25 Nov 2003
A European First – Eastman Kelvx Shining Through the Dark New Headquarters Signage Made From Eastman Chemical Company
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Nov. 20, 2003 – There is no doubt that Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) has set up shop near Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Visitors to the Capelle aan den IJssel area cannot miss the large red Eastman sign on top of the company’s new regional headquarters facility. The sign is made of Eastman’s Kelvx resin, the first such use for outdoor signage in Europe.
"Durable and temperature resistant plastic sheet made with Kelvx resin expands a designer’s options, "said Michael Hartmann, market development manager at Eastman. “Premiering here in The Netherlands, Kelvx resins are now a material of choice for outdoor signage all over the world.”
Kelvx resin is a versatile material that is protected from ultraviolet light, easily fabricated, chemical and impact resistant, making it ideal for outdoor applications such as signs and architectural glazing products.
Reader enquiries
Eastman Chemical Company
Fascinatio Boulevard 602-614
2909 VA Capelle a/d IJssel
Netherlands
Notes for editors
About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products; is the world’s largest producer of PET polymers for packaging; and is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers. Eastman is leveraging its heritage of innovation and strength in polyester, acetyl and organic chemistry technologies to drive growth and meet increasing demand in four select markets: building and construction, packaging, healthcare, and electronics. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2004 sales of $6.6 billion and approximately 12,000 employees.
For more information about Eastman and its products, visit www.eastman.com.
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Visitors to the Capelle aan den IJssel area cannot miss the large red Eastman sign on top of the company’s new regional headquarters facility. The sign is made of Eastman’s Kelvx resin, the first such use for outdoor signage in Europe.
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Corinne van Iersel
Eastman Chemical Company
Willem van de Velde
EMG