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HOUSTON, Texas (March 12, 2007) – ExxonMobil Chemical Belgium is expanding the
capacity of its hydrocarbon fluids plant in Antwerp to 700,000 tons per year.
The project is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2007.
"This investment demonstrates ExxonMobil Chemical’s long-term commitment to
meeting the regional and global demands of its hydrocarbon and oxygenated
fluids customers," said Gary Wilson, vice president, Fluids Global Business,
ExxonMobil Chemical Company. "It also enhances our ability to serve this
market. ExxonMobil Chemical is the premier global supplier of these products,
providing its customers with consistently high-quality fluids from
manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America."
ExxonMobil Chemical has consistently invested in its hydrocarbon fluids
manufacturing, technology and supply-chain capabilities. “As a global
supplier, we understand the strategic importance of developing differentiated
products that provide customers with tailor-made solutions to meet their
application needs, while complying with the latest regulatory changes. This
investment will enable us to continue to meet the increasing demand for these
products," said Cindy Shulman, global marketing manager, Fluids Business,
ExxonMobil Chemical Company.
ExxonMobil Chemical offers the broadest portfolio of differentiated
hydrocarbon fluids, specifically designed for a wide range of applications
including drilling mud oil, mining, agricultural chemicals, metal working,
polymerization process, water treatment, adhesives, coatings and
reprographics. Leading brands in the portfolio include Isopar(TM) ,
Solvesso(TM) and Exxsol(TM) fluids.
For more information about Isopar hydrocarbon fluids, visit
www.isopar.com.
For more information about Exxsol D hydrocarbon fluids, visit
www.exxsol.com.
For more information about Solvesso hydrocarbon fluids, visit
www.solvesso.com.
For more information about oxygenated fluids, visit
www.exxonmobilchemical.com.
About ExxonMobil Chemical
ExxonMobil Chemical is a global
leader in technology, product quality and customer service with petrochemical
manufacturing and/or marketing operations in more than 150 countries around
the world. Its products include olefins, aromatics, fluids, synthetic rubber,
polyethylene, polypropylene, oriented polypropylene packaging films,
plasticizers, synthetic lubricant basestocks and additives for fuels and
lubricants.
To find out more about ExxonMobil Chemical, visit
www.exxonmobilchemical.com.
Note to the editor:
ExxonMobil, the ExxonMobil logo, the
"Interlocking X" device, Exxsol, Solvesso and Isopar are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation. The term "ExxonMobil
Chemical" refers collectively to some or all of the companies affiliated with
Exxon Mobil Corporation which have chemical manufacturing and/or marketing
operations around the world.
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