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9 May 2008
CHEMTURA RAISES PRICES ON PETROLEUM ADDITIVES PRODUCTS
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) announces price increases for a range of Petroleum Additives products, necessitated by rising costs, which are driven by raw materials, energy and logistics. All increases will be effective June 1, 2008 or as contracts allow.
9 May 2008
Capewell to exhibit military aircargo system with Dyneema® at ILA Berlin Air Show Hall 9, Booth 9213
DSM Dyneema, producer of Dyneema®, DSM’s ultra strong polyethylene fibre that offers lower weight while increasing protection in air cargo equipment, will be present at this year’s ILA Berlin Air Show together with Capewell Systems. Dr. Dietrich Wienke, market development manager for Aviation & Aerospace at DSM Dyneema will be available for personal meetings during the show.
DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced Akulon® Ultraflow PA6 for use in the furniture industry. This new and innovative material offers manufacturers many benefits and value added performance. It can be used for a wide range of furniture components – including back supports; arm rests; frames and bases for chairs; shelf brackets; cupboard hinges; castor brackets and attachments; connection corners. 
• Despite increasingly challenging market conditions, Borealis achieves EUR 130 million net profit for the first quarter, a 15% increase compared to first quarter of 2007
Effective 1 April, Distrupol has been appointed the sole distributor for the injection moulding and extrusion grades of INEOS Polyolefins’ high density polyethylene (HDPE) in the United Kingdom. HDPE is used in a wide range of technical, automotive, and houseware articles, and is noted for its surface finish, ease of processing and cross-grade FDA approval. 
PITTSBURGH – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) Fiber Glass business announced it is raising prices effective May 1.