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May 27, 1996
Establishment of Joint Venture for ABS Resin Operations
2-11-24 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Japan Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd.
President : Eiichi Matsumoto

2-5-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
President : Akira Miura
The Japan Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation have concluded a joint venture contract for the integration of ABS resin operations at both companies, under which a new company will be established.

1. Company Name Techno Polymer Co., Ltd.
2. Head Office Yaesu Katagai Bldg.
1-18-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
3. Officers President: Kenjiro Dai
(will continue to serve as Managing Director of Japan Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd.)
Executive Managing Director: Noriaki Iwanaga
(will continue to serve as Director of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation)
4. Establishment July 1, 1996
5. Commencement of Business October 1, 1996
6. Capital 3 billion yen
7. Equity Share Japan Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd. : 60%,
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation : 40%
8. Business Lines
(1) Products : ABS, AS, AES, MBS
(2) Activities : All areas of business, including production,
processing, sales and research and development.
(However, in the initial stage after establishment of the company, the two parent companies will operate the production facilities.)
9. Employees Approx. 280 (excluding production-related personnel)
10. Sales Approx. 56.0 billion yen


For further information, please contact
Japan Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd.,
General Affairs Division, Public Relations Dept.,
Tel: [+81] 3-5565-6519
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation,
Public Relations Dept.,
Tel: [+81] 3-3283-6274

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