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informThe Ticona Magazinerelocation special09.2008Projekt XXL:The world’s largest POM plantFULL SPEED AHEAD:The approval processSEAN Kemp:How can I help you?TI-BR1056DE09.2008

editorialDear readers,Carsten W. WörnerDirector Sales & Marketing EuropeContact:| infoservice@ticona.comTicona Kelsterbach is being relocated:We are giving up the site we’ve operated forso many years and moving our production,pilot plant and research and development toHöchst Industrial Park.The topic of relocation is of tremendousimportance to all of us. That’s why we’vededicated this special edition of informto the subject. It provides backgroundinformation about the move and lets you bea part of the worldwide team implementingthis complex process. Together we’ll take agood look at Ticona’s new site – and lookback at the old one. We’ll also report onwhy the agreement with Fraport is a goodsolution for all concerned and what advantagesthe modern new construction willoffer us and our partners in the future. Andwe’ll also inform you about the approvalprocess and introduce you to the relocationteam at Ticona.No doubt you have a few questions of yourown concerning our relocation. To provideyou with the best possible support at alltimes, we’ve named Seán Kemp as centralcontact. He will be available to help youover the course of the next three years until2011. An extensive interview in this issuelets you get to know Seán Kemp a littlebetter.We hope you enjoy reading our special issueand that it sparks your enthusiasm for ourproject of the century.Best regards, Carsten W. WörnercontentInformation Service:Telephone:+49 (0)180 5842662(0,14 €/min. + local landline rates)E-Mail:infoservice@ticona.dewww.ticona.comApproval3 Full speed aheadInterview4 How can I help you?Relocation7 Ticona goes HöchstSite8 Höchst Industrial Park –the new Ticona site9 The Behrens Building9 The industrial park: Key figuresProjekt XXL10 The world’s largest POM plant11 Lead roles in the project of the centuryHistory12 Step by step to No. 1Worldwide14 Ticona worldwideinform 09.2008

approvalThe approval process shifts into high gearFull speed aheadNew plant, new permit. That, in so many words, describes what it takesto relocate Ticona to Höchst Industrial Park. Because although Ticonahas already been operating the plant at Kelsterbach for more than 45years, the implantation and operation of the new production facility requiresregulatory approval. The government agency responsible for thisis the Darmstadt Regional Government Office, Frankfurt OccupationalHealth, Safety and Environment Protection Department.This permit application is an extensive onebecause the new Ticona plant is a project ofmajor proportions; after all, the facility thatwill find its new home to the west of Frankfurtwill be the world’s largest POM plant.The permit application that Ticona submittedto the responsible authorities andmore than 20 different specialist agencies onNovember 30, 2007 comprises 16 binders.Its 23 sections formally apply for permissionto erect and operate a POM productionplant with a capacity of 170,000 metric tonsper year at Höchst Industrial Park accordingto § 4 (1) German Federal ImmissionControl Act (BImSchG). It describes theproduction process and plant environment,in particular, and provides details on the environmentalprotection and waste recyclingmeasures. The company began preparingpermit application documents already inthe spring of 2007, but site plans and otherspecific parts of the documentation couldnot be issued before the final siting decisionwas made. In compiling the documentationfor the permit application, Ticona obtainedsupport from Infraserv Höchst’s permitmanagement department. Proof of the twocompanies’ successful collaboration lies inthe result: The application was completedright on schedule.Public disclosureUnder the provisions of the German FederalImmission Control Act, the approvalprocess calls for the participation of thegeneral public. For this reason, certainmunicipalities designated by the DarmstadtRegional Government Office as particularlyconcerned were given public access to theapplication documents. This occurred inearly 2008 in Frankfurt, Höchst, Sindlingenand Kelsterbach. For four weeks, interestedcitizens had the opportunity to inspect thedocuments. Criticism – and also suggestions– from the “public” are incorporated intothe process here by means of “objections”,whereby the legislators’ intention is toensure a maximum of input from thoseaffected by the project under consideration.Presentation of the projectat an administrative hearingUpon conclusion of the public disclosure, atotal of only five objections were received.With the participation of more than a dozenexperts from associated specialist agencies,a few journalists and the few individualsraising objections, it took only four hoursfor the permit authorities, the DarmstadtRegional Government Office, to declare