Conair to Show Dryers Made in Shanghai at ChinaPlas;EnergySmart™ System for PET Processors Also Debuts

ConairCarousel™ Plus dryers made locally in Shanghai will be exhibited for the first time by The Conair Group in Booth # E3G31 at ChinaPlas 2008. The company will also feature its EnergySmart™ drying system, which gives PET processors precise control over their material while cutting energy consumption by up to 67%.

DSM Dyneema to exhibit at AQUA SUR 2008 - Hall B, stand B90

DyneemaUrmond (NL), March 14 - During the International Aquaculture Exhibition AQUA SUR 2008, DSM will showcase its innovative product Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, demonstrating the many benefits this ultra strong polyethylene fiber brings to the aquaculture industry.

AVERY DENNISON NAMES DONALD A. NOLAN GROUP VICE PRESIDENT, ROLL MATERIALS

Avery DennisonLeiden, The Netherlands - Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) announced today that Donald A. Nolan has been named group vice president, Roll Materials, effective March 3, 2008. He will be based in the worldwide Roll Materials headquarters in Mentor, Ohio.

Rapid Highlights Latest Developments at Chinaplas’2008

Rapid(March 10th , 2008, Shanghai)- Rapid Granulators, the world leader in plastic granulation and recycling technology headquartered in Sweden, will bring up its latest developments, Rapid 100 and 150 series to Chinaplas 2008 at Booth E3G32, following the successful launch of Rapid “Open hearted” range 300, 400, 500 series at the show in 2007.

PPG receives “Friendship Award” from Shandong Government

PPG IndustriesPPG's performance glazings strategic business unit (SBU) has received a special "Friendship Award" from China's Shandong Provincial People's Government for its "contributions and dedication to Shandong’s social development and economic construction."

Borealis’ innovation capability drives strong financial performance

Borealis• Net profit growth of 29% (excluding one-off gain from sale of Norwegian operations) underpinned by Value Creation through Innovation strategy, focus on key market segments, and positive market conditions.

PHILIPS ADOPTS DSM’S XANTAR® FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF LIGHTING ENCLOSURES

DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced Xantar® C (PC/ABS) for the manufacture of lighting components. The Xantar® C material is now being used for the production of end caps for Centura 2, an important new range of luminaires from Philips.DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced Xantar® C (PC/ABS) for the manufacture of lighting components. The Xantar® C material is now being used for the production of end caps for Centura 2, an important new range of luminaires from Philips.

Strategic Cooperation, Market Sharing, Trade Complementation China-U.S. Plastics Industry Summit 2008 coming soon

Adsale(March 10, 2008, Shanghai, China) To promote the plastics industry’s cooperation between China and U.S., China-U.S. Plastics Industry Summit 2008 will be held on April 16, 2008 in Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel. China Plastics Processing Industry Association (CPPIA), The Society of Plastics Industry, Inc (SPI), China Plastic Machine Industry Association, Shanghai Society of Plastics Industry and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. will jointly host the event. The themes of Summit will focus on the technology developments and industrial challenges on the future China-U.S. outlook.