers. Current trends include double-curved glazing with extended functionality, white and deep gloss black exterior applications, and added functionality in wraparound-style exterior body panels.

Borouge and Borealis boost competitiveness of low-voltage cable producers with Visico FX - fast forwarding your production

BorougeBorouge and Borealis, leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, have launched a unique high- productivity, low-voltage cable insulation material that will boost the competitiveness of cable manufacturers. Making its debut at Wire 2008 exhibition [Dusseldorf, Germany], the new Visico™ FX LE8823 grade delivers all-round advances in productivity and cost efficiency, resulting in higher output and increased profitability at the manufacturing stage with knock-on benefits for grid owners and installers.

STANYL® TAKES THE HEAT

Rosenbauer, the world leader in mobile fire protections and civil defence solutions, recently introduced “Heros-Xtreme”, a new fireman’s helmet, tested and approved according to EN 443:1997 and prEN 443:2006.Rosenbauer, the world leader in mobile fire protections and civil defence solutions, recently introduced “Heros-Xtreme”, a new fireman’s helmet, tested and approved according to EN 443:1997 and prEN 443:2006.

Belden offers advanced products for building markets

Belden offers an extensive range of high quality, high performance products for use in industrial, institutional, commercial, educational and residential buildings. At a recent Press Briefing, Chris Chandler, Technical Sales Manager for Belden EMEA, provided an overview of new and soon-to-be-introduced products.Belden offers an extensive range of high quality, high performance products for use in industrial, institutional, commercial, educational and residential buildings. Chris Chandler, Technical Sales Manager for Belden EMEA, provides an overview of new and soon-to-be-introduced products.

GLS TO EXHIBIT NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE TPE PRODUCT LINES AT CHINAPLAS 2008

GLSShanghai, China. – April 7, 2008 – GLS Corporation, which was recently acquired by PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), is a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and will be showcasing its latest advancements in TPE technology in Hall 2, booth # W2J11, at Chinaplas 2008 from April 17 – 20 in Shanghai. These new GLS products were developed to help customers comply with a variety of current and upcoming regulations while delivering top performance and design flexibility. They include:

Borouge announces further strategic expansion of polyolefins operations beyond Borouge 2

BorougeBorouge, the leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions today announced that it has initiated the feasibility study for Borouge 3: a further expansion of its polyolefin operations in Abu Dhabi to add approximately 2.5 million tonnes per year of capacity by end of 2014.