Materials. Powering Ideas. Global

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1 Materials. Powering Ideas. Global LIGOS Binder Solutions for Paper & Board, Adhesives & Construction and Textiles

2 Turning Ideas into Reality About Trinseo Trinseo is a leading global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, dedicated to collaborating with customers to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. Trinseo s technology is used by customers in industries such as home appliances, automotive, building & construction, carpet, consumer electronics, consumer goods, electrical, lighting, medical, packaging, paper & paperboard, rubber goods and tyres. Trinseo Fast Facts More than 70 years of technology and marketplace leadership More than 2,200 employees 59 manufacturing plants at 16 manufacturing sites around the world Across the Globe Stade, Germany Terneuzen, Netherlands Tessenderlo, Belgium Midland, MI, USA Schkopau, Germany Norrköping, Sweden Hamina, Finland Berwyn, PA, USA Samstagern, Switzerland Horgen, Switzerland Zhangjiagang, China Böhlen, Germany Rheinmuenster, Germany Mussolente, Italy Ulsan, South Korea Shanghai, China Dalton, GA, USA Hsinchu, Taiwan Tsing Yi, Hong Kong Merak, Indonesia 1 Global Operating Center Regional Operating Center Latex Binders Manufacturing Plant Latex Binders Research & Development/Application Center Plastics Synthetic Rubber

3 Evolve and Excel Jun 2010 Styron becomes an independent company. Feb 2015 Styron changes the name of all affiliated companies to Trinseo. Jul 2009 Dow groups the four businesses together in a separate division, in anticipation of forming an independent company. Jun 2014 Trinseo is successfully listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), ticker TSE. Company Structure 7 Decades of leadership in technology 2 Major divisions grounded in industry expertise Performance Materials Basic Plastics & Feedstocks 3 Sub-divisions under Performance Materials Performance Plastics Latex Binders Synthetic Rubber Binders Product Range: SA Latex SB Latex Foam Systems VB Latex Bio-hybrids Paper & Board Textiles Adhesives & Construction 2

4 Trinseo Latex Binders Trinseo converts its recognized expertise in latex binders applications into solutions that are tailored to customer needs and help drive their success. We are dedicated to maintaining an in-depth knowledge of applications in Paper & Board, Adhesives & Construction and Textiles. We also understand the importance of learning from our customers, convinced that innovation is the product of collaboration. With our widereaching network and global technology, we help customers focus on the local, global and strategic level. LIGOS Binders. Strong Bonds. Stronger Commitment. The word ligos means to bind. The family of LIGOS Binders can be recognized by the strong performance of Trinseo s bonding technologies and by an even stronger commitment to our customers and the industry. LIGOS Binders cover a broad range of applications, including textiles & carpet, paper & board, and adhesives & construction. LIGOS goes beyond the science and technology of binder performance to create and nurture powerful bonds that arise from innovation, collaboration, and dedication: Adherence to stringent standards Connections that unite us with our customers and us with them Links that demonstrate our commitment to the industry Ties that prove we re here to stay LIGOS Binders product formulations also work seamlessly with our ENVERSA Technology and LOMAX Technology. Why Partner with Trinseo? Local and Global We are committed to the needs of our customers and well-versed in advanced industry technologies. Trinseo has the expertise, production capabilities and global network to deliver tailored latex binder solutions for Adhesives & Construction, as well as functional nonwoven applications. Through close customer collaboration, Trinseo delivers innovative and winning solutions based on a strong polymer portfolio, including Styrene Butadiene, Styrene Acrylate, Vinylidene Chloride Butadiene and new foam technology. 3 We are a customer-oriented company equipped with an extensive global product/technology portfolio and interconnected production capabilities. Building on a foundation of strong local support and regional understanding, we apply global binders technology to customer-specific solutions. Our network of strategically placed plant and R&D facilities in the US, Europe and Asia allows us to leverage the best technologies and processes from all over the world. In turn, our customers benefit from security of supply, shorter lead times, consistent product quality and customized solutions no matter where they are located.

