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Chem & Dye Tech Expo, June 15 - 17, 2012, Karachi - Pakistan

Chem & Dye Tech Expo 2012 will be an exclusive exhibition for the chemicals, dyes and all relevant industries in Pakistan. It will provide a wonderful platform and opportunity for the exhibitors to showcase their wide variety of products and emerging technologies in front of the trade buyers.

This three day Chem & Dye Tech Expo is being held from June 15 - 17, 2012 at Karachi Expo Center. One of the most important objectives behind organizing the event is to highlight the investment possibilities in the country's chemical industry. Chem & Dye Tech Expo will also be an excellent place to build and develop business relationships with key professionals of the relevant industries. Further to share their views and idea with one another and to discuss on dimensions of dynamics in the development and growth of the chemical and dyes industry in Pakistan.

Chem & Dye Tech Expo will prove a vibrant event with the participation of large number of technocrats and decision makers who will meet and to discuss business opportunities, shed light on new ways to address challenges and potential growth opportunities of chemical, dyes and relevant sectors in Pakistan and globally.

An Economic Review
Every product or service used by mankind involves the use of chemicals in one form or another. The food we eat, the plants we grow, the consumer/durable goods and services we use to sustain the quality of life; indeed our very survival against disease is dependent on chemicals. Modern agriculture is heavily dependent on chemical fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, micro-nutrients, soil treatment chemicals, etc., for improving productivity and meeting the demands of fast growing population, Similarly, all industries, such as, iron and steel, textile, leather, sugar, plastics, rubber, ceramics, glass, pharmaceutical, etc., are also heavily dependent on chemicals and will continue to be so in the foreseeable future. Chemical industry of a country is, therefore, an indication of the overall economic development and its growth potential. The recent developments in technology, particularly in synthetic materials has made the chemical industry a basic industry of primary importance. The chemical industry in Pakistan, when viewed in this background is under-developed and unable to meet the present and future needs of the economy the topic can be summarised in two sentences. They are: -- - Putting proverbially, the chemical industry in Pakistan is in the state of infancy. - The chemical industry holds a tremendous future to flourish in Pakistan.

Exhibitors Profile:
Agro Chemicals & Fertilizers
Food & Feed Additives
Chemical for Lubricants
Base Oil
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Paints
Food & Confectionary
Rubber and Plastic Assists
New Chemical Materials
Cosmetic Chemicals
Oil & Ghee
Food Chemicals & Food Colors
Leather
Dyes and Dye stuffs
Water Treatment Chemicals
Petrochemicals
Detergent Raw Materials
Soap & Detergents
Matches
Silicone Materials
Paper Chemicals
Oilfield Chemicals
Textile, Dyeing and Finishing Auxiliary
Chemical Equipment
Biochemical
Analytical & Testing Instruments
Minerals
Laboratory Chemicals

Visitors Profile
Chem & Dye Tech Expo brings together serious buyers and sellers of chemicals, petrochemicals,
chemical technologies, process plant machinery and related services as well as followings potential visitors from:
Purchase Departments of Processing Industry
Operation / Production / Industrial
Managers
Manufacturers
Importers & Trading Companies
Chemical Engineers
Consultants
Associations
Industrial Managers
Government Officials
Export Houses
Purchase Departments
Agencies
General Public

Promotional Campaign that works!
To maximize promotion result an extensive marketing and publicity campaign at different stages will be launched and include:
Advertising campaign in leading newspapers, magazines & Electronic media
Advertising banners and links on the internet
Outdoor Banners and Hoardings at prime locations
Press Release to all leading Newspapers & Magazines
Sending Invitations to all carefully targeted potential visitors
Special invitations to attract the right profile
Email broadcasting
General invitations will be distributed to industries and Chemical Engineering students

For Various Sponsorship Opportunities please contact:
Syed Amjad Ali
Manager Corporate Sales
Chem Dye Tech Expo 2012
Email: amjad.ali@chemdyexpo.com.pk
Tel: 021 - 3481 8177 – 79
Cell:0321-2310006

http://www.chemdyexpo.com.pk

About the Organizer
Event and Conference International (ECI) Pvt. Ltd. established in 1996 to provide the high quality and world class services in organizing and management of local and international events/exhibitions nationwide. Up-till now ECI has successfully developed, planned and implemented more than 900 high-profile events/trade exhibitions at local and international levels.

Organizer:

Event and Conference International (Pvt.) Ltd.
A-175, Block13-C, Gulshan-e-Iqbal,
Near Al-Mustafa Medical Centre,
Karachi-75300,
Pakistan.
Tel: 021-3481 8177 - 78; Fax: 021-3481 8180
Emails: info@chemdyexpo.com.pk;
chemdyexpo@eventandconference.com.pk

http://eventandconference.com.pk

In Association with
Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants’ Association
Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants’ Association (PCDMA) was founded in January 1970 by prominent business leaders of Chemicals and Dyes. This Association is one of the oldest and largest Associations which comprises of representatives of Chemical & Dyes business community. PCDMA plays a significant role in the economic development of our country.
Chem & Dye Tech Expo 2012 enjoys a full support and collaboration of Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants’ Association (PCDMA) which assures the success of the event.

Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants’ Association
Chemical & Dye House, Rambharti Street, Jodia Bazar,
Karachi-74000, Pakistan
Tel: 021-32432752 - 32439124 - 32430170, Fax: 021-32430117
Email: pcdma@super.net.pk
Web: www.pcdma.com.pk
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ICADEX Pakistan, October 3 - 6, 2012, Expo Centre Lahore, Pakistan.

FAKT EXHIBITIONS (PVT) LTD launched Int'l Build Pakistan, Int'l IITEC Pakistan, Int'l EGO Pakistan, Int'l Fire, Safety, Security & Rescue Pakistan and ICADEX Pakistan Exhibitions and Conferences for 2012 to be held at Lahore Expo Centre-Pakistan.

At the briefing, Mr. Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO of FAKT EXHIBITIONS (PVT) LTD. said that "FAKT EXHIBITIONS (PVT) LTD. is founded with the principal objective of building bridges among Pakistan and International Countries by promoting commerce, trade and business through its corporate Exhibitions and Conferences."

