Omnexus Launches User-Defined Enhancements

Omnexus, the global eMarketplace for the plastics industry has added further cutting edge functionality to its online transactional service. The new features, which were launched on 30 April for processors in USA, will be available to customers in Europe from 1 August, but to enable users to familiarise themselves with the advantages of these enhancements in advance of their introduction, a demonstration can be previewed at www.omnexus.com where the link is indicated on the home page. If preferred, the demonstration module is also available on CD and can be requested on-site.

Omnexus: the global plastics e-marketplace

Omnexus was created and funded by the following companies: Atofina, BASF AG,

Omnexus processes its first online transaction in Germany between Bayer and IBS Brocke

(Zurich July 31, 2001) – Omnexus™ (www.omnexus.com), the global online plastics e-marketplace conducted its first commercial transaction in Germany on July 31, within hours of the latest version of its global technology platform going live in Europe. Utilising Omnexus’ advanced capabilities, leading German injection moulder IBS Brocke GmbH & Co KG, purchased 38,5 ton of polymer comprising Durethan and Novodur from Bayer AG.