5 INNOVATION. DEDICATION. COLLABORATION. 4

6 PAPER & BOARD APPLICATIONS Expertise in Paper Coating Technology for Over 60 Years Trinseo has been shaping the global coated paper and paperboard industry as a preferred binders solutions provider for more than 60 years. We offer an exceptionally broad range of high-quality, reliable products and services. In addition, our state-of-the-art application laboratories and pilot coaters provide customers with professional and practical technical service. We partner with customers to continuously improve our offering and deliver tailored product solutions. Our market, application and product expertise has played a large role in the success of many joint customer projects. Moving forward, we will continue to invest in product and manufacturing capabilities, as well as forward-thinking latex binder solutions that improve both cost efficiency and performance. 5

7 Technological Capability Technical excellence and technological innovation are at the heart of our business. Our testing laboratories and development centers are geographically spread for optimal customer support. Paper Fabrication & Testing Laboratories Shanghai, China Samstagern, Switzerland Midland, Michigan, US Pilot Coater Horgen, Switzerland Midland, Michigan, US Analytical Services Shanghai, China Rheinmuenster, Germany Midland, Michigan, US Product & Process R&D Rheinmuenster, Germany 6

8 Leading Research & Development Trinseo has been at the forefront of scientific research in latex binder applications for nearly three decades. Our technical, research and development teams have been partnering with customers to develop advanced solutions that aim to enhance the functionality of end-products. We ensure customer needs remain at the core of our research pipeline. If you would like to discuss a new idea, please contact us - our laboratories and regional technical teams are always within reach. High Speed/Solids Coating: Mechanisms, Key Variables Ink-Coating Interactions: Model, Measurement Film Coating: Misting, Film-split, Latex Stability 3 On-line Calendering: PE Adhesion: Measurement, Latex PE Adhesion to Development Liquid Packaging Board 1 Jet: Fold-crack Wetting Line, Resistance: Rheology Mathematical Model, Optimization 4 1 Stiffness Coating Dearation: Measurement, Deaerator Design Aqueous Barrier Curtain Coating: Coatings: MLCC, Curtain Stability, HYPOD, 2 2 Defect Free Surfaces7 Application 3 Expertise Coating Viscoelasticity: Grey Scale Mottle: Effect on Coating & Model, Test Methods 1 2 Calendering3 2 Jet with Pre-metering: Impact of Design & Rheology Extensional Viscosity: Fundamental Understanding Starch Migration: Multi-layer Coated Products & Starch Migration # refers to numbers of publications 2 Multilayer Blade/Road Coatings: Mechanisms, Cost & Quality Optimization WLC Theory: Weakest Link in a Chain Concept Study 3 One-stop Start-up Program Trinseo has been helping a number of companies in Asia, Europe and the US start up their paper coating production operations. We provide a one-stop solution for manufacturers, eliminating the need to coordinate between different parties. An experienced Trinseo project team supports customers all along the way, from the start-up and test phases through production and continuous improvement. The project team is composed of professionals from the following areas of expertise: Account management Technical services and development Supply chain Pilot coater coordination Research and technology End-use Definitions Coating Equipment Preparation Preferred Raw Materials Technology Benchmarks Industry Best Practice System Start-up Risk and Benefit Analysis Continuous Improvement Back-up Option Assessment Phase Identification of Critical Issues Resolution of Critical Issues Start Progress 7

9 Product Offerings Application Typical End-use Products Chemistry The Trinseo Difference Graphical Paper Coated Woodfree Coated Mechanical Annual Reports Books Photo Books Brochures Magazines Customer Magazines Flyers (styrene butadiene) (styrene acrylic) SCE SCE Over 60 years as a leading supplier to the global coated paper industry Application specialists who work closely with customers to provide solutions for tomorrow s printing needs Invaluable assistance during the transition from printed products to integrated media solutions Understanding of evolving requirements for increased personalization, flexibility, quality and synergies with other components in the media mix Product solutions and expertise to deliver latex binder solutions for future needs Packaging Board Virgin Cartonboard Recycled Board Coated Liner Liquid Packaging Board Folding Boxboard Solid Bleached Sulphate Solid Unbleached Board White-lined Chipboard (WLC) Boxboard C1S Duplex Board Coated White Top Krafliner Coated White Top Testliner Trinseo is the leading supplier of SA and SB latex binders to packaging board applications Trinseo SA latex binders are key components for the board packages of liquid packaging and major cigarette brands Our SB latex binders provide protection and attractive appearance for beverage, cereal and detergent boxes Trinseo curtain coating technology enables our partners to take their share of the fast growing coated liners market Our latex binders deliver an essential contribution to high quality packaging solutions that protect food and goods in our daily lives Specialty Paper Business Paper Consumer Paper Coated Specialties Industrial Paper Carbonless Thermal Printing Paper Paper, Release Liner Wallpaper Pre-impregnated Décor Paper Labels Flexible Packaging Barrier Paper, Card Stock, Artist Paper, Poster Paper Masking Tape Abrasives Long-term history as reliable supplier for high quality specialty papers Trinseo SA latex binders are in food packaging, wallpaper, laminate floors and furniture Our SB latex binders provide: - Strength and print quality for business forms, receipts and airline tickets - Water resistance and flexibility to masking tapes and wet grinding papers Trinseo partners with all leading specialty paper producers to ensure superior performance for many products in our day-to-day lives 8