He also said that "FAKT EXHIBITIONS (PVT) LTD. recognizes the need of trade and commerce among different industrial sectors and therefore it has planned to organize nine (09) events including five (05) new events in 2012. He also told media that the company has been successfully organizing IGATEX- The Regional Largest Textile Exhibition, 3P- Plastic, Printing & Packaging and F+T- Food + Technology & PMTM- Pakistan Machine Tools & Machinery Exhibitions & conferences. These exhibitions have turned to be trendsetter trade events among their respective industries."

Later on he explained the motive of each of the new event by telling that International Building & Construction Materials, Furniture, Property, Stone and Technology Exhibition & Conference from March 10 - 12, 2012 will highlight the immense potential of Building and Construction Industry in Pakistan. The event is supported by Pakistan Industrial Development Corp., Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR), Pakistan Stone Development Company, All Pakistan Marble Industries Association (APMIA) and All Pakistan Furniture Exporters Association (APFEA).

International Information Technology & Telecom Exhibition & Conference from April 7-9, 2012 will showcase the latest and state of the art products and technologies of IT and Telecom sector. The event is supported by Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) and Internet Service Provider Association of Pakistan (ISPAK).

International Energy, Gas, Oil, & Power Exhibition & Conference from September 18 - 20, 2012 will focus on unexplored oil and gas reserves in Pakistan. It also encompasses International Fire, Safety, Security & Rescue Exhibition & Conference which will showcase the latest technologies and security measures. The Strategic Partner of the event is Renewable Energy Society of Pakistan (RESEARCH) and is also supported by Oil & Gas Development Authority (OGRA), National Energy Conservation Centre (ENERCON), Renewable & Alternative Energy Association of Pakistan (REAP),Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) and Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR).

ICADEX - International Chemical & Dyes Exhibition & Conference along with IGATEX 2012 which will focus on all kinds of Custom, Fine & Specialty Chemicals and dyes.

These events are being organized by FAKT EXHIBITIONS (PVT) LTD. with its international partners CEMS Singapore and Chan Chao Int'l Co., Ltd.

http://www.faktexhibitions.com

About ICADEX Pakistan

ICADEX Pakistan 2012 – Absolute Orchestration of Chemicals, Dyes & Pigments Industry

FAKT EXHIBITIONS (PVT) LTD. – the leading B2B event organizers of Pakistan brings ICADEX Pakistan 2012 from October 3 - 6, 2012, where opportunity, inspiration and challenges will be all in play along with IGATEX Pakistan - The Region’s Largest Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition of Pakistan at Expo Centre, Lahore, Pakistan.

Connects Right People at Right Time: Every visitor at ICADEX Pakistan 2012 will have the power to influence business of Chemical & Dyes industry and catalyze growth. This is because they are all decision-makers: people who have the power to decide on suppliers & service partners and confirm orders on the spot. The Event also brings merchandising, sourcing and procurement professionals representing domestic brands as well as exporters.

Source & View Everything that Contributes to the Business of Chemicals, Dyes & Pigments: ICADEX Pakistan 2012 is the only business platform that provides chance to share the passion for innovation, discover new breakthroughs, find stimulating new ideas that fire your imagination, strike up strategic new alliances to boost your business so, realize how much beneficial it is to be a part of this B2B Event!

Visitors' Profile
Designers, Design Offices, International Sourcing & Agents, Fabric and Textile Accessory Wholesalers, Chemicals & Dyes Manufacturers, Industrial & Medical Laboratories/ Chemists, Consultants Chemical Engineers, Scientific Research Centre, Trade Buyers, Fashion Industry key players, Boutique Owners, Technical Experts, International Importers & Exporters, Textile & Fashion Industry Publications.

Exhibitors' Profile
Chemicals, Raw Materials, Laboratory, Laboratory Chemicals, Cosmetics, Food & Pharma, Technology, Chemical Process, Machinery, Engineering and Equipment for the Chemical Industry Water Treatment, Textile & Leather, Petrochemistry, Packaging & Recycling, Recycling, Coatings & Surface, Dyestuff, Dying and Printing Equipment, Dye-Fixing Agents.

http://icadexpakistan.com

Contact:
Project Manager
FAKT EXHIBITIONS (PVT) LTD
304, 3rd Floor , Clifton Centre, Block-5, Clifton,
Karachi-75600, Pakistan

Tel: (+92) 21 3581 0637 - 38 - 39
Fax: (+92) 21 3581 0636
E-mail: info@fakt.com.pk
SABEEN AMJAD
Sr. Marcom and Media Executive
FAKT EXHIBITIONS (PVT) LTD.

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Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Seminar:
Engro emphasises importance HSE practices

KARACHI: Engro Fertilizers hosted the 4th Annual Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) seminar which aimed to create awareness among the participants on the best practices, innovative solutions and creative ideas on successful HSE compliance.
Appreciating the efforts of Engro Fertilizer Limited on this initiative and successfully arranging the seminar for the fourth consecutive year, the chief guest Muhammad Shaharyar Khan Mahar, Minister of Environment and Alternate Energy, said:
“It is initiatives such as Engro’s HSE seminars, which ensure that the necessary measures provided in the law such as enforcement, education and training and technical assistance to embrace safety as a value are implemented in spirit. Awareness and compliance to these set of rules ensures the safety and health of every worker. I urge the industries to come forward and join hands to strengthen compliance HSE rules and regulations and guarantee development of an HSE compliant industrial framework.” The industries of Pakistan have recognised the importance of achieving a very high level of performance, demonstrating well developed occupational safety, health and environment management systems. Statistics show outstanding control of risk and very low levels of error, harm and loss over a sustained period of time.
Khalid Siraj Subhani, President and CEO of Engro Fertilizers Limited said, “Engro, which works at the forefront of an industry that is highly prone to risk and injury, organises these annual seminars to create awareness in the corporate sector about the health, safety and welfare of the workforce with an emphasis on long-term impact of industrial activity on the environment.
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Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants’ Association:
PCDMA team to sign MoUs with Indian businessmen

