FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOSTIK LAUNCHES TWO NEW ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBOSTIK LAUNCHES TWO NEW RELYANCE PRODUCTSIncreases the options for great performance and processability with olefinadhesivesWauwatosa, WI, USA April 24, 2012 – Bostik, one of the world’s leading bondingsolutions companies, has extended the reach of its award-winning Relyanceplatform with two new products. Recognized as the premier olefin-based hygieneadhesive platform, Relyance delivers both great performance and processability,something other olefin-based hygiene adhesives have been unable to achieve.The two new products offer even more options for the manufacturers ofdisposable hygiene products, including meeting the challenges of optimizingshear stress performance in certain construction applications.“The catalyst technologies behind olefin-based hygiene adhesives have come along way over the past several years,” said Diane Strelow, Director, GlobalStrategic Marketing. “Historically, manufacturers have to give up either highperformance or good processability to use an olefin-based adhesive. Once again,Bostik applied our formulation expertise and commitment to solving ourcustomers’ challenges. The result is Relyance’s singular ability to offer both highperformance and excellent processability.”For construction applications in baby diaper and adult incontinence products,Relyance offers unique advantages.Robust Performance. Relyance delivers equal to or better performance thanStyrenic Block Copolymers (SBC) technology with a wide range of shearresistance and peel performance.Exceptional Processability. Relyance overcomes the challenges posed byother olefin technologies and is compatible with all spray and slot applicationsystems.Reduced Supply and Price Volatility. Because it uses polymers derived fromboth natural gas and crude oil, the Relyance platform offers the advantages of amore stable supply and less price volatility.BostikGlobal Nonwovens Business Unit11320 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI US 53226Phone: +1.414.774.2250www.bostik.comA company of TOTAL

“The time is right for this expanded, globally available product offering,” Strelowsaid. “Our new products provide options to meet our customers’ specific needs.Plus, conversion to Relyance is easy and requires no new equipment, whichmeans manufacturers can be up and running almost immediately.”Introduced in 2009, Relyance is the winner of an IDEA10 Achievement Award.For more information about Bostik or to schedule an interview with DianeStrelow, contact Courtney Korselt at +1.414.774.2250 or emailcourtney.korselt@bostik-us.com.About Bostik’s Global Nonwovens Business UnitGNW BU is a leading global hygiene adhesives supplier and the largest supplier ofelastic and stretch adhesives. With unmatched formulation expertise and forwardthinkingtechnology, GNW BU’s global research, testing and pilot coating engineerscreate bonding solutions for companies specializing in baby and child care, femininecare, and adult care products.About BostikBostik, a subsidiary of Total, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketingof technologically advanced adhesives and sealants. With 2011 sales of 1.44 € billion,the company employs 4,500 people and has a presence in more than 50 countries.Bostik collaborates closely with its customers to provide high-performance solutions,creating stronger bonds for a better life.ContactCourtney KorseltGlobal Nonwovens Business UnitBostikphone: +1.414.774.2250fax: +1.414.774.8075courtney.korselt@bostik-us.comwww.bostik-us.com# # #BostikGlobal Nonwovens Business Unit11320 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI US 53226Phone: +1.414.774.2250www.bostik.comA company of TOTAL