thatthe Ticona’s permit application had beenadequately discussed and reviewed in anopen forum. The presiding President of theRegional Council (Regierungspräsident),Gerold Dieke, explained how the reviewcould be concluded so rapidly: “Basically,we’ve already known the facility very wellfor 40 years.” So he’s not expecting anysurprises.Permit for the start of constructionEverything points toward approval – thiswas also borne out by the permit for thepreliminary start of construction grantedto Ticona by the Darmstadt RegionalGovernment Office in accordance with § 8aof the Federal Immission Control Act onMay 16, 2008. Immediately upon notificationof that approval, preparatory measuresstarted at the construction site in HöchstIndustrial Park.The final construction and operating permitis expected by autumn of 2008.Technical Head of the completerelocation project is Dr. MatthiasGöring (left). Uwe Schlüsener(right) is responsible for preparingthe permit application and for contactwith government authorities.The team in front of a display ofthe new Ticona plant at HöchstIndustrial Park. From left to right:Wolfgang Günther (Infraserv),Uwe Schlüsener, Stefanie Sommer(Infraserv), Dr. Matthias Göring,Hayo Kiehl (Infraserv)Having obtained the preliminaryconstruction permit, constructionwork begins.inform 09.2008

interviewSeán Kemp, Commercial Relocation Leader”How can I help you?“A shiny wedding band graces Seán Kemp’s ring finger – testimony to the factthat he has been married to his childhood sweetheart for almost thirty years.“Family is the most important thing in life,” says Kemp, the father of threegrown children. He even became a grandfather just over a year ago.CV - Seán KempThe most important steps in his career2008Commercial Relocation LeaderSales Manager - UK and Ireland2007Winner of the Celanese Value Award2007Appointed Global ValueMarketing and Sales Leader2004Earned Six Sigma Black Belt forEuropean commercial organizationManaged various pricing projects(Celanese-wide)1999Business Manager (General Industry)from 1992Technical Services SupervisorTechnical & Development Manager1989Joined Ticona in UK as ComputerAided Engineering Engineerfrom 1984Manager in a high technologycompanyWorked on the development ofnew business modelsEarned diploma in Computer AidedEngineering (HNC with distinctions)while workingfrom 1972Studied Electronic Engineering andToolmaking (promoted to Foremanat SFK)In actual fact, Kemp promised his wife thathe would spend more time back in the UK,where he lives. At the beginning of 2008he wanted to cut back a bit on his time inKelsterbach and focus on his new role asSales Manager for the UK and Ireland.However, when offered the job as CommercialRelocation Leader for Ticona,Kemp could not refuse: “I didn’t hesitatefor a single minute. This is a terrific responsibility.”It is obvious why Kemp was offered thejob: With his practical training and subsequentdegree in engineering, he has acquiredthe expertise required for the technicalprocesses; he has also gained additionalleadership qualities through his managementexperience. Moreover, after 19 years atInterview with Seán Kemp:Relocation questions answeredWhen will the foundation stone for thenew plant be laid?The foundation stone ceremony will take placein September 2008. Foundation work for thenew plant is already under way but the foundationstone ceremony will officially mark thestart of building construction.When will customers receive a detailedtimetable for the relocation, which theycan use to plan around?The majority of our customers are probablynot interested in all the details of our constructionand planning, however, what is importantfor our customers to know is when we will beable to start production trials. This will happenin 2010, but we will only be able to providea schedule of the milestones when we haveTicona, Kemp knows the company likethe back of his hand. Seán Kemp is a manof action. „Of course, I relax sometimesafter a job has been completed, but I can’tstand to be idle for too long“, he admits.He will get the chance to prove this inthe coming months and years as he makeshimself available to Ticona customers roundthe clock to answer any questions they mayhave about the relocation.In the interview with inform, Seán Kemphas already answered some questions thatone person or another couldn’t wait to ask.If, however, you would like to know more,do not hesitate to contact Seán Kemp. He’llbe happy to help you further!obtained legal approval from the RegionalCouncil. To the best of our knowledge thiswill be in the autumn of this year.Can you say at this stage how long thetransition phase between the old and newplants will be? How long a buffer periodhas been allowed?We are planning to have the plant fully commissionedin 2010. We will then be runningthe plants (Höchst and Kelsterbach) in parallelinitially. We will take this time to adjust andoptimize the new plant before the Kelsterbachplant is shut down in mid 2011, a verygenerous transition period has therefore beenallowed. We intend to issue regular updates toour customers and would encourage them tocontact us if they have any concerns.inform 09.2008