KARACHI: A 60 members delegation of Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants’ Association (PCDMA) is heading to India tody to sign various Memorandums of Understanding with their Indian counterparts.
Najumuddin Chughtai Chairman PCDMA said on Saturday the team during stay in India till December 12, 2011 would also visit Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Surat and other cities and discuss promotion of trade between the two countries. He said during meeting with Indian Dyer and Merchants Association, the PCDMA would sign accords in connection with chemicals and dyes trade.
He said this tour would benefit traders of both the countries besides opening up the exchange visits of the business people of both the countries.
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PCSIR makes over 48 laboratory equipments
LAHORE: Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Research and Development Cell has designed and prepared more than 48 equipment used in different laboratories, sources said recently.
The laboratory equipments are essential components of research and development organisations, educational institutions and industrial and quality control laboratories to accomplish their day-to-day task.
The federal government has annually been spending a hefty amount on the import of equipment from China and western countries, they said, adding PCSIR had completed a great venture by manufacturing different scientific laboratory instruments after thorough research while using indigenous technology.
They said more than 49 of different instruments/equipment have so far been designed, fabricated and developed while 768 instruments/equipment had been supplied to research and development organisations, educational institutions, industrial and quality control laboratories of the country.
They said end-users tested the PCSIR manufactured equipment and expressed satisfaction over quality of the products. The council was committed to providing backup services to its customers on a regular basis. Lahore PCSIR’s contribution to the scientific and industrial sector will ultimately boost the national economy, besides ensuring huge savings on import of lab equipment, they added.

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Formulation and Distribution Centre:
Swisstex Chemicals, Huntsman, make massive investment thru FDC

KARACHI: Huntsman Textile Effects (HTE), a prominent name in international textile sector, in collaboration with Swisstex Chemicals has established first Formulation and Distribution Centre (FDC) in Landhi Industrial area.
Vice President, HTE, Kent Kvaal said in response to the upcoming challenges and to bring the textile sector back on track, the Huntsman with massive investment, decided to switch the plants from the United States to Asian region. He said though they had taken some difficult decision, hopefully the FDC in the economical hub of Pakistan would significantly reduce the production cost for their customers.
He said through the FDC, they would bring a 50 percent decrease in water and energy consumption. Chief Executive Officer, Swisstex Chemicals, Zain Bashir said through the FDC, local textile sector would get an opportunity to reduce production cost, besides enhancing production. President, International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), Basheer Ali Mohammad said it was an important event and milestone for the country’s textile sector. He stressed need to change the Pakistan and move forward to technical business, instead of commodity.
He said the establishment of the FDC inside the country at this juncture was a historic event as Pakistan was facing worst conditions due to Afghan war, resulted in migration of a large number of textile units to Bangladesh and other destinations. He said it was a great honour for Pakistan textile sector to be a part of the FDC as it would to meet the diverting challenges of the industry. It is the first state of art FDC in the country being established by the Huntsman that brought local textile sector in rank with the countries rapidly developing in regard with textile sector. It was the 13th FDC, being established by the Huntsman across the world.
A fibre expert on textile and cotton sector, Shakeel Ahmad said this FDC would render the textile exporters and textile industries to decline the cost of production, which was hitting hard industrial sector currently.
Especially export-oriented industry of Pakistan, which has been confronting severe crisis of its history, will sure to be benefited with this Centre, Ahmad maintained. Several textile products manufacturing units in the country were thinking to move their units to Bangladesh but after establishing FDC the textile sector would shun this tendency, he added.
Bangladesh has been offering a lot of incentives, including uninterrupted power supply and tax-free status for the first ten years and tariff-free access to markets in the European Union.
The Pakistani businessmen already invested heavily in Bangladesh owing to these facilities. Profit margins in Bangladesh tend to be around 30 percent higher for textile exporters than margins in Pakistan, he added.
The trend is clearly worrying to many observers, who fear a mass exodus of Pakistan’s textile manufacturing base, which in turn would be devastating for the millions of people.
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Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants’ Association:
Indian High Commissioner ensures swift visa to PCDMA members

Sharat Sabharwal, Indian High Commissioner in Pakistan has ensured swift issuance of business visas, in a meeting held with Chairman and Members of Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association. Sharat Sabharwal, Indian High Commissioner along with Arvind Saxena Economic & Commercial Counsellor, Mr. Acquino Vimal, First Secretary visited on the invitation of Najamuddin Chughtai, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association. Indian High Commissioner while addressing the PCDMA Chairman & members assured that business visa will be processed and issued on priority to the Association’s members. He stated that Pakistan is an important country for India in respect of trade and subsequently the business community of both countries are maintaining cordial relations.
He said that Pakistan imports chemicals, dyes, spices, plastics products etc. in large quantity from India, while the bilateral trade volume with joint efforts can rise to the level of 10 to 12 billion USD. Indian High Commissioner stated that they treat all trading partners equivalent and efforts are underway to enhance bilateral relations as well. Referring the SAFTA agreement, he said that it would act productive as Pakistan has decided to accord India MFN status.
Najamuddin Chughtai, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) drew the attention of Indian High Commissioner towards delays in the issuance of business visas to members and requested to simplify the visa procedures. Najamuddin Chughtai requested the Indian High Commissioner to grant visas to members on priority on association’s recommendation. Najamuddin Chughtai during welcome speech stated that As per the figures of State Bank of Pakistan, India Trade Volume in 2010-2011 was $ 1.93 Billion. Bilateral trade has a potential to increase upto US$ 5. He said that Trade between India and Pakistan is less than 0.5% against their total trade and this should be increased.
He quoted that as per information Pakistan Exported goods valued US$ 318.73 Million and Imported US$ 1.53 Billion in 2010-2011 whereas, Pakistan suffers a trade deficit with India and Trade is in Indian favour. Najamuddin Chughtai observed that Pakistan imports some Indian items through informal trade via Dubai & Singapore which is estimated around US$ 2-3 billion per year, and this trade could obviously be undertaken bilaterally at significant lower cost. Removing non tariff barriers from Indian side could pave the way for Pakistan to enhance its trade and to narrow down the trade deficit, he added.
Najamuddin Chughtai said that there is an unlawful trade amounting to US$ 2 to 3 Billion, if legal trade is enhanced, illegal trade and smuggling could be checked. Najamuddin Chughtai also stressed upon the need of Pakistan and Indian Chambers and Associations frequent interaction. He said that PCDMA believe to enhance bilateral trade between two countries, with regular exchange of trade delegations and interaction between the leading trade associations with active participation in exhibitions of two countries. Shahzeb Tariq, Vice Chairman PCDMA, Chief Advisor Diplomatic Corp M. Arif Balgamwala, Convener Muhammad Qasim and Executive Committee Members of PCDMA also participated in the meeting.
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Chemical, pharma products export up 43%
KARACHI: The export of chemicals and pharmaceutical products increased by 43 percent in first quarter of 2011-2012 July, September as compared to same period last year, Federal Bureau of Statistics FBS data said. Pakistan exported chemicals, pharmaceutical products worth $257 million during July-September 2011 as against $179 million in July- September 2010. Chemicals products export rose by 39.76 percent, increasing from $82.40 million to $115.17 million. Pharmaceutical products export stood at $29.10 million as against $33.90 million in same period of last fiscal.

