MATTHEW HELLSTERN TO HEAD CHEMTURA URETHANES

Matthew Hellstern will assume leadership of the Chemtura Urethanes business unit as vice president, announced Chief Business Officer & Group President Robert Wedinger, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM). Mr. Hellstern replaces John Dennerlein, who will lead the Industrial Lubricants & Additives unit in Chemtura’s Petroleum Additives business. Mr. Hellstern also will continue as vice president of Performance Specialties Products.

Joining Chemtura in 2006, Mr. Hellstern was responsible for the management and divestiture of Chemtura’s Fluorine business, as well as the acquisition and integration of Kaufman Holdings Corporation. A graduate of Villanova with a B.S. in engineering, he also holds an M.B.A. from Lehigh University.

“I’m excited about this opportunity,” said Mr. Hellstern. “Chemtura Urethanes is a dynamic, high-growth business, with the powerful Adiprene®/Vibrathane® brands and a host of new applications.”

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