SHANGHAI, Aug. 31, 2011
/PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Huntsman
Corporation (NYSE:HUN) announced today that its
Polyurethanes and Performance Products divisions will be showing a
wide range of sustainable solutions at UTECH Asia / PU China 2011
(UTECH) from September 6 to 8 (Booth No: 110, W5, Shanghai New
International Expo Centre).
"Today, the Asia-Pacific market, and
especially China, has become the largest polyurethane market in the
world," said Anthony P. Hankins, CEO of Huntsman Asia Pacific.
"China's 12th Five-Year Plan will bring development opportunities
for the entire industry. At UTECH, the industry's largest
exposition, we will showcase our latest solutions, which are
focused on environmental performance improvements, including energy
savings and emission reductions."
"Through both close collaboration
with customers and deep understanding of the market, the Huntsman
Asia team is well positioned to develop products and technologies
which will deliver sustainable growth, benefiting our customers and
the industry as a whole."
The innovative technical solutions
that Huntsman will present at UTECH will cover a wide range of
applications, including construction, automotive, electrical
appliances, household consumer goods and footwear materials:
During UTECH, Huntsman experts will
present three technical papers on the following topics:
About Huntsman
Huntsman is a global manufacturer
and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies
manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including
chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear,
paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health
care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and
packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging
and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals,
Huntsman today has approximately 12,000 employees and operates from
multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2010 revenues of over
$9 billion. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the
official website at www.huntsman.com.
About Huntsman
Polyurethanes
Huntsman Polyurethanes (HPU) is a
leading producer of MDI - a key ingredient in the production of
polyurethanes and also manufactures flexible and rigid polyethers,
polyesters, polyether amines, polyurea amines, propylene oxide,
polyols, fully formulated polyurethane systems and TPUs for the
automotive, footwear, coatings & adhesives, construction,
furniture, appliances and packaging industries. HPU has 2, 400
employees worldwide serving over 3,500 customers in more than 90
countries throughout the world. In 2010, the division's revenues
exceeded US$ 3.6 billion.
About Huntsman Performance
Products
Huntsman Performance Products is a
leading global producer of more than 2,000 chemical intermediates
and technologies based primarily on amines, surfactants and
carbonates that add value and competitive advantage to industrial
customers and consumers worldwide. The division's solutions find
application in the most diverse markets and industries and with
innovation as the life-blood of the business the list continues to
grow. As the division strives to develop effective, sustainable
solutions for its clients' ever changing needs, customer intimacy
and understanding are critical. The division has 17 manufacturing
plants and had 2010 revenues of approximately US$2.7 billion.
Forward-Looking
Statements:
Statements in this release that
are not historical are forward-looking statements and are based on
the 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 U.S. 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. In addition, the completion of any transactions
described in this release is subject to a number of uncertainties
and closing will be subject to approvals and other customary
conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such
transactions will be completed or 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 applicable laws.
SOURCE Huntsman