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Chemicals import from Vietnam is increased; Commercial Counsellor of Vietnam

Commercial Counsellor of Vietnam, Nguyen Hong Tien, stressed on the need to enhance Pak-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Cooperation and regular exchange of trade information while addressing the members of Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association.
Commercial Counsellor of Vietnam also asserted upon the importance of frequent exchange of trade delegations and stated that Pakistani businessmen can easily get the business visa on the basis of sponsorship of their Vietnams counterparts. Commercial Counsellor was invited by the Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association, Muhammad Haroon Agar at PCDMA where he addressed the members and informed that Vietnams exports were 71 billion USD in year 2010 while imports were 84 billion USD, whereas the Vietnam exports to Pakistan were 143 million USD and imports from Pakistan were 109 million USD. Commercial Counsellor appreciated that the import of Chemicals from Vietnam is increased and Vietnams Government desires to facilitate the importers.
He said that at times the business visa delayed as it is issued by the Vietnam Immigration Authority. He suggested that if tourist visa applied it will be issued in short time, as the Vietnam Government prefer to issue Tourist visas.
Muhammad Haroon Agar, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association apprised the Vietnams Commercial Counsellor about the problems faced by the members in the issuance of business visas and urged to simplify the procedures for swift issuance so that the bilateral trade volume may increase. Agar stated that the business visas be issued on priority on the recommendation of PCDMA.
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ENROLMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE
Dear Members,
Subsequently to Circular no: 30 dated 5th November, 2010 regarding the formation of the Sub-Committee, Chairman PCDMA Mr. Mohammad Haroon Agar likes to draw the attention of the members to join the Sub-Committees at their own choice to serve PCDMA.
In this regard interested members are requested to come up with their interest in writing either to Chairman or Secretary General not later than February 25, 2011 so that they may be accommodated in their desired Sub-Committees to serve the members with their best abilities and satisfactions. SYED SHAKIL AHMED Secretary General
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Colossal loss feared; imports from China under FTA: Haroon Agar
Unwarranted delay in clearance due to signature issue is contrary to the spirit of FTA

Muhammad Haroon Agar, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has expressed deep concern on inordinate delays in the clearance of imported consignments from China under Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and stated that Customs authorities are delaying the clearance of consignment due to unavailability of new signatures in respect of Pak-China FTA, and therefore, importers fear colossal losses owing to delays.
Agar held responsible the Ministry of Commerce and conveyed his contention that Commerce Ministry, since 2009 till date, has not acquired new signatures of Pak-China FTA, while the Pak importers are facing its consequences in the form of losses which has also increased the cost of doing business. Agar urged Commerce Ministry to ensure prompt clearance without delays of Pakistan-bound consignments at Chinese ports and demanded immediate measures accordingly.
Agar, in a meeting at the Chinese Economic Commercial Section apprised the Chinese Commercial Counsellor Wang Qihui the said matter threadbare. Agar highlighted that both countries and their traders were facilitating each other in respect of FTA, however, due to unavailability of new signatures with the Pakistan Customs Authority, the facility of FTA is somehow, suspended and consequently, imported consignments are facing excessive delays in clearance. The imposition of demurrage on imported has increased the cost of doing business and importers are fearing colossal financial losses, he added.
Agar focused that unwarranted delay is contrary to the spirit of Pak-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is to promote trade between two countries as it is causing financial losses and increasing the cost of doing business. Agar urged the Chinese Commercial Counsellor to play productive role and ensure timely exchange of signatures so that traders of both countries be facilitated as per the spirit and soul of FTA.
Chinese Commercial Counsellor Wang Qihui ensured Haroon Agar about swift contact with Chinese Commerce Ministry to resolve the said issue. Wang sought details of problems being faced by Pakistani importers at Chinese ports and ensured for needful solutions. Wang also suggested the Pak importers to pursue Pakistan’s Commerce Ministry in this regard. Haroon Agar was also accompanied by Shaikh Imran Saleem, Vice Chairman PCDMA, Ghayassuddin, former Vice Chairman PCDMA and Shakil Ahmed, Secretary General PCDMA to meet the Chinese Commercial Counsellor.
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PAKISTAN ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY FOR INVESTMENT & JOINT VENTURES:
Chinese Trade Delegation Proposed Pak-China JV will provide low cost raw materials to cater national need: Haroon Agar
Frequent Exchange of trade delegation will multiply bilateral trade: Saeed Shafiq