powertrain interviewA highly complex 3-D model simulatesall process flows prior to start-up.The relocation was justified by concernsabout safety because of the airport locationnear the Kelsterbach site – will thenew plant be far enough away?Yes, air traffic is not an issue for the locationof the new plant at the Höchst Industrial Park.Although the Industrial Park is in the vicinityof the Ticona Kelsterbach site, there is a flightdistance of seven kilometers between the twosites. That is sufficient to ensure that FrankfurtAirport has no worrying implications for thenew site at Höchst.Are all Ticona products affected by therelocation?No, only Hostaform ® POM and Celstran ®LFRT are currently produced at the Kelsterbachsite and are affected by the relocation,both products will be manufactured at the newHöchst site from mid 2011.Does that also apply to the medical technologyproducts?Yes, the new plant will produce the entireHostaform ® Medical Technology (MT ® ) graderange currently made at Kelsterbach. Ticona isunique in the extent of the products it offers tothe medical market and will remain so for thelong term.Are there products, previously manufacturedat Kelsterbach that will no longer beproduced at the new Höchst site?There is no intention to rationalize the graderange in conjunction with the relocation. Wedo of course review our product offerings on aregular basis to ensure they meet with customerand manufacturing requirements, it is howeverrare that we have to discontinue grades.In other words, will all the usual productscontinue to be manufactured in the Ticonaproduction plant or will there be importsfrom other production sites?The new plant in the Höchst Industrial Parkwill be able to produce all the products, to thesame high specifications, in the Ticona productportfolio as the plant at Kelsterbach produces.It will therefore not be necessary to supplyour customers with materials from productionsites in the USA or from our Asian alliancepartners. It should be noted that Ticona doeshave global grades that are produced to thesame exacting standards from alternative locationsaround the globe.How will you ensure that the productsmanufactured in Höchst are of the samehigh quality as those produced at Kelsterbach?In our business, quality is the result of the productionprocess. The same proven technology,and the same quality processes will be used inthe Höchst site, our quality release data will becompared to ensure the materials are equivalentand within specification.Will the quality agreements be revised?No, as we have stated, the specifications willnot change and so the quality agreementsshould not need to be revised. The entireproduction process will remain the same triedand trusted operation – in future it will simplybe carried out in a new plant.Will the technology of the plant at thenew site be changed or improved as comparedwith the Kelsterbach plant?Process management in our plant at Kelsterbachis state-of-the-art because it representsthe culmination of over 40 years continualprocess optimization. Chemistry is a continuum,as it were, and not static. The technologyof the new plant takes forward this processof optimization begun over 40 years ago. Thenew plant will therefore produce the samehigh quality products that our customers havecome to expect.One last question: Why isthe plant being built inGermany, a productionlocation with such highlabor costs?We produce engineeringthermoplastics and are thereforereliant on a manufacturinglocation that has a highlydeveloped infrastructure ofknowledge carriers and qualifiedemployees. In addition,we are closest here to ourcustomers in Europe becauseFrankfurt is just unbeatablywell situatedand therefore accessiblewithinEurope.Seán KempCommercial Relocation LeaderE-mail: sean.kemp@ticona.co.ukinform 09.2008

elocationA forward-looking decisionTicona goes HöchstTicona’s Kelsterbach works are just a few kilometers from the FrankfurtAirport. In 2000, the airport’s operating company, Fraport, decided toadd a new runway that would lie directly adjacent to the grounds ofthe Ticona works. The management of Celanese and Ticona knew rightaway that a runway and a chemical plant could not coexist in such closeproximity. Because the first rule of Ticona’s safety philosophy is toprevent risks.So Ticona filed an objection. The ensuingdispute between Ticona, the airport operatorFraport and government authoritieslasted several years. Ticona’s position wasclear and ultimately accepted by all parties:The risk associated with the constructionof the runway was unacceptable for the safeoperation of the plant. Either plans for therunway would have to be reconsidered andFraport would have to choose another locationfor the runway, or else Ticona wouldhave to be