Chemtura to Increase Capacity for Epoxy Soybean Oil
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MIDDLEBURY, Conn.-- Sept. 14, 2006--Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase capacity for epoxy plasticizers by 15% at its Taft, Louisiana manufacturing facility, beginning January 2007.
"Chemtura has been servicing the vinyl industry for more than 50 years, and we are committed to grow with our customers into the future. This new capacity means that Chemtura will be even better positioned to supply customers, especially those needing epoxidized soybean oil for production of flexible PVC," said Diana Peninger, Global Business Director - Vinyl Additives.
Chemtura is a leading global producer of vinyl additives, with a broad portfolio of plasticizers; lubricants for PVC; UV absorbers; organotin, mixed-metal, phosphite and organic-based heat stabilizers; antistatic agents; blowing agents; impact agents and flame retardants.
Chemtura Corporation
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM), created in 2005 by a combination of Crompton Corporation and Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, crop protection and pool, spa and home care products, with pro forma 2005 sales of $3.9 billion. Please visit www.chemtura.com
CONTACT:
Chemtura Corporation
Americas:
Jon Amdursky,
203-573-3305,
Jon.Amdursky@Chemtura.com
Europe, Middle East & Asia/Pacific:
Janet Gilboy,
44-161-875-3229,
Janet.Gilboy@Chemtura.com
SOURCE: Chemtura Corporation
