Rhodia Polyamide announces price increases ranging from 6 to 9 percent to address unprecedented rise of energy costs

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France, September 13, 2005 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 6 to 9 percent price increase for its STABAMID® Polyamide resins and TECHNYL® Polyamide compounds - effective globally - to face the continuous rise in raw materials and energy and transport costs. This present increase will take effect from October 1st, 2005. Similar price increases will be announced separately for other Rhodia Polyamide products, including fibres.

NATUREWORKS® PLA HELPS DELHAIZE EXTEND ENVIRONMENTALLY – FRIENDLY PACKAGING TO BELGIAN CUSTOMERS

NatureWorks® PLA helps Delhaize extend environmentally - friendly packaging to Belgian customers.>Environmentally-aware consumers in Belgium can shop with good conscience at Delhaize supermarkets thanks to the introduction of fully compostable packaging for selected fresh produce.

专业化公共关系顾问为工业企业助力

EMG China专业化的工业企业公共关系顾问易美济(EMG)公共关系公司中国区近日迎来其一周岁生日, 易美济(EMG)公共关系公司总部位于荷兰,是欧洲工业领域专业公共关系顾问的市场领导者,其专注的服务领域包括塑料、化工、医药、食品、建材、半导体等工业市场,为客户提供从战略咨询到具体实施的一整套企业传播咨询服务,其客户包括通用电气(GE)、霍尼韦尔、罗地亚等财富500强企业。

Nanogel® Translucent Aerogel Provides Superior Daylighting for Big Cat Exhibit

Nanogel® translucent aerogel, Cabot Corporation’s innovative daylighting material that combines high light transmission with energy efficiency, has now been used to improve the natural balance of daylight to the interior environment in a US zoo, that houses four species of large cats and one of hyena. Nanogel® translucent aerogel, Cabot Corporation’s innovative daylighting material that combines high light transmission with energy efficiency, has now been used to improve the natural balance of daylight to the interior environment in a US zoo , that houses four species of large cats and one of hyena.

PHILIPS LIGHTING GAINS DESIGN FREEDOM, PRODUCTION COST CONTROL BY SELECTING XANTAR® PC AND AKULON® PA FOR URBANA LUMINAIRE

By using Xantar® polycarbonate (PC) and Akulon® polyamide 6 (PA6) from DSM Engineering Plastics, Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) Lighting business benefits from increased design freedom and lower overall production costs for its new Urbana decorative urban luminaire product.Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) Lighting business benefits from increased design freedom and lower overall production costs by using Xantar® polycarbonate (PC) and Akulon® polyamide 6 (PA6) from DSM Engineering Plastics for Philips’ new Urbana decorative urban luminaire product.