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September 2008 September 3, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Steps Up Asia Pacific Specialty Compounds Supply with Compounding Agreement August 2008 August 27, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Completes Manufacturing Facility to Produce New Specialty Compounds for Energy Efficient Tires July 2008 July 23, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical’s Santoprene TPV 85TL Bonds with Metal to Simplify Automotive Weatherseal Fabrication June 2008 June 10, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Transparent and Translucent TPE Grades to Inspire Design May 2008 May 21, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Adds New Features to www.materialexperience.com — The Santoprene™ TPV Website for Designers May 6, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical’s New Separator Films Help Speed the Progress of the Next Generation of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles April 2008 April 22, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Underscores Importance of Technology to Help Meet Growing Energy and Petrochemical Demand in Asia April 21, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Wins Index 08 Innovation Award April 18, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Company Introduces New Product for Packaging and Agricultural Greenhouse Films with the Potential to Reduce Waste and Energy Consumption April 18, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Company Demonstrates Its Global Leadership in Films Technology at Interpack 2008 April 10, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Demonstrates Its Global Leadership in Nonwovens Technology at Index 08 April 7, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical to Showcase Latest Products and Technologies at Chinaplas 2008 March 2008 March 26, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical’s Specialty Elastomers Improve Flexibility, Ease Processing of Wire and Cable Compounds March 24, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Company’s New Enable Metallocene™ Polyethylene Combines Enhanced Extrusion with Excellent Film Performance March 10, 2008 ExxonMobil and Shell To Evaluate Market Interest as Part of Strategic Study Regarding Infineum JV February 2008 February 11, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical’s New Santoprene TPV Weatherseal Grade Offers Excellent Adhesion at Reduced Costs for Corner Moldings January 2008 January 29, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Cold Insert Nylon Bonding Santoprene TPVs January 23, 2008 ExxonMobil Scientists Participates in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Event on Future of Automotive Technologies January 23, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical’s Battery Separator Film Technologies Help Put Electric Vehicles on the Road January 17, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical Completes New Facility to Supply High-Performance Polymer Compounds December 2007 December 18, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Adds Specialty Film Capacity with Successful Upgrades at the LaGrange Oriented Polypropylene (OPP) Film Manufacturing Facility December 17, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical's New Database for Santoprene TPVs Improves Part Design and Reduces 'Over-Engineering' December 3, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces Tailored Battery Separator Films to Improve Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Next Generation Hybrid and Electric Vehicles November 2007 November 28, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical's New Film Technology Helps Power Next Generation Hybrid and Electric Vehicles November 15, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Invests for Specialty Elastomer Growth in China and Asia Pacific November 6, 2007 ExxonMobil Breaks Ground on Second World-Scale Petrochemical Project in Singapore October 2007 October 25, 2007 ExxonMobil Shares Perspective on Chemical Industry Growth Opportunities at 16th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference October 24, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Company Launches New Exceed™ Metallocene Polyethylene HTC Technology at K 2007 October 15, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical's New www.materialexperience.com –– Connecting Industrial Designers with Santoprene™ TPVs October 8, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Forms New Specialty Business to Supply High Performance Compounded Polyolefin Products October 4, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical to Demonstrate its Leadership in Innovative Technology at the ACS Rubber Division Expo 2007 October 2, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces Elevast™ Polymer Modifiers to Support EPDM Rubber Innovation September 2007 September 26, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Fast Cycling Santoprene TPVs Reducing Processing Time by 20 to 30 Percent September 24, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Announces