Ascend Announces New Resins for the Cable Tie Market

HOUSTON – May 20, 2013 — Ascend Performance Materials Inc. is introducing a new class of impact and weather resistant Vydyne grades that are designed specifically for cable tie manufacturers who service the transportation, heavy equipment or industrial markets. These new grades will offer a superior combination of impact resistance, UV resistance, and flow (up to 10% higher), as compared to the general purpose impact modified grades typically used in cable-tie applications. These new Vydyne grades are sure to improve processing potential and allow customers to expand their cable tie product range.

As the Leader in cable tie materials, Ascend is committed to:

• Working collaboratively to meet new regulatory and market trends

• Continually bringing improved products specifically designed for the cable tie industry

• Investing to meet the market demand with reliable supply

• Delivering high performance and consistent quality products

• Dedicating research and development and technical service for the cable tie market

“We are excited to introduce these new resins,” said Craig Brazel, Ascend’s global cable tie segment leader. “These are a continuation of a series of new products we will be introducing in the coming 18 months to strengthen our position in the cable tie market. This is one example of the work we are doing as part of our long-term commitment to the cable tie industry.”

For more information, visit www.ascendmaterials.com.

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About Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC

Ascend is a global leader in proprietary technologies that are central to the production of nylon, plastics and synthetic fibers found in thousands of commercial and industrial products, including carpet, tires and apparel, as well as agricultural products, animal feed and personal care products. The business has world scale integrated manufacturing facilities which enables it to develop new products from its core technologies, and provides flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of its customers. Ascend has sales offices throughout the world, and five manufacturing facilities in the United States. More information is available at www.ascendmaterials.com. SK Capital Partners are indirect partial owners of Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC.

About SK Capital Partners

SK Capital Partners, led by Managing Directors Barry Siadat, Jamshid Keynejad, Jim Marden, Jack Norris, and Aaron Davenport, is a transformational private investment firm focusing on acquiring assets in which its partners have deep industry knowledge through previous investments and experience, and the ability deploy substantive operational strategies to unlock value and deliver superior returns. These industries include niche segments of the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors. More information is available at www.skcapitalpartners.com.