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SHANGHAI, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) will feature a range of advanced Saflex® polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers and XIR® reflective film products during the 2012 China Glass exposition held in Shanghai, China April 2-5, 2012. The company will showcase acoustic damping and heat-reducing technologies for automotive and architectural laminated glass applications, as well as structural and advanced color interlayer solutions for the architectural market...
AKRON, Ohio, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: SHLM), a leading global supplier of engineered plastics, masterbatches, specialty powders and distribution services, will feature "Surface Solutions - Bringing Performance, Appearance and Processing to the Surface" at NPE 2012 in Orlando, Florida, April 1 to 5. Visitors to Booth 15000 in the South Hall will learn how Polybatch(®) Surface Solutions provide unique combinations of technical, operational and...
HOUSTON, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or "SBCs," announces the first product of a series of new compounds for automotive interior applications that utilize slush molding technology. Kraton(TM) ST5100 provides the automotive industry with an environmentally-friendly alternative to PVC and thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in addition to superior features and benefits. "We are...
GLEN ALLEN, Va., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets announces the release of its latest report on ESD protection materials for the photovoltaics industry titled, "Markets for ESD and Antistatic Protection Materials and Products in Electronics 2012. In the report NanoMarkets estimates that the total market for ESD protection products in electronics applications will grow at a CAGR of about 13% from a value of about $1.4 billion in 2012 to about $3.4...
SHANGHAI, China and HOUSTON, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or "SBCs," is advancing its Asian expansion strategy to support the needs of new and existing customers. Kraton continues to offer a strong presence in the Asia Pacific region through its technology and investment in additional resources to support tremendous growth in the region. "We are committed to our customers in China...
SMA® 9000 products to debut at NPE 2012 and Chinaplas 2012 shows Exton, Pa (PRWEB) March 21, 2012 New SMA® 9000 series pellet masterbatches from Cray Valley are formulated concentrates that are optimized to improve polyamide performance. Ideal for extrusing and compounding, SMA 9000 series concentrates are designed to improve melt strength of post-consumer, post-industrial and virgin polyamides. Beyond chain extension, they serve as compatibilizers for blends, or dispersants for...
HOUSTON, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation (together, the "Company"), two subsidiaries of Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA) (together with its subsidiaries including the Company, "Kraton"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announced today that it has completed its offering of $100,000,000 principal amount of its 6.75% Senior Notes due 2019 at an issue price of 101.250%. The notes constitute a...
HOUSTON, March 16, 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 April 1, 2012. About KratonKraton Performance Polymers, Inc.(NYSE: KRA), through its...
HOUSTON, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation (together, the "Company"), two subsidiaries of Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA) (together with its subsidiaries including the Company, "Kraton"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announced today that it has launched and priced an offering of $100,000,000 principal amount of its 6.75% Senior Notes due 2019. The notes will constitute a further...
HOUSTON, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation (together, the "Company"), two subsidiaries of Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA) (together with its subsidiaries including the Company, "Kraton"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announced today that it intends to sell, subject to market and other conditions, $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2019 (the "additional notes")....