relocated.Through the mediation of the State ofHessen, Celanese/Ticona and Fraportagreed on a cost-neutral relocation ofTicona Kelsterbach. With the decision togive up the site and resolve the legal dispute.In the beginning there was the question ofwhere to put the plant now…An international and cross-functionalCelanese/Ticona team set the process ofthe site search in motion. The decision toselect a new location in Germany was madequickly. That left about fifty locations fromwhich to choose. The key criteria in thedecision were: Availability of raw materials,reliability of energy supply and the processreliability of the overall project.In the summer of 2007, the generalmanagement of Celanese/Ticona ultimately chose HöchstIndustrial Park, which lies justseven kilometers – as the crowflies – from the works’ original location.The industrial park is already home to threeCelanese businesses: Celanese ChemicalsEurope GmbH, Celanese Emulsions GmbHand Nutrinova GmbH.“Höchst Industrial Park presents the bestoverall package: It completely met all ofour essential criteria. When we comparedsites, Höchst Industrial Park was thus ableto prevail against the competitors, giving usimplicit confidence in our decision,” saysGeneral Manager and Head of Ticona’sKelsterbach site, Dr. Joachim Gersdorf.“The extraordinary advantage of this optionis that it allows us to retain the know-howof our workforce.”Ticona is also receiving full support forits siting decision from the political side:“Höchst Industrial Park offers the best conditionsfor Ticona,” explained Frankfurt’smayor, Petra Roth, and planning departmenthead, Edwin Schwarz.Construction work began at the new locationat the end of May 2008. From here on,everything will fall into place very rapidly:Part of the new plant will go into operationalready in 2009. In 2010, the two plants willbe operated in parallel. And then startingfrom 2011, the new Höchst productionfacilities will finally go into full operation,completely replacing the production of theKelsterbach plant.Production employee Jürgen Rothhas been working at the Kelsterbachsite for 35 years: “When you’veseen the plant grow little by littleover the years like I have, it’s hardto leave it all behind,” he says. “Itreally seems a little like home somehow.”Roth no doubt mirrors thesentiments of many of his colleagueshere, especially the older ones.Nevertheless, there are also otheropinions. Kai Horst is since fiveyears in Kesterbach and he is lookingforward to working at HöchstIndustrial Park in the future: “I thinkit’s a good thing that we’re movingto the industrial park and will beworking closer to the other Celanesecompanies there in the future.”Salvatore Cravotta has also beenpart of the team for the past 5 yearsnow. He, too, is happy about movingto the industrial park: „Being partof a brand new production plantright from the start is a uniqueopportunity.inform 09.2008

SiteHöchst Industrial Park – the new Ticona siteThe Höchst district lies 10 kilometers west of downtown Frankfurt/Germany, there where the Niddameets the Main. Originally a municipality of its own, Höchst was incorporated as part of Frankfurt in1928. Today about half of the land registry sub-district Höchst is occupied by Industrial Park Höchst.View in 1866View in 2006New site in quadrant G3/G4Höchst Industrial ParkThe history of Höchst Industrial Park datesback to 1863. To the west of Höchst’s citywall five workers established a chemicalfactory, which developed over the courseof many decades into the major global corporation,Hoechst AG.Today, 145 years later, the grounds ofHöchst Industrial Park span more than460 hectares (1140 acres) and its 800 buildingsare home to over 90 companies andsome 22,000 employees. It is one of theworld’s largest locations for research andproduction in the areas of chemistry, pharmaceuticalsand biotechnology.In its present form, the industrial parkoriginated out of what was once the mainplant of Hoechst AG. The latter was splitup into separate entities beginning from1997, control of which was then transferredto various companies.Infraserv GmbH & Co. Höchst KG hasbeen the site operator since 1998. In thatcapacity, Infraserv Höchst is responsiblefor the complete infrastructure at the site.In addition, Infraserv provides a widerange of services such as facilities management,IT services, logistics or emergencymanagement.Ticona will also take advantage of this“full service” package. In the future, allinfrastructure not considered part of thecore process of Ticona production – such assteam, electricity, logistics, waste disposal orsite security, for example – will be suppliedand/or supported by Infraserv.Celanese Chemicals Europe GmbH,Celanese Emulsions GmbH and NutrinovaGmbH already operate at the site on thisbasis today. Since the industrial park wasestablished, Celanese has been a limitedpartner with a share of about 30%, withsimilar shares also being held by Sanofi-Aventis and Clariant.Ticona siteThe new Ticona site is very centrally locatedin the southwestern part of the industrialpark (in quadrant G3/G4, to be precise) andcomprises an area of about 10 hectares(25 acres). Over the coming months andyears, the production facilities and furtherbuildings will be erected here.Construction site in August 2008inform 09.2008

