First time for Huntsman at Khimia

Khimia, 5-9 September 2005, Moscow, Russia
Huntsman Stand Pavilion 2, Hall 2, Stand 22D68

Companies seeking the latest developments in the chemistry sector should head straight to the Huntsman stand (pavilion 2 / hall 2 / stand 22D68 ) at Khimia 2005.   

For the first time, Huntsman will be exhibiting at the largest international exhibition for the chemistry and science industries to showcase the latest technologies from its Advanced Materials, Performance Products and Polyurethanes divisions. 

Huntsman Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of advanced epoxy resins, adhesives, coating systems, electrical insulation materials, printed circuit board technology, tooling materials and structural composites. The division services end use markets that include the aerospace, automotive, coatings, construction, telecommunications, wind energy, marine, medical,  power and electronics, recreation, and appliance industries.

Huntsman Performance Products is a leading producer of a wide range of amines, including ethyleneamines, polyetheramines, polyurethane catalysts and specialty amines; a complete range of alkylene carbonates; and manufactures one of the broadest ranges of surfactants and surfactant intermediates for industrial applications.

Huntsman Polyurethanes is one of the world’s leading producers of diphenylmethane-diisocyanate (MDI), a core ingredient in the manufacture of polyurethane, the most versatile of any group of plastics. Polyurethanes contribute to improved living standards through essential applications in the home, at the workplace, throughout industry, services and in the leisure sector. Polyurethanes are used to produce energy-saving insulation in the construction industry, refrigeration insulation, automotive seating and interiors, furniture cushioning, footware, composite wood products, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) and adhesives, coatings and elastomers (ACE) markets.

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For more information go to www.huntsman.com or contact Gary Chapman, business communications director, T: +32 27589378 or E: gary_chapman@huntsman.com


Editor’s note

Huntsman is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and commodity chemicals. Huntsman’s operating companies manufacture basic products for a variety of global industries including
chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, textiles, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging.  Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging, and later, rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has revenues of $11.5 billion, 11,300 employees and 62 operations in 22 countries. The world's most significant and essential industries rely on Huntsman businesses to manufacture basic products for a variety of end-use applications.

Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company’s operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the company’s expectations will be realized. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

Press office details
For press information or to arrange an interview with a representative from Huntsman, please contact: Denise Thompson / Becky Lamont / Kim Bithel at Ware Anthony Rust by telephone on +44 (0) 1223 566212 / +44 (0) 7714 766106 or by email at denise.thompson@war.uk.com / becky.lamont@war.uk.com / kim.bithel@war.uk.com