Shanghai, China April 23, 2014-Solvay Polyamide & Intermediates, global experts in polyamide solutions and services, at Chinaplas 2014 today announced the extension of their Stabamid®portfolio. Two new families of superior quality polyamide resins are joining the Stabamid®Original range and will be presented during Chinaplas at Solvay's booth (Hall N1 - A01). The Stabamid®offering comprises:

  • Stabamid®Original- Solvay's  standard high-quality PA6.6 with a proven fit in engineering plastics, industrial and textile yarns as well as performance fiber applications
  • Stabamid®  Functional- differentiated and additivated PA6.6 resinsadapted to specificmarket requirements and customer needs in all application segments
  • Stabamid® High Performance- co-polymer, long chain polyamide and bio-sourced formulations designed for high performance application

The Stabamid® High Performance and Functional resin families combine superior dimensional stability with high temperature resistance, fuel barrier, chemical and abrasion resistance. They offer a very competitive cost/performance ratio for demanding applications. Both ranges can be customized upon request.

Stabamid®Original and Functional are globally available from Solvay's manufacturing facilities, adhering to the same standards of quality and consistency worldwide. Ongoing investments in the burgeoning Asia-Pacific market are under evaluation, including a project at Solvay's Onsan site in Korea with a focus on further product diversification. Thanks to Solvay's global footprint and strong position in China, customers in the region can rely on secure production and distribution, with short lead times as well as local technical and commercial support.

Solvay is exhibiting at Chinaplas 2014 from April 23-26 at Shanghai International Expo Center inHall N1, Booth A01.

® Stabamid is registered trademark of Solvay.

As an international chemical group, SOLVAY assists industries in finding and implementing ever more responsible and value-creating solutions. Solvay generates 90% of its net sales in activities where it is among the world's top three players. It serves many markets, varying from energy and the environment to automotive and aerospace or electricity and electronics, with one goal: to raise the performance of its clients and improve society's quality of life. The group is headquartered in Brussels, employs about 29,400 people in 56 countries and generated 9.9 billion euros in net sales in 2013. Solvay SA is listed as SOLB.BE on NYSE Euronext in Brussels and Paris (Bloomberg: SOLB:BB - Reuters: SOLB.BR).
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