WCA March 2008

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Royal DSM NV has started construction on a new factory for the production of waterborne acrylic resins in China. With the investment of around €20m, DSM has taken another step in its ambition to reach sales of US$1.5billion in China in 2010, while at the same time introducing products to the country that contribute to a reduction in harmful emissions. Waterborne acrylic resins can be used in water-based coatings which do not require volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These VOCs have negative effects on the environment. Waterborne resins are applied as a raw material in a wide range of products, varying from decorative paints to adhesives. The new factory is being built in the province of Guangdong on the existing site of DSM Syntech. The factory will be completed in the second quarter of 2008. It will be the first factory in China for the production of waterborne resins for DSM NeoResins+. China currently represents a small, but very promising market for speciality waterborne resins. DSM has good expectations for these resins for the industrial wood and metal coatings as well as for the adhesives and graphic arts markets. This expansion for waterborne resins is one of the first expansions at the DSM NeoResins+ site in China. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on 22 nd Nov- ember, in the presence of Mr Lie Hai Jian, vice mayor of Shunde. Construction underway on China site Start up for Russian mill Zao Kyshtym Electrolytic Copper Plant of Ekaterinburg, Russia, has started up a single-strand copper rod mill supplied by Morgan Construction Company. This is the second SCR system purchased by Russian Copper Company, the parent company of Kyshtym. The first system is operated by NMZ at Velíky Novgorod, Russia. In announcing the start up, John T Buell, manager, non- ferrous sales, noted the SCR 2000 copper system is being supplied to Kyshtym by the Southwire Company of Carrollton, GA, USA. Morgan supervised the installation and start up of the mill. The mill is designed to produce 8mm to 16mm copper rod at 12 metric tons per hour. Under the terms of contract, Morgan supplied the mill with an entry shear, a 12" stand, eight 8" stands, a pickling line, turndown, pinch roll, coiler, and a five-station conveyor. DSM – Netherlands Email : info@dsm.com Fax : +31 45 5740680 Website : www.dsm.com

Morgan Construction Company – USA Fax : +1 508 755 6111

Email : sales@morganco.com Website : www.morganco.com

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