PPG sets aggressive energy and greenhouse gas emissions goals

PPG IndustriesAs part of its continued commitment to sustainable practices, PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) announced recently it has set a goal to reduce its total energy intensity by 25 percent from 2006 to 2016 and its total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10 percent from 2006 to 2011.

Milliken Chemical expose des solutions haute transparence à Interpack 2008

En présentant leurs dernières formulations d’additifs aux transformateurs et prescripteurs à l’occasion d’Interpack 2008, Milliken Chemical, une division de Milliken & Company, dévoilera son concept transparent destiné à répondre aux demandes constantes du secteur de l’emballage pour des baisses de coûts tout en améliorant la qualité, la fonctionnalité et l’esthétique des produits finis.En présentant leurs dernières formulations d’additifs aux transformateurs et prescripteurs à l’occasion d’Interpack 2008, Milliken Chemical, une division de Milliken & Company, dévoilera son concept transparent destiné à répondre aux demandes constantes du secteur de l’emballage pour des baisses de coûts tout en améliorant la qualité, la fonctionnalité et l’esthétique des produits finis. En se rendant Hall 10 stand A06, les visiteurs peuvent découvrir les nouvelles opportunités offertes pour développer des emballage innovants avec une réelle avancée en transparence, pour profiter de matériaux à coûts réduits, pour améliorer la performance de la production et du produit fini ou encore pour élargir les possibilités en design d’emballage.

Rohm and Haas Company Partners with The Natural Step International to Implement Strategic Sustainable Development Practices Across the Company.

Rohm and Haas CompanyShanghai, China—February 2, 2008—Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) announced today that it has embarked on a comprehensive journey to develop and implement strategic, sustainable development practices across all areas of its businesses and operations. In launching this initiative, the company has formed a partnership with The Natural Step International, a leading global, environmental non-government organization that specializes in developing systematic, science-based approaches for organizations to become more sustainable. Through participation in its Core Funding Partner Program, The Natural Step will assist Rohm and Haas Company in incorporating sustainable objectives in all of its business, research and development, and operating practices.

ROHM AND HAAS INTRODUCES NEXT GENERATION VISIONPAD™ CMP PAD FOR SHALLOW TRENCH ISOLATION

Rohm and Haas CompanySHANGHAI, CHINA, January 30, 2008 - Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, CMP Technologies, a leader and innovator in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) technology for the global semiconductor industry, today announced the VisionPad™ 5000 CMP pad, the latest addition to its advanced VisionPad platform. Specifically designed for defectivity reduction in shallow trench isolation (STI) and interlayer dielectric (ILD) applications, the new pad targets volume manufacturing of memory and logic chips at 65 nm and below.

PPG Sinoma Jinjing Fiber Glass to add third furnace

PPG IndustriesPITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2008 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) and Sinoma Jinjing Fiber Glass Co. Ltd. announced their respective boards of directors have approved the addition of a third furnace at the PPG Sinoma Jinjing Fiber Glass Co. Ltd. joint-venture manufacturing site in Zibo, China. The joint venture is a 50-50 arrangement for manufacturing glass-fiber reinforcement.

CHEMTURA RAISES PRICES 10% ON WESTON®, MARK® LIQUID PHOSPHITE ESTERS

ChemturaChemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase the price of its Weston® and Mark® Liquid Phosphite Esters by 10%, effective on all deliveries on or after February 1, 2008, or as contracts allow. The price increase is the result of a continued increase in raw material and energy costs. The following products will be affected:

SABIC - Press Kit Interplastica, Moscow, Russia
29 January - 1 February 2008

SABICJanuary 29, 2008 - SABIC today showcased its diverse plastics portfolios for key Russian industries and they announced the expansion of its LNP* Faradex* family of specialty compounds.

Borealis announces new Executive Vice President for Polyolefins

Borealis announces the appointment of Lorenzo Delorenzi as Executive Vice President for its Polyolefins business group and member of the Executive Board Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, announces the appointment of Lorenzo Delorenzi as Executive Vice President for its Polyolefins business group and member of the Executive Board, effective immediately.