Pakistan is an attractive destination for investment and joint ventures,” stated by Wang Zhuo, President of China Dyestuff Industries Association, in a B2B meeting held with the Office Bearers, Executive Committee Members and members of Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association and Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The 24-members Chinese trade delegation visited Pakistan on the invitation of Muhammad Haroon Agar, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association, to explore the possibilities of joint ventures and setting up the industrial base for chemical, dyestuff raw materials in Pakistan.
Earlier, Muhammad Haroon Agar, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association, also arranged a visit of Chinese delegation to three important industrial concerns, Gul Ahmed Textiles, Yunus Textiles & Al-Karam Textiles, where they analysed and appreciated the production and manufacturing capabilities.
Wang Zhou, President, China Dyestuff Industries Association, termed the visit of Chinese delegation successful for gathered incisive insight of raw materials and declared it as a significant development in the bilateral trade between two countries. Zhou underscored the possibilities of joint ventures and invited the business community to participate in the 11th International Dyestuff Exhibition to be held in China this year. Zhou also asserted upon the need of frequent exchange of trade information and delegations.
Muhammad Haroon Agar, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association, while speaking with the delegation said that Pak-China joint ventures will provide raw-material on low cost which will also increase the cost of manufacturing and doing business.
Agar appreciated the visit of delegation and said that it will shun the negative perception of Pakistan due to law & order around the globe. Agar while ensuring the Chinese delegation his best support articulated that Pakistan imports from China Chemicals, Dyes, Plastics, raw materials worth around 3 billion USD every year whereby a great amount of foreign exchange is exhausted in this import, therefore, Pak-China Joint Ventures will lead to visible enhancement in the foreign direct investment, decrease in the cost of manufacturing and saving of foreign exchange.
Mahmood Salam, Coordinator-PCDMA pointed out some complaints substandard chemical import and suggested for establishing a “Joint Dispute Resolution Committee” to address the problems.
Muhammad Saeed Shafiq, President-KCCI, while presiding over the said meeting announced the session productive, stating that regular exchange of delegations with open new avenues of bilateral trade and exploration of trade prospects.
Saeed said that exchange of trade delegations are imperative to multiply bilateral trade. Saeed also invited the Chinese counterparts to participate in the KCCI’s 8th My-Karachi Exhibition to be held in July 2011. Sheikh Imran Saleem, Vice Chairman PCDMA, Co-leader of Chinese Delegation Li Yan and other Executive Members also participated in the meeting.
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Committed to Public Service & Steadfast to Resolve the Problems of Business Community: SIRAJ TELI
Businessmen Group (BMG) is playing a productive role with a sincere enterprise to resolve the problems of the business community”, expressed by Siraj Kassam Teli, Chairman, Businessmen Group & former President-KCCI, while addressing at the inauguration ceremony of expansion & renovation of Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association Head Office at Karachi.
Siraj Teli focused that BMG will never leave alone the business community and raise voice to protect and promote its genuine and legal rights with the high-ups of the government. Teli underlined the importance of unity and harmony amongst the business community for resolving the problems. Teli stated that collective efforts are required on RGST issue and without consultation and removal of the apprehensions, RGST would not be acceptable at all, as it will have a destructive impact on the economy ; commercial and industrial activities will face another slowdown. Teli stated that the Bolton Market Tragedy was a difficult task and a challenge for KCCI, however, compensation amount of 1.4 billion to 1751 affactees became possible, we find no such example in the history of Pakistan where compensation was provided within one-month time.
Teli expressed gratitude and compliments to the members of the business community and said that with their support BMG is winning the elections at KCCI since last 13 years and never lost one single seat. Zubair Motiwala, Advisor to Chief Minister on Investment and Vice Chairman BMG said that due to political uncertainty, deteriorating law & order situation, and weak policies of the government the business situation is becoming difficult, whereas, such protest of the business community is also increased, therefore, Govt should take serious notice accordingly.
Motiwala commented that RGST imposition will have a negative impact on the legal business while smuggling will multiply. If the Govt impose RGST the there will be a gap of 15 percent between the real business person and smuggler and the cost of doing business will increase, he said. Saeed Shafiq, President-KCCI ensured best support and cooperation to PCDMA on their issues with the government.
Haroon Agar, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) paid glowing tribute to Siraj Kassam Teli and Zubair Motiwala for their priceless services and efforts to promote trade & industry and resolve the problems of business and industrial community. Agar highlighted the proactive role of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry for supporting other trade bodies; recommending solutions for their problems to the concerned quarters.
Agar said that RGST will have destructive repercussions on the commercial activities and without consultation of stakeholders RGST is not acceptable. Abdul Razzak Agar, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh, Talat Mahmood, SVP-KCCI, Shaikh Imran Saleem, Vice Chairman PCDMA, Muhammad Idrees, Karachi Electronics Dealers Association, prominent businessmen Rafiq Bilwani, Amir Abdullah Zaki, Younus Bashir and Managing Committee Members of PCDMA also participated in the meeting. Siraj Teli also inaugurated the new office of PCDMA.
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Indian High Commissioner ensures swift visa to businessmen
Sharat Sabharwal, Indian High Commissioner in Pakistan has ensured swift issuance of business visas, in a meeting held with Chairman and Members of Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association. Sharat Sabharwal, Indian High Commissioner along with R.K. Sharma, Economic & Commercial Counsellor, Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Visa Counseller visited on the invitation of Muhammad Haroon Agar, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association.
Indian High Commissioner while addressing the PCDMA Chairman & members assured that business visa will be processed and issued on priority to the Association’s members. He stated that Pakistan is an important country for India in respect of trade and subsequently the business community of both countries are maintaining cordial relations. He said that Pakistan imports chemicals, dyes, spices, plastics products etc. in large quantity from India. He highlighted that the Indian export has crossed 600 bn, while the bilateral trade volume with joint efforts can rise to the level of 10 to 12 billion USD.
Indian High Commissioner stated that they treat all trading partners equivalent and efforts are underway to enhance bilateral relations as well. Referring the SAFTA agreement, he said that it would act productive if Pakistan accords India MFN status. Muhammad Haroon Agar, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) drew the attention of Indian High Commissioner towards delays in the issuance of business visas to members and requested to simplify the visa procedures. Agar requested the Indian High Commissioner to grant visas to members on priority on association’s recommendation.
Agar during welcome speech stated that as per the figures of State Bank of Pakistan, India Trade Volume in 2009-10 was $ 1.38 Billion. Bilateral trade has a potential to increase upto US$ 5. He said that Trade between India and Pakistan is less than 0.5% against their total trade and this should be increased. He quoted that as per information Pakistan Exported goods valued US$ 268.33 Million and Imported US$ 1.03 Billion in 2009-10 whereas, Pakistan suffers a trade deficit with India and Trade is in Indian favour. Agar observed that Pakistan imports some Indian items through informal trade via Dubai & Singapore which is estimated around US$ 2-3 billion per year, and this trade could obviously be undertaken bilaterally at significant lower cost. Removing non tariff barriers from Indian side could pave the way for Pakistan to enhance its trade and to narrow down the trade deficit, he added. Agar said that there is an unlawful trade amounting to US$ 2 to 3 Billion, if legal trade is enhanced, illegal trade and smuggling could be checked.
Agar also stressed upon the need of Pakistan and Indian Chambers and Associations frequent interaction. He said that PCDMA believe to enhance bilateral trade between two countries, with regular exchange of trade delegations and interaction between the leading trade associations with active participation in exhibitions of two countries. Shaikh Imran Saleem, Vice Chairman PCDMA, and Managing Committee Members of PCDMA also participated in the meeting.
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RENEWAL OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE PCDMA FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012
This is for general information of all members of the Association that under the Trade Organization Ordinance, 2006 and subsequent to “Trade Organization Rules, 2007”, subscription for the current financial year has become due for payment and expiring on 31st March 2011. Under clause 46(iii) of the Article of the Association of Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association, any member who does not pay this subscription by 31st March 2011, shall be deemed to have been automatically removed from the membership register of this Association.
Please make it convenient to renew your Membership (which is starting from 1st February 2011) within the due dates by remitting us a sum of Rs. 1000/= (Rupees One Thousand only) by Cash, Cheque, Demand Draft in favour of “Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association” Karachi. It is further requested that please don’t forget to bring your Membership No…and IT Return copy of June, 2010 at the time of Renewal. All the members of the Association may contact the Head Office at Karachi for their renewals of Membership.
The members belonging to Faisalabad may contact Mr. Muhammad Younus Convener Faisalabad M/s. Universal Chemical Store, P-79, Street #4, Inside Kutchery – Chiniot Bazar, Faisalabad. Ph: 041-2615486 Members belonging to N.W.F.P. and other Cities of Punjab please be contacted to Mr. Talha Bin Zaheer, Secretary, Northern Regional office Suite # 205-206, Ainak Mahal, Shah Alam Market, Lahore or Mr. Amir Munir, President, Northern Regional office at M/s. Al Hamd Corporation H-1223 Inside Akbari Mandi, Lahore Ph: 042-37660851-37666686 As per DTO orders dated 24-02-1997 the Membership will be renewed only upon providing the copy of filing of return or statement under section 115(4) of the Income tax Ordinance 2000 (previously section 143-B of the Income Tax Ordinance 1979) for the latest proceeding year i.e. assessment year 2010-2011, (year ending June 30, 2010). The last date of payment for Renewals of Membership is 31st March 2011 for the year 2011-2012. SYED SHAKIL AHMED Secretary General
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IMPORTERS RECORD PROTEST AGAINST CLAIMING OF ADDITIONAL CHARGES BY SHIPPING LINES
Currency Adjustment Factor & other additional charges claimed culminating to increase in the cost of doing business, PCDMA condemns the raise and appeals MoC for rectification
Muhammad Haroon Agar, Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association, has appealed the Ministry of Commerce, to devise some mechanisms or impose regulations to shun the abusive dominance and cartelization of shipping lines/agents stating that shipping lines/agents claim from importers and exporters, unwarranted additional charges in different headers.
Haroon Agar while expressing deep concerned has appealed the Federal Commerce Minister to take notice of such possessive practices by shipping lines/agents and apprised the Minister that Shipping-lines/agents, keeping their eyes wide shut towards the incentivizing policy of this democratic government, are stubborn to impose their abusive dominance and cartelization while enforcing various unprovoked additional charges from time to time, which increases the cost of doing business and resulting financial losses to importers/exporters who are contributing a major chunk in the government revenue. Copy of said letter is also sent to Federal Finance Minister, Federal Minister for Ports & Shipping, concerned Federal Secretaries, Chairman-FBR, DG-FIA and Federal Tax Ombudsman informing about the new practice of claiming additional charges started by few Shipping Companies/Agents claiming additional unprovoked charges in the headers of Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF), Karachi Port Surchage (KPS) US$50, Splitting Charges etc. in recent new imported consignments and urged to stop such activities as it would become vogue practice being followed by other shipping lines/agents.
Agar, in a press statement, further elaborated that due to unfair practices for earning high profits, the shipping lines/agents are generating billions of rupees whereas as importers/exporters face losses as counter effect. Agar said that in the wake of claiming additional charges by shipping lines/agents the per container charges are now raised from Rs.18000 to Rs.23000, nevertheless, alongside, the terminals are also collecting handling charges Rs.16200 per container. Agar voiced that shipping lines/agents even in the adverse economic scenario in the country are earning billions of rupees whereas the importers/exporters are being penalized in the presence of manifold problems viz. High cost of doing business, multiples taxes and levies etc.
Agar feared that since the inflation is already touching the sky, such unfair acts bring an inflationary effect and upshot in the prices of commodities, essential items and raw materials. Agar appealed the Federal Ministers and concerned quarters to look into this long withstanding matter and suggested a formation of vigilance committee to monitor the shipping lines/agents. Agar further recommended that imposing/withdrawing of regular or additional charges should only be enforced with consent of commerce ministry and consultation of stakeholders/ trade bodies and unfair and adamant practices of shipping lines/agents be eradicated.
   