SiteThe Behrens Building atHöchst Industrial ParkDesigned by architect Peter Behrens, the world-renowned“Behrens-Bau” or “Behrens Building” was erected from1920 to 1924. The building was the hallmark of HoechstAG – its bridge and tower were depicted on the company’slogo from 1947 through 1997. Today the building is underthe management of Infraserv.The industrial park: Key figuresAreaNumber of production, research and service companies present over 90Investment over the past 8 years by the companies presentNumber of people employed at the industrial parkNumber of buildingsTrimodal port / inland harbor (rail-road-water)Total length of pipelines on the groundsInternal road networkInternal rail networkStorage areaNumber of raw materials available 250Various process media (steam, cooling, coolants)Various service and process water qualitiesTransshipment of 20,000 containers and 700,000 metric tonsof bulk goods per yearAnnual transshipment volume460 hectares (1140 acres)around 3.1 billion euros22,000 (4,000 of whom work in research and development)more than 800 leased and rental buildings, 120 productionfacilities, more than 80 laboratory and office buildingsapprox. 800 kilometers (500 miles)approx. 72 kilometers (45 miles)approx. 57 kilometers (35 miles)approx. 300,000 square meters (3.2 million square feet)approx. 2 million metric tonsinform 09.2008

projekt XXLCreation between Höchst and HaarlemProjekt XXL: The world’s largest POM plantThe construction of the new Ticona plant in Höchst Industrial Park is no small task – it’s been tenyears since the chemical industry launched a project of this magnitude in Europe – and it representsan extraordinary challenge for Ticona.Model of the plantThe new plant’s technologywill be improved in certainrespects, but basically it will bethe same as the one in Kelsterbach– but somewhat larger,however, in order to achievegreater capacity.The plant at Ticona’s Kelsterbach site grewover the course of 45 years, developingstep by step to eventually reach its currentsize. With the construction of a new facilityat Höchst Industrial Park, the situation iscompletely different, however: Within 18months, the world’s largest POM plantwill be created here – erected according totoday’s highest technological standards,but without leaving the proven productiontechnology of the previous plant behind.Ensuring the smooth execution of this processdemands top performance from eachof the partners involved. The Celanese/Ticona relocation team obtained such acommitment from its partner in the project,the undisputed benchmark company in thearea of plant design and construction: FluorCorporation, an American company withEuropean headquarters in the Netherlands.In Fluor’s building in the Dutch city ofHaarlem, about halfway between Amsterdam’sSchiphol Airport and the North Seacoast, about 100 people are working on thedesign of the new Ticona plant. In order tohandle the complexity of the productionfacilities right from the outset during theplanning phase, a cross-functional teamof experts from Celanese/Ticona andFluor was formed. It consists primarily of10inform 09.2008

projekt XXLengineers – but also lawyers and businessmanagers – who participate in process,engineering and contract management activitiesas well as in the procurement of plantequipment.The team gathers expert input from theentire Celanese network, orders componentsfrom all over the world, and placesdetail orders with specialists from countriesnear and far. In doing so, this emphasizesthe importance of the high quality of eachindividual part to be installed in the newplant. This represents a particularly challenginggoal at the present time, becauseobtaining the best quality at the right priceis especially difficult whenever the plantconstruction sector experiences a period ofstrong economic expansion.In May 2008, the first phase of planning, the“basic engineering phase”, was completedand the second phase, the “detail engineeringphase”, began.In order to meet the project’s tight schedule,the individual planning steps that make upthe designers’ day-to-day operations mustrun in parallel, seamlessly intertwined foroptimal efficiency. To this end, the resultsgenerated by the various technical groupsare combined into a highly complex 3-Dmodel of the plant. This computer modelmakes it possible to simulate process flows– a virtual precursor of the actual plant.Based on this digital construction roadmap,the entire design of the new plant will bemonitored and all steps will be simulatedhere in advance.Preparations underwayfor the foundationLead roles in the project of the centuryThe Celanese/Ticona team