29 Oct 2007

SABIC Innovative Plastics Ramps up Lexan* Sheet Capacity to Address Growing Customer, Market Demand

Düsseldorf, Germany – Oct. 24, 2007 – SABIC Innovative Plastics is investing significantly to expand production of its Lexan* polycarbonate multi-wall and solid sheet products for the construction and industrial markets across Europe, Middle East and Africa. The company will add production lines in three locations – Vienna, Milan, and Bergen op Zoom – to meet growing demand for Lexan structural glazing, roofing, signage and other applications in Eastern Europe, Russia, and other locations. The new production lines are slated for completion by Q3 2008. Products will include Lexan Thermoclick*, Thermoroof* and Thermopanel* specialty sheet systems, as well as Lexan Thermoclear* multi-wall and Lexan solid sheet products.

“To meet growing demand for Lexan sheet products across the European continent, we are expanding our production capacity,” said Jack Govers, general manager Specialty Film & Sheet, EMEA at SABIC Innovative Plastics. “With these investments, we show commitment to further support our growth and provide required service capability for our customers.”

SABIC Innovative Plastics will add a production line in Vienna to manufacture up to 2100mm wide Lexan Thermoclear sheet, which is used for lightweight, impact-resistant, transparent glazing of commercial greenhouses, verandas, industrial buildings and stadiums.

The additional line in Milan will produce Lexan Thermoclick sheet systems for translucent building facades; Lexan Thermoroof sheet for industrial rooflights; and Lexan Thermopanel sheet, which is used to provide natural light in insulated metal roofing applications.

The Bergen op Zoom line will produce Lexan solid sheet, a product used in a wide range of building & construction and industrial applications, including signage, displays and security glazing.

Lexan sheet materials can help to deliver measurable return on investment through ease of installation; lower insurance costs due to better fire resistance, and impact resistance to prevent breakage and weather damage; and less need for replacement due to UV degradation, weathering, and breakage.

For additional information on SABIC Innovative Plastics’ recent and upcoming expansions please visit the companies website at www.sabic-ip.com.

SABIC Innovative Plastics is exhibiting at K’ 2007 in Düsseldorf, Germany in Hall 6, Stand D42.

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About SABIC Innovative Plastics

SABIC Innovative Plastics is a global supplier of plastic resins widely used in automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, transportation, performance packaging, building and construction, telecommunications and optical media applications. The company manufactures and compounds polycarbonate, ABS, ASA, PPE, PC/ABS, PBT and PEI resins, as well as the LNP* line of high-performance specialty compounds, under such well known brand names as Lexan, Cycolac*, Geloy*, Noryl*, Cycoloy*, Valox* and Ultem*.

The Specialty Film and Sheet division of SABIC Innovative Plastics manufactures high-performance Lexan sheet and film products used in thousands of demanding applications worldwide. The dedicated automotive organization is an experienced, worldwide supplier, offering leading plastics solutions for five key automotive segments: body panels and glazing; under the hood applications; component; structures and interiors; and lighting.

SABIC Innovative Plastics is part of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), one of the 10 largest petrochemicals manufacturers in the world.

* Trademarks of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV.

Media Note: The proper name of the company is SABIC Innovative Plastics, and excludes any abbreviations or variations when referring to the company. As an acronym, SABIC should be all caps whenever it appears in print.