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Eastman Increases OXO Alcohols Prices
Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective Feb. 1, or as contracts allow. These increases are due to increased market demand and operating costs, particularly in raw materials, energy and freight.

EASTMAN™ 2-Ethylhexanol: List and off-list price increase of $US 0.10 /lb ($US 0.10/lb ($US 0.22/kg) ) in North America and Latin America.

EASTMAN™ 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid: List and off-list price increase of $US 0.10 /lb ($US 0.10/lb ($US 0.22/kg) ) in North America and Latin America.

EASTMAN™ n-Butyl Alcohol: List and off-list price increase of $US 0.10 /lb ($US 0.10/lb ($US 0.22/kg) ) in North America and Latin America.

EASTMAN™ Isobutyl Alcohol: List and off-list price increase of $US 0.10 /lb ($US 0.10/lb ($US 0.22/kg) ) in North America and Latin America.

EASTMAN™ n-Butyraldehyde, all grades: List and off-list price increase of $US 0.10 /lb ($US 0.10/lb ($US 0.22/kg) ) in North America.

LANXESS on expansion course in India
Groundbreaking for high-tech plastics facilities
LANXESS is continuing the expansion of its Indian production site in Jhagadia, Gujarat state. The specialty chemicals group broke ground for new compounding facilities with an initial capacity of 20,000 metric tons per year. These facilities will start producing the high-tech plastics Durethan (polyamide) and Pocan (polybutylene terephthalate) at the beginning of 2012. The investment of more than EUR 10 million will create 60 new jobs.
"Jhagadia provides the perfect platform to strengthen our position as a premium supplier to our customers not only in the rapidly-growing local market but also in the Asia-Pacific region," said Rainier van Roessel, LANXESS Board Member at the groundbreaking ceremony.
India is on course to become the third largest consumer market for high-tech plastics after the United States and China, driven by the automotive industry that is set to grow by more than six percent per year. Global automakers, as well as their suppliers, are already active in India or are investing in new plants in the subcontinent. It is above all the growing middle-class in India that is driving the trend towards greater mobility

Solvias opens new Corporate Location
Solvias' new office and laboratory building is officially opened.
Just in time for the New Year, the company relocated from Basel to Kaiseraugst. The new laboratories offer more space to provide the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry with the spectrum of services that includes analysis of large and small molecules, solid-state development, and process analytical technology with fiber optic probes. For Solvias the advantage is clear: many employees, who so far worked from various locations, are now shaping the company's future together united under one roof in Kaiseraugst.

