MARKETING SOLUTIONS AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (BCA) COOPERATE TO PROVIDE MEDIA SUPPORT FOR SABIC IN RUSSIA

Marketing Solutions N.V. and BCA joined forces to provide an awareness program in the Russian market for SABIC Europe and SABIC Innovative Plastics centered around "Interplastica 2008", a plastics & rubber trade fair which took place from January 29th to February 1st, 2008 in Moscow
(Photo: SABIC Innovative Plastics)Kapellen – March 13, 2008 – Marketing Solutions N.V. and BCA joined forces to provide an awareness program in the Russian market for SABIC Europe and SABIC Innovative Plastics.

Belden meets high performance needs for HDTV at IBC 2008 Amsterdam in Hall 1 Booth B19

Belden is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of cable solutions for a wide range of different applications for the creation, production and delivery of entertainment content. Belden is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of cable solutions for a wide range of different applications for the creation, production and delivery of entertainment content.

Borealis appoints Eberhard Dreher as third Chief Scientist

From left to right: Eberhard Dreher, newly appointed Chief Scientist and Alfred Stern, Innovation Vice President 
• Innovation in base chemical technologies is an important key to success of Borealis’ new business group

New High-Tech Plastic Film Helps Combat Counterfeit Security Documents Used by Criminal Elements

ID Card Examples Showing the Multiple Layers Required BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 12, 2008 – Arrests and seizures by international law enforcement agencies of counterfeit passports and other security documents have been raising concerns for some time. These concerns came to a head in June when, according to Asian Times Online (www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/JF26Ae01.html), United States and Thai security officials seized thousands of counterfeit and stolen passports from around the world.

Borouge awards US$220 million contract to Agility for the Shanghai logistic hub services

(left to right in front) Abdulaziz Alhajri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Polymers Co. (Borouge), Houssam Mahmoud, CEO of Agility (Abu Dhabi) PJSC
(left to right back) Abdulla Al Jaberi, VP Procurement Borouge, Saeed Al Badi – Sr. Project Manager SCWS - Borouge, Philip Browitt, President of the Agility Chemical Speciality
Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has awarded a service contract to Agility (Abu Dhabi) PJSC to build the Borouge Compound Manufacturing Unit (CMU) and Shanghai Logistics Hub in Shanghai, China, and to provide local logistics services for Borouge’s customers in Asia for a duration of 10 years with effect from its operational start up date in 2010.

CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON TBBA

ChemturaIn response to significant raw material and freight cost inflation, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase the price on Tetrabromobisphenol A. Effective for shipments on or after August 15, 2008, or where contracts allow, the new minimum price for BA-59P will be $2.95/kg.

Momentive Introduces Clear LSR Products

Momentive Performance MaterialsLEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — AUGUST 7, 2008

Momentive Performance Materials today introduced the breakthrough LSR7000 series, a family of highly transparent liquid silicone rubbers (LSR). Combining typically 98 percent transparency with the unique processing and productivity advantages of an addition-cured, platinum-catalyzed LSR, the LSR7000 series is an excellent candidate to consider for outstanding optical characteristics and increased design flexibility. These features potentially enable customers to reduce manufacturing and assembly cycle times for complex parts.

SABIC Innovative Plastics Announces VDE Certification of 10 Flame-retardant Materials for Household Appliance Applications

SABICBERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 5, 2008 – To help household appliance manufacturers accelerate time to market by streamlining regulatory approvals, SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced a full portfolio of flame-retardant materials that have achieved certification from VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V), a German testing organization. Because these 10 materials have successfully passed VDE’s stringent testing for compliance with the IEC 60335 standard for unattended household appliances, particularly the recently introduced glow wire ignition test (GWIT) for flammability, manufacturers do not have to spend time and resources on additional testing of plastic parts. Further, the breadth and depth of this portfolio, featuring many halogen-free grades, provides easy, one-stop shopping. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ investment in proactive certification benefits customers by simplifying and shortening the product development process.