Expansion of its Rotterdam Aromatics Plant September 5, 2007 ExxonMobil Makes Final decision to Build and Awards Major Contracts for Second World-Scale Steam-Cracking Complex in Singapore August 2007 August 14, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces Vistalon™ EPM 722 for Ease of Processing and Improved Cable Flexibility August 2, 2007 ExxonMobil Announces Successful Start-up of the First Licensed Olgone Unit in Thailand July 2007 July 31, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Begins Commercial Production of Butyl Rubber Using a Proprietary New Breakthrough Technology June 2007 June 28, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Exxsol(TM) Hydrocarbon Fluids Capacity in Singapore June 21, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Increases Production Capacity of Synesstic(TM) Blendstocks by 40 Percent June 20, 2007 ExxonMobil Announces Successful Start-Up of PxMax Technology at S-Oil’s Onsan Refinery June 19, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Company Announces Manufacturing Facility for New Specialty Compounds for Tires May 2007 May 25, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical’s Project Plans Focused on Meeting Asia Demand Growth May 21, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Softer Santoprene™ TPV that Provides Strong Bond to ETPs May 21, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Santoprene™ TPE that Meets European Potable Water Regulations May 16, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Recognized for Energy Efficiency by ACC and IETC May 14, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical to Display Products and Technology Capabilities at Chinaplas 2007 May 8, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical's New Generation of Lithium-Ion Battery Separators for HEVs Now Produced on a Commercial Line. April 2007 April 26, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Boosts Capacity to Produce SpectraSyn Ultra™ High VI Polyalphaolefins April 25, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Shares Perspectives on Energy Management With Engineered Fabrics Producers April 3, 2007 ExxonMobil's New Olgone Aromatic Treatment Technology Proves Successful at NPRC's Muroran Refinery March 2007 March 29, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Increases Production Capacity of SpectraSyn™ Polyalphaolefins March 26, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical’s Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant Earns NPRA Distinguished Safety Award for Fifth Consecutive Year March 22, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Completes Expansion of Ethylene Capacity in Singapore March 21, 2007 Feedstock Flexibility, Energy Efficiency Contribute to ExxonMobil Chemical's Success March 12, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Hydrocarbon Fluids Capacity in Antwerp, Belgium March 7, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Opens New Polymers Automotive Applications Center in Japan February 2007 February 12, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Upgrades LaGrange Oriented Polypropylene (OPP) Film Manufacturing Facility January 2007 January 24, 2007 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New FEA Database for Santoprene Specialty Products in Semi-Dynamic Applications November 2006 November 8, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical Announces Halobutyl Expansion at Baytown, Texas October 2006 October 18, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical Affiliate in Japan Presents Capabilities at Specialty Battery Exposition October 15, 2006 Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil Chemical Sign Heads of Agreement for Petrochemical Complex October 9, 2006 ExxonMobil Introduces Innovative Aromatics Treatment Technology October 4, 2006 New Document Details Separation Process for Co-Molded Santoprene™ Thermoplastic Vulcanizate October 4, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical and Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. Achieve Winter Test Qualification for Jointly Developed Advanced Tire Inner Liner September 2006 September 20, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces a New Food Contact, FDA-Compliant, Santoprene™ TPV which bonds with ETPs September 20, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical Announces Compounding Investment in Baton Rouge August 2006 August 21, 2006 New Design Guide for ExxonMobil Chemical's Santoprene(TM) Thermoplastic Vulcanizate August 4, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical Film Label Innovation on Show at LabelExpo Americas June 2006 June 27, 2006 Celebrating 25 Years of Santoprene TPEs: ExxonMobil Chemical’s elastic plastic serves thousands of customers June 20, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical Awards FEED Contracts, Continues to Progress Study for Possible Second Steam-Cracking Complex at Singapore June 19, 2006 Exxtral(TM) BMU133 Polypropylene Chosen for Renault Espace Bumper May 2006 May 18, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical Highlights Technology