European Coatings Show 2009: OXEA Showcases Products for Growth Markets

Promoting "value creation in chemicals", the global chemicals company Oxea will be showcasing its products for the coatings industry at the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg, Germany. From March 31 to April 2, 2009, interested trade show visitors can learn more about the Oxea's product range of raw materials such as carboxylic acids, alcohols, polyols and esters at Booth 215 in Hall 9. Oxea will also be highlighting its 3G8 Ester. This product, already established in PVB film applications, is of increasing interest for use in synthetic resin dispersions.

"Applications like high-quality lacquers, paints and coatings – for which we supply a wide variety of ingredients – are a significant focus for Oxea. At the ECS, we can address a large international target audience to present our young company, as well as our high-quality products and services", explains Miguel Mantas, managing director marketing and sales at Oxea.

Dr. Martina Flöel, spokesperson of the Oxea Executive Board, comments: "Our company slogan: 'value creation in chemicals' underlines our objective of creating values. Our products are always a key contribution to the value chain. Accordingly, we have adopted a clear strategy to continue to grow along the value chain, in geographical growth markets, as well as to expand our portfolio."

Oxea is a global supplier of oxo products and olefin derivatives. These products are used for the production of high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, flavorings and fragrances, printing inks and plastics. Since the company's foundation in 2007, its experience, expertise and reliability have made Oxea a sought-after business partner worldwide. The company is an international market leader in the production of acetates, alcohols, amines, carboxylic acids and aldehydes.

OXEA has annual sales worth about EUR 1.3 billion and employs approximately 1,300 people, mainly in Germany (Oberhausen and Marl) and the United States (Bay City and Bishop).

Further information about the global Oxea Group is available at

www.oxea-chemicals.com.