CHEMTURA INCREASES SYNTON® PAO PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Chemtura’s Elmira, Ontario, Canada facilityChemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) has announced a multi-stage capacity increase for its line of High Viscosity Polyalphaolefin (PAO) products, produced at its Elmira, Ontario, Canada facility. Chemtura will complete the first phase in the second quarter of 2008.

Fenders Made with SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX* Resins Debut in China on Dongfeng Peugeot’s First Car for China

Dongfeng Peugeot 307 Four-Door Sedane>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – May 14, 2008 – Auto body panels molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ high-tech Noryl GTX* resins continue to augment their global market penetration as automakers from around the world increasingly seek the innovative, high-performance benefits the resins provide. For more than seven years, Peugeot has used Noryl GTX resins for fenders and other body panels in its French-made cars. Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobiles (DPCA) now uses Noryl GTX resin on the Dongfeng Peugeot 307 four-door sedan, its first model manufactured and sold exclusively in China, sporting front fenders made with Noryl GTX resin.

Plastic bottle revolution begins at www.no-bottle.com

SidelSidel unveils the www.no-bottle.com Web site, detailing the company’s actions to reduce the environmental impact of plastic bottles.

NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE GLS TPE OFFERS PHTHALATE-FREE, PLASTICIZER-FREE PACKAGING FORMULATIONS

The use of clear, phthalate-free GLS VERSAFLEXTM CL E95 thermoplastic elastomer in packaging products can help manufacturers comply with existing and future regulations restricting phthalate use. The GLS material offers high performance in extruded and blow-molded applications.MCHENRY, Ill. – April. 8, 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). The company today introduced a new phthalate-free TPE in its growing specialty VERSAFLEXTM TPE product line. The new product, called VERSAFLEX CL E95 TPE, addresses recent regulations limiting the use of phthalate-based plasticizers in certain applications, and recent market demands for low extractable TPEs. It also offers water-clarity and sterilization capability.

霍尼韦尔提高应用于医药包装工业的ACLAR®薄膜产能

Honeywell Specialty Materials中国大连2008年5月12日消息 — 在今天开幕的中国国际医药工业展(Interphex 2008)上,霍尼韦尔特殊材料集团宣布将扩大Aclar®薄膜的生产以满足不断增长的需求。Aclar薄膜是一种透明的阻湿材料,广泛应用于医药包装。

CHEMTURA RAISES PRICES ON PETROLEUM ADDITIVES PRODUCTS

ChemturaChemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) announces price increases for a range of Petroleum Additives products, necessitated by rising costs, which are driven by raw materials, energy and logistics. All increases will be effective June 1, 2008 or as contracts allow.

Capewell to exhibit military aircargo system with Dyneema® at ILA Berlin Air Show Hall 9, Booth 9213

DyneemaDSM Dyneema, producer of Dyneema®, DSM’s ultra strong polyethylene fibre that offers lower weight while increasing protection in air cargo equipment, will be present at this year’s ILA Berlin Air Show together with Capewell Systems. Dr. Dietrich Wienke, market development manager for Aviation & Aerospace at DSM Dyneema will be available for personal meetings during the show.

PPG marine coatings first to be approved under IMO performance standard

PPG IndustriesPPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) protective and marine coatings (PMC) business recently announced that SigmaPrime 700 and SigmaPrime 700 LT coatings will be applied to a vessel being built in Korea for Chandris Hellas that will be the first built in full compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ballast tank coatings regulation titled Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC).