WS i ame Bed -okcpi Asien _pOr (@ Speciatciem ‘connect «innovate accelerate I eateed ce dha Baerlocher Acquires Chemtura's Organic-Based Stabilizer (OBS®) Business for igid PVC E SpecialChem - May 5, 2008, * Acquired Business strengthens Baedochers position in the fast growing market for Ca-based heat stabilizer ‘one-packs for rigid PVC ‘© Chemtura’s proprietary OBS® technology complements Baerlocher’s technology portfolio for Ca-based heat stabilizer systems MUNICH -- With immediate effect, the Baerlocher group of Companies has acquired Chemtura's organic based stabilizer (OBS®) business for rigid PVC applications, together with a license for use of Chemtura's OBS patents and know-how also for flexible applications "With this additional tool in its technology portfolio, Baerdocher strengthens its technical capabilities for Ca-based heat stabilizers" said Felix K. Meyer, CEO of the Baerlocher group, "this at a time when the market is rapidly moving away from Pb-based one-packs to Cabased systems.” As an expert in heat stabilizer one-packs, Baerlocher will continue to develop the OBS® technology. The OBS® technology is particularly suited for pipes and fittings. OBS® products will be produced in Baerlocher production sites worldwide, Following the voluntary commitment of Vinyl 2010 to replace Pb-based stabilizers in Europe by 2015, the trend towards Ca-based is accelerating as REACH implementation is underway. About Baerlocher The Baerlocher group of companies is a leading provider of additives for the plastics industry, in particular for PVC. Its offering includes a very broad range of stabilizers based on CaZn, CaOrg, Pb, BaZn and Sn, as well as other additives for all PVC applications. Baerlocher supplies what are known as “one-packs" under the brand name Baeropan®. These are customized additive formulations meeting the needs of a special application, developed together with the customer using Baerlocher know-how. Other Baerlocher products established in the marketplace are Baerostab® (diverse stabilizer systems), Baeropol® (additive systems for polyolefins), Baerolub® (lubricants), Baerocid® (fatty acids), as well as Ceasit and Zincum (metal stearates). Characteristics of Baertocher are strong customer and employee orientation, as well as innovation and sustainability The additive one-pack concept and several novel product forms developed by Baerlocher have become state-of the-art in the industry. Continued leadership in innovation is demonstrated by Baerlocher's support to the PVC industry in the transition from Lead- to Calcium-based stabilizers as well as by the innovative lubricant systems for wood plastic composites. Baerlocher is committed to the principles of responsible care: sustainable development, safe and environmentally friendly production processes as well as protection of people and the environment are corporate goals. It maintains an ISO 9001 certified quality management system and its environmental management system complies with ISO 14001. The company also provides proactive support for voluntary industry commitments such as Vinyl 2010 and the replacement of Lead-based stabilizers. The Baerlocher group of companies has 13 production sites around the world, with its headquarters in Munich Unterschleissheim. Research and development are carried out in Germany (Munich- Unterschleissheim), France (Marseilles), Italy (Lodi), the United States (Dover, Ohio) and India (Mumbay). With a sales network covering all 17 GBABAAOES Qe 88 Eales Laci aaLeaBiKecn,azPRTRrapier a EB a a 5 eae atAy nok cpi Asie _pOr eakeed be dts major countries, the Baerlocher group of companies has a total of about 1.200 employees and generated worldwide revenues of about EUR 340 million in 2006. Additionally to its core business, Baetlocher is involved in a variety of activities, both in industry and in society. It plays an active role in trade associations and runs a Plastic Additives Museum at the production site in Lingen, Germany. The company also provides opportunities for apprenticeships in various business areas. Baeropan, Baerostab, Baeropol, Baerolub and Baerocid are registered trademarks of Baerlocher ‘Source: Baerlocher 17 GBABAAOES Qe 88 Eales Laci aaLeaBiKecn,azPRTR