Supresta - Media Center - Phosphorus Flame Retardants for Fire Safety, Fire Resistant, Fyrol, Fyrolflex, Fyrquel, Syn-O-Ad, plasticizers, lubricants

October 2006
Contact—Dr. Heinz Salz, Sales & Market Development Manager, Supresta Netherlands B.V.
phone: +49 2644 981491

Supresta has enlisted VELOX GmbH to distribute their flame retardant plasticizers in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. A distribution agreement for Italy is already in place since 2005.

Through this collaboration Supresta and VELOX expect to significantly increase the market presence of the Phosflex® and Fyrolflex® product ranges in the above mentioned countries.

Phosflex® are flame retardant plasticizers used primarily for flexible PVC. Other ap-plications include coatings, as carriers for pigment dispersions, leveling agents for floor finishes and as plasticizing additives for elastomers.

Fyrolflex® are flame retardant engineering resins for electronics and high-end structural plastics.

VELOX GmbH is a leading European distribution and marketing company for
specialty raw materials in the sectors of plastics, rubber, paint and inks. VELOX GmbH is a German company founded in 1993, with head office in Hamburg and offices in more than 15 countries in Europe. For more information on VELOX, visit www.velox.com or email VELOX.
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Supresta Appoints James McGrath Distribution Manager, To Lead Transportation and Warehouse Managment in North America
September 21, 2006
Contact—Tina Picariello, 914.269.5900
Supresta is pleased to announce the hiring of James McGrath, who will assume the role of Distribution Manager. James will be responsible for transportation and warehouse management in North America and will be based at Supresta’s corporate headquarters in Ardsley, New York. As Distribution Manager, James will manage the leased rail car fleet; negotiate rates with domestic and international transportation firms; optimize the distribution network; negotiate warehouse and terminal contracts; and manage and reduce costs.

“Jim comes to Supresta with a strong logistics, systems, and operations background,” says Daniel Sheridan, Director, Global Purchasing at Supresta. “He has extensive experience in the chemical industry and adds significant value to Supresta and our customers.”

For more information, please contact Tina Picariello at Supresta, 914.269.5900, tina.picariello@supresta.com or log onto www.supresta.com.

Supresta is a worldwide, industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of phosphorus based flame retardants, plasticizers, additives, and lubricants. Supresta’s diverse portfolio includes the product lines Fyrol™, Phosflex™, Fyrolflex™, Fyrquel™, Syn-o-ad™, and Victawet™. With headquarters in Ardsley, New York, and regional offices in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, and Shanghai, China, Supresta is dedicated to continuous improvement and to responsible care.
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Supresta Advocates for Improved Fire Safety Worldwide, Offers Free Online Drawing of Fire Safety Equipment in Support of Fire Prevention Week
September 18, 2006
Contact—Tina Picariello, 914.269.5900
As worldwide advocates for fire safety, Supresta is proud to support Fire Prevention Week that will be observed nationwide October 8 – 14, 2006. From now until October 14, users can visit www.supresta.com to read fire safety tips and enter to win a Kidde KK2 kitchen fire extinguisher or smoke alarm. Fire Prevention Week is a program of the National Fire Protection Association, and this year’s theme is “Prevent Cooking Fires — Watch What You Heat.”

Headquartered in Ardsley, New York, Supresta is a leading advocate for improving fire safety standards around the world as well as an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of phosphorus based flame retardants, plasticizers, additives, and lubricants.
The issue of fire safety is serious, but it is sometimes overlooked, since the majority of deaths and property losses occur in small residential fires. In the United States, more than 3,000 people lose their lives as a result of residential fires that cause more than $10 billion in property damage. A home structure fire is reported every 79 seconds, and someone dies from a home fire every 135 minutes in America.

The best protection against fires is prevention; however, when accidents do occur the proper use of flame retardants and flame retardant plasticizers provides valuable escape time for people and first responders. In the kitchen — where 3 in 10 reported home fires start — flame retardants can be found in the wires of appliances; in the casings of some heating appliances; in the rigid foam in kitchen walls; and even in the insulation of iceboxes.
Supresta is a founding member of the American Fire Safety Council, which has been instrumental in pushing forward national standards for residential furniture and bedding. Supresta is also a member of the European Flame Retardant Association and is active with similar associations in Japan and China.

For more information on Supresta’s advocacy and legislative efforts, contact Mark Buczek, Vice President of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs, 914.269.5900, or log onto www.supresta.com.

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Supresta Opens New Research and Development Laboratory for Flame Retardants in Wolfen, Germany, Improving Service to Customers
September 7, 2006

Contact: Valentin van den Boogaard, +31 (0)33 4534 575 ( Amersfoort, The Netherlands) or Anantha Desikan, 1.914.269.5900 ( Ardsley, New York USA)

ARDSLEY , NEW YORK—Supresta is pleased to announce the opening of its new research and development (R&D) laboratory in Wolfen, Germany. The facility opened its doors on Wednesday, September 6, 2006, after moving from its previous location in Deventer, The Netherlands. The new Wolfen location is in close proximity to Supresta’s production facility in Bitterfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt. For Supresta customers, the new location will allow for improved service, particularly faster response rates to technical product inquiries.

