huntsman and chemie plast join forces for fakuma
huntsman and chemie plast join forces for fakuma
huntsman and chemie plast join forces for fakuma
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News Release<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
CONTACTS:<br />
17 October 2011 Simone Richter<br />
+49 (0) 541 914 1207<br />
HUNTSMAN AND CHEMIE PLAST JOIN FORCES FOR FAKUMA<br />
Fakuma, Messe Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany<br />
18 to 22 October 2011 / Hall 4 – Booth 4215<br />
Osnabrück, Germany – Thermo<strong>plast</strong>ic polyurethane (TPU) experts from Huntsman will travel to<br />
Friedrichshafen, Germany, in October to participate in Fakuma – the international trade fair <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>plast</strong>ics processing.<br />
As in previous years, Huntsman will share st<strong>and</strong> space at Fakuma with Chemie Plast – its<br />
commercial distribution partner in Germany. Independently, Huntsman <strong>and</strong> Chemie Plast each have<br />
more than 25 years experience in the <strong>plast</strong>ics processing industry. Together they <strong>for</strong>m a <strong>for</strong>midable<br />
partnership: Huntsman has a reputation <strong>for</strong> excellence in the development of first-class TPU<br />
materials; <strong>and</strong> Chemie Plast is an added-value distributor that helps companies source innovative<br />
<strong>plast</strong>ic materials <strong>for</strong> a wide variety of applications.<br />
Huntsman Polyurethanes has one of the widest TPU technology plat<strong>for</strong>ms available anywhere in the<br />
world. Its IROGRAN ® <strong>and</strong> AVALON ® TPUs can be injection molded, extruded <strong>and</strong> compounded <strong>for</strong><br />
use in automotive components, cables <strong>and</strong> wires, glazing systems, footwear, leisure equipment <strong>and</strong><br />
other consumer products as well industrial machines <strong>and</strong> equipment.<br />
At Fakuma, Chemie Plast <strong>and</strong> Huntsman will display a range of TPU solutions including IROGRAN ®<br />
A 95 K 6977 – a thermo<strong>plast</strong>ic material that offers excellent physical properties including high wear<br />
<strong>and</strong> temperature resistance. Originally developed <strong>for</strong> use in the production of hydraulic seals,<br />
IROGRAN ® A 95 K 6977 is now also popular in the manufacture of transportation belts, bumpers <strong>and</strong><br />
shock absorbers.<br />
German customers using IROGRAN ® A 95 K 6977 include Breco Antriebstechnik Breher GmbH &<br />
Co. KG – a producer of polyurethane timing belt technology. More in<strong>for</strong>mation about Huntsman <strong>and</strong><br />
Chemie Plast’s work with Breco will be released on the first day of Fakuma.<br />
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News Release<br />
If you are a journalist visiting Fakuma <strong>and</strong> would like to arrange a meeting with representatives from<br />
Huntsman <strong>and</strong> Chemie Plast, please contact: Natalie Yates at the Huntsman Polyurethanes press<br />
office on: +44 (0) 7714766106 or by email at: natalie@may-fifteen.co.uk<br />
Alternatively go to www.<strong>huntsman</strong>.com/tpu or www.<strong>chemie</strong>-<strong>plast</strong>.de to find out more about the<br />
respective companies.<br />
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About Huntsman:<br />
Huntsman is a global manufacturer <strong>and</strong> marketer of differentiated chemicals. Our operating companies manufacture<br />
products <strong>for</strong> a variety of global industries, including chemicals, <strong>plast</strong>ics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints <strong>and</strong><br />
coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances <strong>and</strong> packaging.<br />
Originally known <strong>for</strong> pioneering innovations in packaging <strong>and</strong>, later, <strong>for</strong> rapid <strong>and</strong> integrated growth in petrochemicals,<br />
Huntsman has approximately 12,000 employees <strong>and</strong> operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2010<br />
revenues of over $9 billion. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at<br />
www.<strong>huntsman</strong>.com.<br />
Forward Looking Statements:<br />
Statements in this release that are not historical are <strong>for</strong>ward-looking statements. These statements are based on<br />
management’s current beliefs <strong>and</strong> expectations. The <strong>for</strong>ward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty<br />
<strong>and</strong> changes in circumstances <strong>and</strong> involve risks <strong>and</strong> uncertainties that may affect the company’s operations, markets,<br />
products, services, prices <strong>and</strong> other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies’ filings with the U.S. Securities <strong>and</strong><br />
Exchange Commission. Significant risks <strong>and</strong> uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, financial, economic,<br />
competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory <strong>and</strong> technological factors. In addition, the completion of any<br />
transactions described in this release is subject to a number of uncertainties <strong>and</strong> closing will be subject to approvals <strong>and</strong><br />
other customary conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such transactions will be completed or that the<br />
company’s expectations will be realized. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any <strong>for</strong>ward-looking<br />
statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.
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