Press Release

KRATON Polylmers Target China

Stand A221
5th South China Int'l Exhibition on Plastics Industry
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Shenzhen
March 9-12, 2004

HONG KONG – February 23, 2004 - Kraton Polymers will ensure its innovative developments stay firmly in the Chinese plastics industry’s spotlight by meeting with compounders and product manufacturers at the 5th South China International Exhibition on Plastics Industry in Shenzhen, March 9-12, 2004.

Kraton Polymers is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of styrenic block copolymers (SBCs). Its high-performance products offer performance and processing benefits such as soft-touch, clarity, improved grip, and long-term temperature and UV resistance, to compounders and finished product manufacturers serving many diverse markets. Packaging, toys, household appliances, automotive components and sports equipment are among the wide range of applications taking advantage of the benefits of Kraton® polymers.

Daniel Wong, Kraton Polymers sales director for Greater China, said: “We are committed to bringing the benefits of our products to manufacturers throughout China and this tradeshow is a good opportunity for us to reach plastics processors and finished product manufacturers based in, or serving, Southern China. It is the first time we have participated in this event and we are looking forward to making new contacts and improving our understanding of the needs of potential customers in the region.”

For more information, meet Kraton Polymers at the South China International Plastics Exhibition.

About Kraton

Kraton Polymers LLC is a premier, global specialty chemicals company and is the world’s largest producer of styrenic block copolymers (“SBCs”), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered by Kraton over forty years ago.  SBCs are highly-engineered synthetic elastomers, which enhance the performance of products by delivering a variety of attributes, including greater flexibility, resilience, strength, durability and processability.  Kraton polymers are used in a wide range of applications including road and roofing materials, numerous consumer products (e.g., diapers, tool handles and toothbrushes), tapes, labels, medical applications, packaging, automotive and footwear products.  Kraton has the leading position in nearly all of its core markets and is the only producer of SBCs with global manufacturing capability.  Its production facilities are located in the United States, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Brazil, and Japan.

Polymer Holdings LLC is the parent company of Kraton Polymers LLC and has no material assets other than its investment in Kraton Polymers LLC. 

Kraton, the Kraton logo and design are trademarks of Kraton Polymers LLC.

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