in Haarlemwould not be able to function without excellentcooperation on the part of all involved.Think of the design of the newplant as a practical example of globalization:The core team based in the Dutch cityof Haarlem has access to the experienceand know-how of the experts at all of theCelanese/Ticona sites. That’s because thecore team is the group that initiates, guides,evaluates, documents – and, of course, isalso ultimately responsible for – the entireprocess of creating the new plant.Three American Celanese employees haverelocated to Haarlem for the duration of theplanning phase. There they work with sixcolleagues from Kelsterbach, one of whomis Dr. Jens Schiebisch. The new constructionof the plant is “the biggest project evercarried out by Celanese/Ticona,” explainsSchiebisch. In so doing, he and his teamhave an extraordinary mission to fulfill:They must take the knowledge acquiredthrough continuous process optimizationin Kelsterbach over the course of 40 yearsand transfer it into the layout of the newplant. So this unique production know-howmust now be adapted for the new productionfacility. That means everything mustbe planned and designed, process step byprocess step.Therefore the core team relies on two kindsof competence: First, the detailed processcontrol level, which is covered by the Ticonaemployees, and second, the complex macroprocess management level, which is handledby the US Celanese colleagues who have experiencefrom major projects of similar scope.Schiebisch is fully satisfied with the cooperation:“All of the activities performed arefitting together perfectly.” And his colleaguesare the first to agree with him whenhe describes the work on this project of thecentury as an “utterly amazing experience.”Dr. Jens Schiebisch (right) with hisAmerican Celanese colleague Don Starrinform 09.200811

History1961It’s an almost universal phenomenon, the tendency to wax nostalgic whenever we relocate. Ticona’sTicona Kelsterbach’s milestonesStep by step to No. 1glance back to the past, to the “good old days”, spans nearly fifty years of history at the Kelsterbach site.Without a doubt, those years have a success story to tell:Meanwhile Ticona has become internationally synonymouswith the term “engineering plastics”, worldwide leader inhigh performance polymers in five out of the six products inits portfolio. We can look back with pride at the history ofTicona at the Kelsterbach site: The production of Hostaformstarted in 1964. Back then, the site manufactured about 5,000tons per year. Through continual expansion of production,systematic optimization and partial renewal, capacity wassteadily increased. By 2008, it had reached 110,000 tons. Togetherwith the administrative employees, around 850 peoplework at the main site in Kelsterbach today.19641967197419761961The “Ticona Polymer Works” is established in Kelsterbach. It is a joint venture ofCelanese Corporation of America and Hoechst AG.1964Start of Hostaform ® POM production, capacity 5,000 tons per annum1967One example for innovative problem solutions with Hostaform ® POM: In an 8-mmmovie camera, all gears for the transmission of force and the variable shutter aremade of Hostaform ® POM.1973Production increased to 60,000 tons POM per annum1974At the World Cup soccer championship in Munich, nearly all of the players wearAdidas soccer shoes with a screw-in cleat system made of Hostaform ® POM.1976Application development is a key factor in the success of Hostaform ® POM in socalled“outsert molding”. It involves the injection molding of different functionalcomponents onto a base plate in a single operation.1986Hostaform ® POM makes a key contribution in the substitution of metal speakergrilles in the automobile. Essential factors include production benefits, e.g. simplifiedassembly and outstanding product characteristics such as good flow properties andvibration damping effects as well as high toughness and stiffness.1994Certification according to ISO 9001.1995Start of production of Celstran ® LFRT long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics with acapacity of 400 tons.1997Production expanded to 90,000 tons of POM per annum1998Modernization of Hostaform ® POM production in Kelsterbach results in energysavings of more than 25 percent within three years.Modernization of Trioxane manufacturing makes it possible to dispense withmethylene chloride completely; wastewater loading is reduced as a result.12inform 09.2008

