NOVA Chemicals returns to the LDPE market
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NOVA Chemicals Corporation
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Press Release
NOVA Chemicals returns to the LDPE market
Calgary, Alberta (January 17, 2013) - NOVA Chemicals Corporation (NOVA
Chemicals) today announced its Moore, Ontario low-density polyethylene ("LDPE")
facility has returned to commercial operation at its full capacity.
"We are pleased to have our LDPE facility fully restored allowing us to return
to the LDPE market. During the period between the incident in late 2011 and
now, we committed resources and capital to not only rebuild the reactor, but
also enhance our ability to operate more safely and reliably, with a streamlined
product slate to better serve our customers," stated Chris Bezaire, senior vice
president, polyethylene business.
Growth in the LDPE market is part of NOVA 2020, NOVA Chemicals' long-term asset
strategy to capitalize on emerging feedstock opportunities and growing North
American demand. Restoring the Moore facility is the first step in NOVA
Chemicals' plan to strengthen its commitment to the LDPE market to better meet
the needs of customers.
The Moore, Ontario facility produces both high-density and low-density
polyethylene resins that are used in consumer goods such as; shrink wrap, food
packaging, drums, heavy-duty sacks, protective packaging, gas containers and
caps and closures.
About NOVA Chemicals
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals, plastic resins and end-
products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work
to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our
commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care(®). NOVA Chemicals,
headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates.
Visit NOVA Chemicals on the Internet at www.novachemicals.com.
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