10 ADHESIVES & CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS Products Customers Count On No matter where our customers located, we can tap into our strategically placed network to ensure strong local support and short lead times. We develop products based on current customer and market needs, as well as future market trends related to sustainability and the regulatory and economic landscape. Trinseo is proud to participate in an extensive number of joint-development projects with customers - a reflection of our standing and the reliability of our products and services. 9

11 Product Offerings Unmatched product offering aligned to meet industry trends. Adhesives & Construction Polymer Portfolio Polymer Type / Chemistry Styrene Butadiene (SB) Modified SB Styrene Acrylic (SA) Acrylic (Developmental) Vinylidene Chloride (VDC) Plastic Pigments Bio-hybrids Foam Technology Features Mechanical properties Stiffness and softness Flexibility Water, chemical, stain, abrasion or oil resistance Cohesive and adhesive strength Dimensional stability Water impermeability Efflorescence resistance UV resistant UV and heat stability Ignition resistance Stiffeners Biomaterial containing polymers ENVERSA Cushion Technology Application Typical End-use Products Chemistry The Trinseo Difference Adhesives Wood / Assembly PSA (pressure sensitive adhesives) Lamination Heat Sealable Caulks / Sealants EPI (emulsion polymer isocyanate) Adhesives Packaging Labels Insulation Facers (FSK) Joint Sealants A (Developmental) Specialties Battery Long-term experience in Adhesive applications with SB chemistry Application lab support in PSA applications as well as compound property testing s providing differentiated performance versus alternative chemistries Tailored solutions to meet our customers needs Expanding into SA/A Building & Construction Cementitious Liquid Applied Membranes Primers Mastics Surfaces Oil & Gas Nonwovens Tile Adhesives & Grouts Mortar Modifications Modified Concrete Cement Membranes Waterproofing EIFS / ETICS Concrete and Metal Primers Tile Adhesives Running Tracks Soil Stabilization Well Cementing Reinforcements Wall Coverings Major presence in cementitious, primer and membrane applications as well as into nonwovens and glass reinforcement scrims for building applications Continued expansion into SA chemistries and new applications Global manufacturing base Regional application laboratories Functional Nonwovens Consumer Industrial Building Wipes / Tissues Footwear Interlinings Abrasives / Pads Industrial Wipes Filtration Glass Fiber Reinforcements Insulation Roofing Decorative Geotextiles Strong presence in SB latex binder applications including: - Building materials - Abrasives / Pads - Geotextiles - Footwear Existing SA offering Expanding further into SA/AA for additional applications as well as leveraging differentiated SB technologies into new applications Sustainable low VOC, non-formaldehyde solutions available 10

12 TEXTILE APPLICATIONS A Solid Foundation for The Future As the largest supplier of binders in the global carpet market, we leverage the latest technologies from textile producers all over the world. We drive the market forward by anticipating the future needs of the industry, the regulatory environment and the shifting demands of our customers. Our products are manufactured with globally standardized technology, ensuring high quality and consistency. Based on our extensive technical and market knowledge, we are able to work closely with customers to ensure that every unique need is met. 11