Supresta’s Wolfen R&D chemists cooperate with the organization’s sales and production teams by providing ongoing technical market support to customers: performing flame tests; analyzing product issues; and developing new products. As fire performance testing is critical to Supresta’s customers, the Wolfen R&D lab has capabilities for both small and large scale testing. It is well outfitted with equipment, including a cone calorimeter to test fire potential and measure smoke evolution and a Werner Matthis lab coater to fabricate test samples as well as handle thermal testing.

Supresta’s Wolfen lab is integral to the success of Supresta’s European sales and marketing team and to the Bitterfeld production facility. The Wolfen lab is also deeply embedded in the global R&D division of Supresta, which is headquartered in Ardsley, New York in the United States.

Supresta's R&D division is staffed by some the world’s leading research and development scientists in phosphorus chemistry and is ahead of the rest, registering hundreds of patents in the last quarter century. The division conducts fundamental and application research on sustainable phosphorus based flame retardants for applications such as rigid and flexible polyurethane foams, engineering resins, and flame retardant plasticizers. The group also focuses on process technology research, making significant contributions to cost reductions in the manufacturing processes. Additionally, at the urging of Supresta’s advocacy department, Supresta’s R&D chemists anticipate new product and application demands resulting from trends in legislation. The work of Supresta’s R&D division is essential to the Supresta organization.

For more information on Supresta, its products, and its R&D laboratory located in Wolfen, Germany, please contact Anantha Desikan (in Ardsley, New York USA), +1.914.269.5900, or Valentin van den Boogaard (in Amersfoort, The Netherlands) +31 (0)33 4534 575.
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Frost & Sullivan Announces Supresta Netherlands B.V. as the Recipient of the 2006 Market Leadership Award for Excellence in the Flame Retardant Chemicals Market

September 5, 2006
Contact: Valentin van den Boogaard, +31 (0)33 4534 579

Frost & Sulilvan is pleased to announce that Supresta Netherlands B.V. is the recipient of the Frost & Sullivan 2006 Market Leadership Award for Excellence in the Flame Retardant Chemicals Market.

This prestigious award is presented to the company that has exhibited market share leadership through the implementation of market strategy. In Europe, Supresta is considered the leading supplier and distributor of organophosphorus-based flame retardants that are sold under the trade name Fyrol™. In addition, Supresta’s diverse portfolio includes the product lines of Fyrquel™ hydraulic fluids, Syn-O-Ad™ anti-wear additives, Phosflex™ plasticizers, Fyrolflex™ engineering resins, and Victawet™ wetting agents.

Supresta has displayed excellence in all areas of market leadership, including the identification of market challenges, drivers and restraints, as well as strategy development and methods of addressing these market dynamics. Additionally, Supresta has continually demonstrated solutions for monitoring market changes and for implementing superior market strategies.

More specifically, Supresta has received the Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award for Excellence in the Flame Retardant Chemicals Market for the following reasons:

Ability to Satisfy Clients’ Needs and Expectations. Customers demand flame retardants that are of superior quality and also require a variety of products for diverse applications. Supresta excels in providing its customers with a comprehensive product portfolio and outstanding service, catering to customers’ needs.
Pillars of Excellence: Research and Development (R &D). Supresta has continuously ensured that their products are ahead of the standards established by environmental groups. By collaborating with Supresta’s sales and production teams and based on customer feedback and requests, Supresta’s R&D division ensures that products meet new environmental and customer requirements. Supresta’s R&D division also works to minimize product life cycles and utilizes and makes recommendations for cost effcient equipment. These efforts result in significant cost reductions in process operations.
Efficiency Product Channeling. The highly competitive flame retardant industry requires market participants to reduce costs, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and improve process efficiency. Supresta’s manufacturing plant in Bitterfeld, Germany is considered to be one of the most modern and extremely cost efficient in producing organophosphorus products. The unit produces both halogenated and halogen free flame retardant products. The range consistes of alkyl phosphates, chloro alkyl phosphate, triaryl phosphate, oligomeric alkyl phosphate, biphosphate, trialkyl phosphate, and alkyl diphenyl phosphate. Such a streamlined operation allows Supresta to best fulfill their customers’ needs and maintain an excellent response rate. Supresta has addressed its process efficiency through centralized purchasing, which ensures that internal requirements are satisfied. This measure prevents production delays or shortages. Supresta’s efficient materials management is key as it allows Supresta to control its inventory, produce to demand, and ensure continuous supply.
Garnering Market Share. The European market for phosphorus-based flame retardants consists of around 14 major players. Supresta is considered to account for about 30% of the total phosphorus-based flame retardant chemicals market by focusing on the organophosphorus market.

As part of the award selection process, Frost & Sullivan analysts tracked competitor revenue and market share within the industry through extensive interviews with market participants and extensive secondary research of proprietory data sources. Supresta and its competitors were ranked, and Supresta came out on top. Frost & Sullivan concluded that Supresta has a strong focus on quality and technology, provides a superior product line and service to its clients, and that Supresta has realized world-class growth rates and market share.

In Europe, Supresta’s regional sales, marketing, and customer service office is located in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, and is headed by Regional Director Valentin van den Boogaard. In addition to Europe, the group covers customers in Africa and parts of Asia and is supported by the R&D division.
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