at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference May 10, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Line of Compounded Polyolefins for Automotive Industry May 10, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical and Mitsubishi Chemical Agree to Dissolve Mytex Joint Ventures May 8, 2006 ExxonMobil Polyolefins Plant Sets Record in Industry Safety April 2006 April 27, 2006 ExxonMobil Affiliate in Japan Expands to Serve Specialty Battery Markets April 26, 2006 New Santoprene™ TPE Grades Offer Strong Bonding to ETPs, Eliminate Need for Adhesives or Interlocks April 24, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical to Demonstrate Its Capability at ChinaPlas 2006 April 21, 2006 New Vertical Injection Molding Machine Strengthens ExxonMobil Chemical Technical Support for Santroprene™ TPEs April 17, 2006 ExxonMobil Baytown Recognized by EPA and DOE with 2006 Energy Star CHP Award March 2006 March 20, 2006 Santoprene™ Specialty Products’ Capability Key to New Ergonomic Garden Tools from Radius™ Garden February 2006 February 20, 2006 Certification Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment of the Santoprene Specialty Products Group to Automotive Industry Excellence February 16, 2006 ExxonMobil Announces LDPE Licensing Agreement in Thailand February 8, 2006 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New High Performance Packaging Solutions at Plastindia 2006 December 2005 December 12, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Sites Earn Energy Efficiency Awards December 7, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Appoints Project Executive For Possible Second Steam-Cracking Train at Singapore November 2005 November 2, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand EXXPRO™ Specialty Elastomers Capacity in Baytown, Texas, to Support Advancements in High-Barrier, Lightweight Tire Inner Liners October 2005 October 17, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand World's Largest IPA Plant August 2005 August 2, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical France to Expand Escorez(TM) 5000 Capacity in Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon June 2005 June 20, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical To Present SFT315 Polypropylene At Chinaplas 2005 June 20, 2005 New Vistamaxx(TM) Grades for Spunbond Processing Deliver Enhanced Elasticity Introduced to China Market May 2005 May 9, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical To Announce Advanced PAO At STLE April 2005 April 21, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Launches PacVantage at Interpack 2005 April 21, 2005 New Nexxstar(TM) Resin Formulated Collation Shrink Packaging Films Offers Clear Advantages for Film Suppliers and Brand Owners April 20, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Unveils Very Low Temperature Sealing Coating (VLTSC) at Interpack 2005 April 20, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Features Very High Barrier Metallyte(TM) Film at Interpack 2005 April 20, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Self-Adhesive Label Film For Improved Printability April 20, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Launches New Line of Coated Polyester Films April 13, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Packaging Program Graduates 9000th Student April 12, 2005 New Vistamaxx(TM) Grades for Spunbond Processing Deliver Enhanced Elasticity April 4, 2005 NPRA Presents Distinguished Safety Award to ExxonMobil Chemical Company's Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant and Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant March 2005 March 30, 2005 Japan Butyl Company to Expand Halobutyl Capacity March 17, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Brings "Energy To Your Packaging" at Interpack 2005 February 2005 February 15, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical To Expand Santoprene TPV Manufacturing Site January 2005 January 28, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Oxo Alcohol Capacity in Singapore January 24, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Ethylene Capacity in Singapore January 21, 2005 New Coater At Virton Extends Packaging Possibilities January 19, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Company Announces Product Distribution Agreement with R.T. Vanderbilt January 19, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Announces a Licensing Agreement for the World's Largest LDPE Tubular Reactor January 13, 2005 ExxonMobil Chemical Earns Construction Industry Safety Award January 10, 2005 Two New Metallization Lines at Brindisi Will Ensure Product Quality and Consistent Supply December 2004 December 17, 2004 Long-Term Outlook Positive for Plasticizer and Flexible Vinyl Business June 2004 June 29, 2004 ExxonMobil Chemical Expands Plasticizer and Oxo Alcohol Plants in Asia Pacific March 2004 March 9, 2004 Phthalate Plasticisers and PVC Industry Have a Sustainable Future December 2003 December 16, 2003 Novel Nexxstar Stretch Hood Packaging Solutions Set to Reshape End-of-Line Packaging July 2001 July 3, 2001 ExxonMobil's Singapore Chemical Plant Now Operating