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HOUSTON, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or SBCs, and TNK Bitumen Performance, a unit of TNK-BP, a leading Russian oil company and producer of TNK Alfabit, a polymer-modified bitumen, are pleased to announce the successful pavement of the first-ever, Russian circuit Moscow Raceway, a multifunctional raceway circuit, located 77 kilometers from Moscow along the Novorizhsky Highway....
HOUSTON, June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers today announced the first commercial application of its NEXAR polymer technology. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100728/DA42514LOGO) "With the launch of Columbia Sportswear's latest cooling technology, the first commercial application of our NEXAR specialty polymer technology has been achieved," said Holger R. Jung, Kraton's Vice...
HOUSTON, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: "KRA"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or SBCs, and PolyOne Distribution, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announce the execution of a distribution agreement to add Cariflex polyisoprene products to the PolyOne product line. "Kraton Polymers chose PolyOne Distribution as our distributor for Cariflex IR products due to their deep...
HOUSTON, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA) announced today that Kraton's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Stephen E. Tremblay will present at the Oppenheimer 7th Annual Industrials Conference on May 16, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. A live webcast of this presentation may be accessed at: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/opco/industrials2012/83209331.cfm or at http://www.kraton.com/ by selecting the...
HOUSTON, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Polymers LLC (together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, "Kraton"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or "SBCs," announces a general price increase in the Asia Pacific Region of 200 USD/MT for all Kraton SIS polymers and compounds. Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, these price increases will take effect June 1, 2012. About Kraton Polymers Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA),...
HOUSTON, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Polymers LLC (together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, "Kraton"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or "SBCs," announces a general price increase in Europe, Africa and the Middle East of Euro 250/MT for all Kraton SIS and SIBS polymers and compounds. Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, these price increases will take effect June 1, 2012. About Kraton Polymers Kraton Performance Polymers,...
HOUSTON, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Polymers LLC (together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, "Kraton"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or "SBCs," announces a general price increase in the Americas of 330 USD/MT or 15 cpp, for all Kraton SIS and SIBS polymers and compounds. Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, these price increases will take effect June 1, 2012. About Kraton Polymers Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE:...
HOUSTON, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers announces that it has scheduled a conference call on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss First Quarter 2012 financial results. The company expects to release its results after market close on Monday, April 30, 2012. Kraton invites you to listen to the conference call, which will be broadcast live...
HOUSTON, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: "KRA"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or SBCs, announces the first commercial sale and application of its highly modified asphalt (HiMA) technology in the United States. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120410/DA83396) The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (DOT) is using Kraton Polymers' HiMA technology in a two-mile rehabilitation project on Interstate 40 in...
HOUSTON and SHANGHAI, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Polymers LLC (together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, "Kraton"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or "SBCs," announces plans to showcase its latest advancements in recyclable and environmentally-friendly PVC and phthalate-free products at Chinaplas 2012. "Chinaplas 2012 is the perfect venue for Kraton Polymers to showcase our latest technological advancements in environmentally-friendly...
