ESKO STUDIO SOFTWARE FEATURES AVERY DENNISON LABEL MATERIALS FOR PRECISE PACKAGE PROTOTYPES

Avery DennisonLEIDEN, the Netherlands - February 7, 2013 - Avery Dennison label materials are now featured in Esko Studio software, allowing packaging designers who model highly realistic 3D packaging simulations to gain rapid product insights and group feedback.

Polyscope extends XIRAN® portfolio with low molecular weight styrene maleic anhydride co-polymers

Polyscope plant in Geleen. (Photo Polyscope, PSPR007)Polyscope, the world's leading producer of styrene maleic anhydride co-polymers, has launched two new product grades with a lower molecular weight, to extend its existing portfolio of XIRAN® styrene maleic anhydride co-polymers.

Flairosol™ ImPress wins Dispensing Innovation Award 2013

Flairosol™ ImPress wins Dispensing Innovation Award 2013. (Photo Pokon, PR007)The new Flairosol™ ImPress from Afa Dispensing Group (Afa) has won this year's “Dispensing Innovation Award” at the prestigious Paris Aerosol & Dispensing Forum 2013. The Award is designed to recognize and promote the most innovative products in the world of dispensing. An independent jury of industry experts representing multi-nationals, packaging manufacturers and the media presented the award to Afa on February 6, 2013.

Clariant Announces Early Redemption of Convertible Bond

ClariantMuttenz, February 06, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, has decided to early redeem the 3% Convertible Bonds 2009-2014 of CHF 300 million (ISIN CH0101753892) with conversion rights into Clariant registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 3.70 each taking effect on March 21, 2013, based on the terms of the bonds.

SABIC Puts a New Face on Cosmetics Packaging at PCD 2013, Offering Customers a Broad Resin Portfolio, Pioneering Color Services and Support

SABIC Offers a Complete Portfolio of Cosmetics Packaging Materials for Various Applications>PARIS, France, February 6, 2013 - Packaging requirements of the personal care industry are complex, ranging from regulatory compliance to extended product shelf life and from mechanical performance to aesthetics. To meet these diverse needs, SABIC is debuting its complete offering for cosmetic packaging today at Perfumes, Cosmetics and Design Packaging (PCD) 2013 (booth #P09-P11), bringing unmatched choice and the latest material technologies to customers. Not only is SABIC the sole supplier to offer both polyolefins and engineering thermoplastics in one portfolio, but the company is also adding significant value through its industry-leading color services, technical expertise and global presence. SABIC materials solutions can address the full range of cosmetic packaging needs, including bottles, jars, tubes, caps and closures, dispensing systems, airless covers and packaging for lipstick, mascara, foundation and powder. The scope of these capabilities provides a one-stop-shop to customers and demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to outstanding technical innovation and service.

AVERY DENNISON LANÇA NOVA LINHA DE ADESIVOS PARA FILMES

Avery DennisonVINHEDO, Brasil — Fevereiro, 2013 — Mundialmente reconhecida por sua tecnologia de ponta, a Avery Dennison está trabalhando fortemente no Brasil na expansão do uso dos novos adesivos para rótulos em filme. Como benefícios comuns, os novos adesivos – S7000, S7400 e S0270 – oferecem maior produtividade de conversão e rotulagem, além de menor perda de material e menos tempo de parada de máquina.

Songwon Industrial Group concludes 2012 with positive Q4 and year end financial results

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – February 5, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world and a leading global producer and supplier of additives and other chemicals to the plastic industry, announces preliminary, unaudited total sales revenues for the 4th quarter of 2012 of 151’594 Mil. KRW with gross profits of 30’872 Mil. KRW and a profit for the period of 3’834 Mil. KRW.

Clariant awarded Cosmetics GMP certification for Indonesia site

ClariantMuttenz, February 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has achieved ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its cosmetics ingredients site in Tangerang, Indonesia. The site is the eighth Clariant location to be endorsed with the cosmetics industry reference standard.