13 Product Offerings Application Typical End-use Products Chemistry The Trinseo Difference Tufted Carpet / Broadloom Carpet / Tiles Precoat / Adhesive Backings ENVERSA Cushion Technology Backing Non-PVC / Bitumen Offering for Tiles Textiles Application Solutions Woven / Needlefelt Clear Backing for Axminster / Wilton Carpets Bio-based / Renewable Offerings Anti-slip Backing One-side Coating / Full-bath Coating Thermomoldable for Automotive Exhibition Carpet Bio Low VOC High binding strength Versatile customized product range Artificial Grass Landscaping / Residential Sports Grass 12

14 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Trinseo is highly engaged in practices that promote the safe and sustainable management of our products. We encourage our suppliers and customers to join our efforts to collaborate, innovate and elevate industrial practices in the safe management of chemical products throughout their life cycle. Trinseo adheres to a robust Ethics and Compliance program and is a Responsible Care company. As a signatory to the Responsible Care Guiding Principles, we are committed to the continuous improvement of our performance in matters of health, safety and the environment, and to ongoing communication with stakeholders about our products and processes. For more information about our sustainability practices and achievements, please visit our website at 13

15 Innovation. Dedication. Collaboration.

16 For more information on products, innovations, expertise, and other services available from Trinseo, visit or contact us as indicated below. The principles of Responsible Care and Sustainable Development influence the production of printed literature for Trinseo S.A. and its affiliated companies. As a contribution towards the protection of our environments, Trinseo s printed literature is produced in small quantities and on paper containing recovered/post-consumer fiber and using 100 percent soy-based ink whenever possible. PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP Trinseo and its affiliated companies have a fundamental concern for all who make, distribute, and use their products and for the environment in which we live. This concern is the basis for our Product Stewardship philosophy by which we assess the safety, health, and environmental information on our products so that appropriate steps may be taken to protect employee and public health and our environment. The success of our product stewardship program rests with each and every individual involved with Trinseo products from the initial concept and research, to manufacture, use, sale, disposal, and recycle of each product. CUSTOMER NOTICE Customers are responsible for reviewing their manufacturing processes and their applications of Trinseo products from the standpoint of human health and environmental quality to ensure that Trinseo products are not used in ways for which they are not suitable. Trinseo personnel are available to answer questions and to provide reasonable technical support. Trinseo product literature, including safety data sheets, should be consulted prior to the use of Trinseo products. Current safety data sheets are available from Trinseo. No freedom from infringement of any patent owned by Trinseo or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, the customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for the customer s use and for ensuring that the customer s workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable legal requirements. Although the information herein is provided in good faith and was believed to be accurate when prepared, Trinseo assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS Trinseo requests that customers refer to Trinseo s Medical Application Policy before considering the use of Trinseo products in medical applications. The restrictions and disclaimers set forth in that policy are incorporated by reference. North America TRINSEO ( ) Europe South America Brazil Argentina Chile Colombia Mexico Asia Pacific China DISCLAIMER TRINSEO MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS DOCUMENT; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (INCLUDING MEDICAL APPLICATIONS) ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. TRINSEO DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF TRINSEO PRODUCTS IN UNSUPPORTED USE. TRINSEO MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, THAT THE USE OF ANY TRINSEO PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM ANY INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS. GENERAL NOTICE CIG@trinseo.com Any photographs of end-use applications in this document represent potential end-use applications but do not necessarily represent current commercial applications, nor do they represent an endorsement by Trinseo of the actual products. Further, these photographs are for illustration purposes only and do not reflect either an endorsement or sponsorship of any other manufacturer for a specific potential end-use product or application, or for Trinseo, or for specific products manufactured by Trinseo. If products are described as experimental or developmental : (1) product specifications may not be fully determined; (2) analysis of hazards and caution in handling and use are required; (3) there is greater potential for Trinseo to change specifications and/or discontinue production, and (4) although Trinseo may from time to time provide samples of such products, Trinseo is not obligated to supply or otherwise commercialize such products for any use or application whatsoever. For additional information not covered by the content of this document or to ensure you have the latest version of this document available, please refer to the Customer Information Group contact information on our website at Copyright Trinseo (2017) All rights reserved. Trademark of Trinseo S.A. or its affiliates Responsible Care is a service mark of the American Chemistry Council Form No