History1999Celstran ® LFRT PP is the first long fiber reinforced thermoplastic to be injectionmolded for a dashboard.2000The pilot plant goes into operation.Ticona joins “Hessen Environmental Alliance”, an alliance launched by political andbusiness organizations to optimize environmental protection and conserve naturalresources.2001The start-up of the new methanol pipeline eliminates the need to transport dangerousgoods (up to 20 shipments per day).Modernization of the wastewater treatment plant2002The production line for Celstran ® + LFRT goes in operation.Certification according to ISO 14001The global headquarters of Ticona is relocated to Kelsterbach: 265 employees movefrom Frankfurt and from Höchst Industrial Park into the ultra-modern new administrationbuilding R300. All together, 900 employees work at the site now.2003Certification according to ISO/TS 16949:20022005The production line for the manufacture of a medical technology variant ofHostaform ® POM goes into operation.Production expanded to 110,000 tons POM per annum2006Ticona earns the Environmental Innovation Award from the Industrial Association ofReinforced Plastics for the Celstran ® LFRT recycling concept and a plastics award for apolyester project (Frost & Sullivan).November 29, 2006Announcement of the site relocation and start of the search for a new locationJuly 27, 2007Announcement of the decision on the new location: Relocation of Ticona Kelsterbachto Höchst Industrial Park.May 5, 2008Presentation of the project at an administrative hearing; permit for the start of preliminaryconstruction in accordance with § 8a German Federal Immission Control Act.3rd quarter 2008Expected date of approval2009Partial launch of operations at Höchst Industrial Park2010Parallel operation of the plants in Kelsterbach and Höchst2011Complete relocation of production to Höchst; closure of the Kelsterbach site19861995200020052006Copyright: Reed Expo / Fotos: Lars Behrendtinform 09.200813

worldwideGlobal presence with high-performance productsTicona worldwideTicona is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engineering polymers.Along with a high-performance product range come many yearsof know-how and extensive market expertise.Ticona always works according to the principlesof responsible care, thereby ensuringsustainable, safe solutions that make efficientuse of energy and natural resources.Innovations in key marketsTicona is active in the key markets ofgreatest importance. These include theautomotive industry, medical technology,communication technology and general industrialapplications. In all of these sectors,innovations drive development forward– and those innovations very often involveengineering polymers from Ticona. Becausewith their outstanding material properties,they frequently fulfill key requirements thatenable designers to adopt new approachesto solving problems. The Ticona productProduct portfolioPolyoxymethylene copolymerHostaform ® / Celcon ® POMThermoplastic polyestersCelanex ® PBTImpet ® PETRiteflex ® TPC-ETVandar ® PBT-BlendLong-fiber-reinforced thermoplasticsCelstran ® LFRTCompel ® LFRTUltrahigh-molecular-weight polyethyleneGUR ® UHMW-PEPolyphenylene sulfideFortron ® PPSLiquid crystalline polymersVectra ® LCPportfolio comprises six high-performancepolymer families with more than 400variants, thereby offering a wide range ofproperty profiles.Competent customer serviceSuccessful application developments areoften the result of close cooperative partnership.That’s why Ticona supports itscustomers right from the onset. The actualproduct support itself includes, for example,calculations using the finite elementsmethod and injection molding simulations.Ticona also provides access via the Internetto useful software tools that facilitate designwork. All of these comprehensive servicesand technical support help turn new ideasinto reality.Technical ServiceApplication developmentMaterial selection, feasibility studies, moldrecommendations, processing expertise,component testing, workshops and trainingDesignSolid modeling, 3D simulations, CAE,component design, mold layoutFinishingMetallizing, welding, surface decoration,laser marking, etc.ProcessingInjection molding, extrusion, blowmolding, etc.TestingAccording to ISO, DIN or customerrequestin formImprintPublished byTicona GmbHEditorMonika Besant (responsible under German Press Law)Editorial addressTicona GmbH, Monika Besant, B2B Communications,Prof.-Staudinger-Straße, 65451 KelsterbachDesign/layoutSWN Kommunikation & Design GmbH, Werrastraße 7,60486 Frankfurt am MainPrintingFixdruck GmbH, 61381 FriedrichsdorfPicture creditsTicona GmbH, unless otherwise statedTicona productsHostaform ® POM, Celcon ® POM, GUR ® UHMW-PE,Celanex ® PBT, Impet ® PET, Vandar ® (polyester alloys),Riteflex ® TPC-ET, Vectra ® LCP, Fortron ® PPS,Celstran ® LFRT, Compel ® LFRTNotes for usersThe information contained in this publication should not be construed asan agreement or guarantee regarding certain properties of our products.It is the sole responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of aparticular material and component design for a specific application. Westrongly recommend to users that they obtain the latest manufacturers’instructions on the use of the selected materials and to follow these. Withthe exception of GUR UHMW-PE, our products are not intended for usein medical or dental implants. Any existing industrial property rights mustbe observed.14inform 09.2008