BorSafe proves its value to durable pipe systems around the world

BorSafe HE3490-LS-H pipes are particularly suitable for demanding installation conditions such as the mountains in InnsbruckPipe producers and fittings manufacturers from Europe to China are recognising the processing and long-term performance benefits of recent introductions to the BorSafe™ product range from Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions. BorSafe polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe and fitting grades reflect Borealis’ commitment to contributing to better, safer and more durable pipe systems for drinking water, sanitation and gas distribution.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Asia and Americas for its Polyamide 6 and 6.6 Technyl® Compounds

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 200 to 250 USD/MT price increase for its Polyamide 6 and 6.6 Technyl® compounds in Asia and Americas effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Distrupol enhances its colour compounds offering to customers throughout Europe

DistrupolDistrupol has announced the conclusion of a strategic agreement with Matrix Plastics, UK, that will further enhance its already strong colour compounds offering. The agreement, which will see Distrupol move its colour compounding business to the Matrix Plastics site in Slough, UK, will provide its European customers with a progressively expanding range of new colour choices.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Europe for its Nylon Intermediates and PA 6.6 Stabamid® Polymer

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 150 to 200 €/MT price increase for its Nylon Intermediates and PA 6.6 Stabamid® Polymer in Europe effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Europe for its PA 6.6 Performance Fibers

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 150 €/MT price increase for its PA 6.6 Performance Fibers in Europe effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Europe, Middle East and Africa for its Polyamide 6 and 6.6 Technyl® Compounds

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 150 to 200 €/MT price increase for its Polyamide 6 and 6.6 Technyl® compounds in Europe, Middle East and Africa, effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Europe for Adipic Acid

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France – November 28, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 100 to 150 €/MT price increase for Adipic Acid in Europe effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs leading to strong margin erosion.

FASSON LEAN FILM PROVES ITSELF IN FIELD TRIALS

Assessing the test results in the laboratory at the Avery Dennison European Films Center in Gotha, Germany: Bolton Manitoba's Packaging Development Manager (3rd from left) and Baer's Mario Giulianini (3rd from right) with, to their right, Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe's Technical Marketing Manager Silvio Margutti and Senior Product Manager Jan 't Hart. On the left are Avery Dennison's Quality Manager Martina Hoppe and (at the release tester) Birgit Frenzel.Leiden, The Netherlands - Even before its launch at Labelexpo Europe 2007, new Fasson Lean Film from Avery Dennison had already won enthusiastic supporters – at Nova Milanese near Milan in Italy, for example, where label converter Maer and major international brand owner Bolton Manitoba were both highly satisfied with field trials using the new self-adhesive labelstock.