Eastman delivers solutions that make the Material Difference at MDT and MedTec 2007

CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - For more than 65 years, Eastman has combined medical and material sciences to deliver the Material Difference to the medical industry. At MedTec in Stuttgart and MDT in Birmingham in February 2007, Eastman will present the Eastman specialty plastics portfolio for rigid and flexible plastic solutions that meet performance demands and regulatory requirements and help customers gain a competitive advantage in a broad range of medical applications.

Eastman supplies high-quality specialty plastics for numerous applications within the medical industry, from plastics for non-implantable medical devices such as syringes, minimally invasive surgical instruments, blood therapy systems, rigid and flexible tubing, and IV components to device and pharmaceutical packaging. Our comprehensive applications development and strong technical support speed up development and bring new products to market quickly.

From mould design to end-use performance, medical customers can count on Eastman's reliability. We provide extensive technical support in design, processing and secondary operations. Whether you are designing protective packages that maintain clarity through repeated sterilizations, or an innovative non-implantable medical device that requires excellent chemical resistance, you can count on Eastman to deliver an outstanding portfolio of technology solutions.

To find out more about how Eastman's specialty plastics can make the Material Difference in medical applications, visit us in February at the MDT, stand G401 Hall 4, and at the MedTec, stand 221 Hall 12, or go to www.eastman.com/medical.

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