Increasing the capacity and laboratories with the latest technology
"Our processes will clearly be optimized by the close cooperation of individual departments and the shorter distances," says Hansjörg Walter, CEO of Solvias AG. "Now, we are able to serve our customers more swiftly and more efficiently." This concept did not only consider the present but also the future. Interior rooms are designed with moveable partition walls allowing the building to be utilized for multiple purposes. Installations can be adapted swiftly and without interrupting operations.

Solvias provides primarily analytical services for the pharmaceutical industry on 6,400 square meters of laboratory space (14,000 square meters of gross floor space). The accessible temperature-controlled rooms have clearly created an increased capacity for stability studies. To satisfy market demands for early stage projects requiring limited sample quantities, Solvias applies the latest technology in high-throughput screening and introduces salt programs with significantly reduced sample quantities. A corporate center of excellence for chemical development completes the integrated services by Solvias. This center provides such special services as the production of pharmaceutical agents to the clinical phase II a, which for now, remains at the Basel location.

Plenty of space for the future
After a construction period of only one and a half years, the new laboratory and administrative building was completed and delivered to Credit Suisse and Solvias AG. The construction costs including the purchase of the property were 70 million Swiss Francs. An additional piece of land measuring 6,800 square meters is available as a reserve for future growth. A two-story base building surrounds the L-shaped 5-story main structure and it provides 300 workspaces. A restaurant with outdoor seating areas for employees, a conference room, and coffee zones on each floor are inviting spaces to exchange new ideas.

AkzoNobel invests €90m in growth strategy to supply world's largest pulp mill
AkzoNobel has signaled its strategic intent to accelerate growth by investing close to €90 million in a new facility being built in Brazil. The plant, operated by the company's Pulp and Paper Chemicals business, Eka Chemicals, will supply the world's largest pulp mill.

The agreement - with Eldorado Celulose e Papel - emphasizes the importance of high growth markets to AkzoNobel and will help drive the medium-term strategy of doubling revenue in Brazil to €1.5 billion. It also underlines the value the company attaches to securing long-terms partnerships with customers.

The investment - AkzoNobel's biggest ever in Latin America - is centered on further expanding Eka Chemicals' sustainability focused Chemical Island concept. It will involve supplying, storing and handling all chemicals for the 1.5 million tons per year green field mill, which is being constructed in the northern part of Três Lagoas City. The mill is expected to come on stream in September 2012.

"This 15-year agreement confirms our intention to accelerate growth and expand our activities in the world's high growth regions," said Rob Frohn, the AkzoNobel Board member responsible for Specialty Chemicals. "We are about to make one of the biggest investments in our history, which emphasizes both the importance of Latin America to our growth ambitions and our commitment to the pulp and paper industry."

Added Pulp and Paper Chemicals General Manager Jan Svärd: "Future demand for pulp and paper chemicals in Latin America is projected to increase substantially over the next 15 years. This agreement therefore represents an exciting opportunity for us to expand our operations in the region and further underlines the value our customers attach to our Chemical Island concept."

He went on to explain that Eka Chemicals will be building a world scale sodium chlorate production unit to supply the projected demands of the Eldorado mill, which has been designed to accommodate three pulp lines. The new Eka Chemicals facility will also supply other key customers in Brazil. Work on the new pulp mill site started in June last year.

Commenting on the agreement, Eldorado President Rogerio D'Alcantara Peres, said: "Building the world's largest pulp mill requires working with reliable partners who can provide the best technology. AkzoNobel's proven Chemical Island concept, together with the company's world class expertise and strong commitment to sustainability, meant that they were a natural choice for this major project."

The new facility will expand Eka Chemicals' well established pulp and paper activities in Brazil, where the business already operates its Chemical Island concept at several mills, as well as running production units in Jacareí, Eunapolis, Três Lagoas, Rio de Janeiro and Jundiaí.

Haber and Bosch named top chemical engineers
Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch have been named as the world’s most influential chemical engineers of all time by readers of tce magazine.

The German duo were responsible for devising the Haber-Bosch process, perhaps the most recognised chemical process in the world, which captures nitrogen from the air and converts it to ammonia for use in fertilisers.

Haber developed a high-temperature high-pressure process to break the triple bonds of atmospheric nitrogen while Bosch was responsible for scaling up the process, finding cheaper ways of producing hydrogen and developing both a new catalyst and reactor which could withstand both the temperature and pressure of the reaction.

The process is still used throughout the chemical process industries today, 100 years since its inception.

The pair topped a poll in which members of IChemE were invited to vote for the chemical engineers that have most changed the world with 24% of the vote.

Bosch was a chemical engineer at BASF and Andreas Kreimeyer, the company's current research executive director says that the memory of Haber and Bosch lives on: "The entrepreneurial spirit of Haber and Bosch in developing this new groundbreaking technology still serves as a role model for the culture of innovation at BASF.

"The Haber-Bosch process was certainly the key to accessing the large amount of fertilizer needed to boost crop output to fight hunger, and has proved to be an enduring invention since that time. More than 100 million metric tons of nitrogen-containing fertilizers are still produced by this process annually, helping to feed more than 40% of the earth’s population."

The poll runner-up was Henry Bessemer, a nineteenth century English engineer whose Bessemer process saw a dramatic cut in the cost of steel, enabling the second industrial revolution – the mass production of goods, and the rise of the modern factory.

Other candidates included George Rosenkranz, Luis Miramontes and Carl Djerassi, the men behind the contraceptive pill; Carl von Linde and William Hampson who gave us the Hampson - Linde air separation cycle; Csaba Horváth who introduced high-throughput liquid chromatography; and Jasper Kane and John McKeen for scaling up the production of penicillin in the midst of World War II.

