Rhodia Polyamide


Rhodia Polyamide

Rhodia Polyamide is Rhodia's fully integrated enterprise focusing on Polyamide 6.6. Its strategy rests on three pillars: a high worldwide competitiveness of intermediates & polymers along with strong development of the industrial footprint in fast growing regions; the strengthening of engineering plastics as a growth engine; and a focus on Asia and Brazil as priority regions for expansion beyond our European base. In South America, Rhodia Polyamide also holds strong positions in phenol and adiponitrile route, industrial yarns and fibers. For further details about Rhodia Polyamide visit the website at www.rhodia-polyamide.com.

Rhodia

Rhodia, a chemist, leader in its businesses, is an international industrial group resolutely committed to sustainable development. The Group aims to improve its customers' performance through the pursuit of operational excellence and its ability to innovate. Structured around seven Enterprises, Rhodia is the partner of major players in the automotive, tire, electronics, perfume, health and beauty and home care markets. The Group generated sales of €4.8 billion in 2006 and employs around 16,000 people worldwide. Rhodia is listed on Euronext Paris.

Rhodia Polyamide
Avenue Ramboz
F-69192 Saint-Fons Cedex
France
+33 4 72 89 27 53
www.eu.rhodia.com

Rhodia Technyl® Polyamide components chosen for Fiat 500 city car - ‘Car of the Year 2008’

Rhodia Technyl® Polyamide components chosen for Fiat 500 city car - ‘Car of the Year 2008’.Lyon, France – October 9, 2008 – Rhodia Polyamide confirms that its Technyl® Polyamide Engineering Plastics have been used for a number of components in the new super compact Fiat 500 city car - voted ‘Car of the Year 2008’.

Rhodia Polyamide announces a temporary surcharge for its Nylon 6.6 products to compensate for exceptional Butadiene crisis situation

Lyon, France – July 28, 2008 – Availability of Butadiene recently worsened due to worldwide suppliers’ shortage which led to unexpected price increases.

TECHNYL® “G2”, glycol resistant grade of Rhodia, becomes “Material of Choice”

Lyon, France – June 11, 2008 – Rhodia Glycol resistant grade (TECHNYL® A 218 G2 V30) confirms its "best in class" position becoming the "material of choice" for BMW models.

TECHNYL® “G2”, glycol resistant grade of Rhodia, becomes "Material of Choice"

Lyon, France – June 11, 2008 – Rhodia Glycol resistant grade (TECHNYL® A 218 G2 V30) confirms its "best in class" position becoming the "material of choice" for BMW models.

Rhodia has created a new PA 6.6-based technology that bridges the gap between standard polyamide and more costly high performance plastics or metal solutions

Shanghai, China – April 16, 2008– Using Chinaplas 2008 as its launch pad Rhodia will introduce TECHNYL STAR™ AFX, an innovative PA 6.6-based technology combining superior flowability together with a currently unmet level of reinforcement. In addition to unequalled stiffness and temperature resistance, this innovative technology, based on novel PA 6.6 based chemistry, offers incomparable processability. This innovation broadens the range of applications for which replacement of costly polymer or metal solutions with polyamide 6.6 becomes possible. In April 17 – 20, 2008 Rhodia will display its innovation on Chinaplas (The 22nd International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries).

Rhodia Polyamide introduces TECHNYL® SI a ‘Super-Impact’ Polyamide Range at Chinaplas 2008

Shanghai, China – April 16, 2008 – Rhodia Polyamide announces the introduction of TECHNYL® SI (Super-Impact), a new range of polyamides that balance exceptional impact resistance with good stiffness. Rhodia Polyamide will display this innovation in Hall W3, stand H01 at Chinaplas which will take place in 17 - 20 April.

Extrusion and Blow Moulding applications to benefit from the introduction of TECHNYL® XT High Productivity Polyamide

Shanghai, China – April 16, 2008 – Rhodia Polyamide has announced the introduction of TECHNYL® XT, a new family of modified polyamide 6 grades, designed to satisfy the extrusion and blow moulding industries’ needs for higher productivity and energy savings in polyamide conversion.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Asia, Middle East and Americas for its Nylon Intermediates and

Lyon, France – December 5, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 200 to 250 USD/MT price increase for its Nylon Intermediates and PA 6.6 Stabamid® Polymer in Asia, Middle East and Americas effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Asia, Middle East and Americas for its PA 6.6 Performance Fibers

Lyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 200 USD/MT price increase for its PA 6.6 Performance Fibers in Asia, Middle East and Americas effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Europe for its Nylon Intermediates and PA 6.6 Stabamid® Polymer

Lyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 150 to 200 €/MT price increase for its Nylon Intermediates and PA 6.6 Stabamid® Polymer in Europe effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Europe for its PA 6.6 Performance Fibers

Lyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 150 €/MT price increase for its PA 6.6 Performance Fibers in Europe effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Europe, Middle East and Africa for its Polyamide 6 and 6.6 Technyl® Compounds

Lyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 150 to 200 €/MT price increase for its Polyamide 6 and 6.6 Technyl® compounds in Europe, Middle East and Africa, effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

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