CALGARY, Alberta & PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On July 2, 2008, NOVA Chemicals (NYSE: NCX) (TSX: NCX.TO) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary as an independent, publicly-traded chemical company. A world-leader in polymer science technology, NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals, plastics and end-use products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier.
With its foundation rooted in the Alberta Advantage, the most advantaged feedstock outside the Middle East, NOVA Chemicals has evolved into a company driven by innovation. By creating products and technologies, such as green system solutions for the building and construction industry, NOVA Chemicals is positioned to deliver exceptional future growth.
“Today our company is more than triple the size we were ten years ago,” said Jeffrey M. Lipton, Chief Executive Officer. “And we see exciting growth opportunities ahead as we continue to exploit the Alberta Advantage and our unique, world-class polymer technology.”
To celebrate this milestone, Mr. Lipton will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on July 2. A live broadcast of the event can be viewed at 3:59 p.m. EDT, July 2, on The New York Stock Exchange’s website www.nyse.com or on the CNBC network.
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 Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals shares are traded as NCX on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
Visit NOVA Chemicals on the Internet at www.novachemicals.com.
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Responsible Care® is a registered trademark of the Canadian Chemical Producers Association (CCPA) in Canada and is a registered service mark of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in the United States.
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