Claudia Flavell While, editor of tce magazine says: “No one can doubt the significance of the Haber-Bosch process – without fertilisers, the Earth could only sustain a population of around 4 billion humans, rather than the almost seven billion we have today. Chemical engineers are all too often the ‘forgotten’ heroes; it is very gratifying to be able to put them in the limelight for a change.”

For further media information, interviews or supporting photography, please contact:
Matt Stalker, Communications manager, IChemE. tel: +44 (0)1788 534455 / +44 (0)7802 834459
email: mstalker@icheme.org
Jo Sharp, IChemE communications officer. tel: +44 (0)1788 534433/ +44(0)7825 266815
email: jsharp@icheme.org
Trish Dwyer, IChemE communications officer. tel: +61 (0)3 9642 4494. email: tdwyer@icheme.org

About chemical engineers
Chemical, biochemical and process engineering is the application of science, maths and economics to the process of turning raw materials into everyday products. Professional chemical engineers design, construct and manage process operations all over the world. Pharmaceuticals, food and drink, synthetic fibres and clean drinking water are just some of the products where chemical engineering plays a central role.

About IChemE
IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) is the hub for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. With a growing global membership of over 32,000, the Institution is at the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to best practice, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society, encouraging young people in science and engineering and supporting the professional development of its members. For more information, visit www.icheme.org

Huntsman Announces Capacity Expansion at Singapore Polyetheramines Plant
THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Performance Products division of Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) today announced that it is going ahead with the engineering design for a 40,000-ton capacity expansion program at its world-scale polyetheramine facility in Singapore.

Huntsman plans to invest more than $70 million at its Jurong Island plant in a move that will more than double the site’s manufacturing capabilities, help satisfy increasing global demand for polyetheramines and strengthen the company’s leadership position in this technology. In the last five years, Huntsman – the world’s leading polyetheramine producer – has seen interest in its JEFFAMINE® amines accelerate dramatically.

Polyetheramines are typically employed in epoxy coatings or in additives that enhance the performance of fuels, concrete and pesticides. With new amine applications emerging all the time, Huntsman is forecasting significant mid-term growth in the sector.

Stu Monteith President of Huntsman’s Performance Products division said: “When our Jurong site first opened in 2007 it was designed to produce 16,000 tons of polyetheramines per annum. However, in the last few years demand has begun to outstrip production capabilities across our three main production sites in Singapore; Conroe, Texas; and Llanelli in Wales. Adding this extra 40,000 tons of capacity in Asia is in line with our regional growth projections for the next decade and will optimize our global manufacturing footprint for specialty amines, enabling us to flex and respond more quickly to customer requirements.”

Although Huntsman already has a significant position in the market, it expects demand for its JEFFAMINE® amines range to intensify across all regions over the next decade, particularly in Asia-Pacific – where volume is set to grow by at least 10% per year.

About Huntsman:
Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 11,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2009 revenues of approximately $8 billion. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company’s website at www.huntsman.com.

DuPont Protection Technologies Announces Global Price Increases
Across-the-Board Increases Include DuPont™ Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek®, Sontara®
RICHMOND, Va., DuPont Protection Technologies announces price increases of 5 to 10 percent on all product lines depending on product type and geographic location. The increases include key brands DuPont™ Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek® and Sontara® and are being implemented immediately or as contracts permit. Details surrounding the new prices will be communicated locally in each country.

DuPont Protection Technologies is a leader in technologies and products that protect people, the environment and critical assets worldwide.

DuPont (www.dupont.com) is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 90 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

AkzoNobel targets growth after opening new coatings plant in India
AkzoNobel's ambition to accelerate growth and increase revenue in India to €1 billion within the next five years has been underlined today by the official opening of a new Industrial Coatings plant near Bangalore.

The facility - which will produce coil and specialty plastic coatings - is located in Hoskote on an existing AkzoNobel site which already manufactures marine and protective coatings, automotive coatings and powder coatings.

"India will develop into one of the world's economic powerhouses and it ranks very highly on our list of priority high growth countries," said Leif Darner, the AkzoNobel Board member responsible for Performance Coatings. "We are already well represented in India, but as the largest global producer of coatings, we are committed to making a significant contribution to the country's continued development."

Added Conrad Keijzer, Managing Director of AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings: "Increasing our capacity in India is important because local demand is growing. This is being driven by a number of factors, particularly the rapid increase in average household incomes and the associated growth of the housing, construction, consumer electronics and automotive sectors."

The technologies most in demand include laser-etch coatings for the automotive industry, soft-touch technology for smart phones and coil coatings for high performance steel and aluminum construction markets.

The new Bangalore facility will be capable of manufacturing up to 18 million liters per year, with scope for further expansion. The additional capacity will also boost the company's ability to meet the growing demand in India and neighboring countries.

AkzoNobel currently employs around 1,500 people in India and operates six production facilities, two research laboratories and around a dozen sales locations, representing activities from across all Coatings and Specialty Chemicals businesses.

AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are a Global Fortune 500 company and are consistently ranked as one of the leaders on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 55,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow's Answers Today(TM).

AkzoNobel and Vodafone McLaren Mercedes expand partnership
AkzoNobel has become a full technology partner to the McLaren Group after expanding and extending the current relationship with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes. The announcement of the deal coincides with today's launch in Berlin of the new MP4-26 Formula 1 car - which now features the AkzoNobel logo on the rear wing endplate.

The two companies have been working together since 2008, when AkzoNobel - through its Sikkens brand - became the official supplier of paint solutions to the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 team. Under the new four-year agreement, AkzoNobel will work closely with McLaren Racing to further develop its extreme environment technology for use in Formula 1 and wider industrial applications.

"Our innovative capabilities are well suited to McLaren's high performance requirements," said AkzoNobel CEO, Hans Wijers. "The shared knowledge we have gained from the existing partnership has already enabled us to translate 80 percent of the tailor-made solution supplied to McLaren Racing into a commercial value proposition for AkzoNobel customers. Now, with an exciting new agreement in place, we will look to further build on the pioneering work which both companies are currently carrying out to develop a next generation of superior coatings products."

Added McLaren Group Chairman, Ron Dennis: "We are delighted to expand our partnership with AkzoNobel, which has already contributed to several performance and efficiency improvements, including reducing the weight of our F1 car and halving the paint's curing time. Unparalleled technical expertise is vital to our competitive ethos and we look forward to successfully exploring other areas where we can use our combined innovative strengths."





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