Investindustrial

Polynt (www.polynt.it) is strengthening its leadership positioning in Western European markets, it is further expanding into new geographies and also trying to preserve volume sales and profitability in this difficult market environment. In May 2008 Investindustrial completed the acquisition 100% of the company and subsequent delisting from the Italian stock exchange. In September 2008, Polynt acquired Chemial Group in the UK, and during 2008 the construction of the new special purpose plasticizers plant in China and the new Resins plant in Poland was began. During the fourth quarter of 2008, Polynt experienced significantly weakened market demand as a result of the poor global economic climate.