Herbert Willerth appointed Borealis Deputy CEO

Herbert Willerth appointed Borealis Deputy CEOBorealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has announced that Herbert Willerth will assume the newly created role of Deputy Chief Executive, effective from September 1, 2008. In this position, Willerth will have a special focus on Europe and the overall competitiveness of the European plants and support Chief Executive Mark Garrett.

Il Team Exatec** della SABIC Innovative Plastics apre una nuova opportunità nelle vetrature leggere per automobili grazie a un’esclusiva simulazione dello stampaggio a inietto-compressione

SABICBERGEN OP ZOOM, Paesi Bassi – 27 agosto 2008 – Con gli ultimi sviluppi nel design e nell’aerodinamica e con l’uso sempre crescente di materiali leggeri per migliorare l’efficienza energetica, l’uso di superfici in policarbonato (PC) trasparente è previsto in continua crescita nei prossimi anni. Per venire incontro a questo sviluppo, la tecnologia di stampaggio a due componenti con inietto-compressione consente minori stress nel materiale e una migliore qualità ottica per le vetrature di automotibili in PC.

Borealis and MCC agree to improve PP compound supply for the automotive industry

The manufacturing and supply agreement for PP/CP in Europe has been signed by Borealis AG (Vienna, Austria, CEO; Mark Garrett) and Mitsubishi Chemical Europe GmbH (Dusseldorf, Germany, CEO; Ryu Hasegawa, 100% owned by MCC). Borealis AG, a leading supplier of innovative value creating plastics solutions, and its U.S. subsidiary, Borealis Compounds LLC, have entered into manufacturing and supply agreements with affiliates of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) to improve the supply of polypropylene compounds (PP/CP) to the automotive industry in Europe and the United States. The agreements are intended to aid all companies in meeting demand and enhancing the competitiveness of their automotive customers, through localised production and supply of high quality, high-performance PP/CP materials.

Arkema takes part in the Chillventa tradeshow in Nüremberg

ArkemaAs the world’s second largest fluorochemicals producer, Arkema will be exhibiting at the very first edition of Chillventa, an international tradeshow for suppliers to the Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heat Pump industries, to be held in Nüremberg from October 15 to 17 2008.

Marco Dalmino è il nuovo Country Manager di SABIC Innovative Plastics per l’Italia

SABIC Innovative Plastics ha nominato Marco Dalmino quale Country Manager per l’Italia>MILAN, Italia – 26 agosto 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics ha nominato Marco Dalmino quale Country Manager per l’Italia, affidandogli la resposabilita’per tutte le attività commerciali locali.

Crystal clear liquid silicone from Momentive Performance Materials enables top reproduction accuracy for camera-based driver assistance systems

Crystal clear liquid silicone from Momentive Performance Materials enables top reproduction accuracy for camera-based driver assistance systemsLEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — AUGUST 25, 2008

High transparency Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) from Momentive Performance Materials for use in camera-based driver assistance systems from KOSTAL. KOSTAL, the technology specialist for automotive electronics and mechatronics, introduces a compact front view camera which attaches to the windscreen. Its special construction combines functional and technical design advantages. The material used to couple the camera directly to the windscreen was developed by LSR specialist Momentive Performance Materials.

CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON ORGANOTIN STABILIZERS

ChemturaMIDDLEBURY, CT – Effective September 1, 2008, or as contract terms allow, Chemtura Corporation(NYSE:CEM) will increase the base price of its organotin stabilizers globally by 6%.

CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON BLENDEX® PRODUCTS

ChemturaDue to the continuing and rapid escalation of the cost of key raw materials, particularly butadiene, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase prices of its Blendex® products globally, by up to $3.53/kg (approximately 25%) depending on the grade. The increase is effective September 1st 2008 or as contacts allow.