"We are pleased to announce Clinton, Iowa as the location for the first
commercial plant to produce PHA-based plastics, which are renewable,
biodegradable and suitable for multiple applications ," stated G.

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cabarry@specialchem.: +31-46-477-3176
Fax : +31-46-477-3959
E-mail: thea.

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Construction, expected to be complete in mid 2008, is subject to
applicable governmental approvals . They have excellent shelf life and
resistance even to hot liquids, greases, and oils, yet they biodegrade in
aquatic, marine and soil environments and under anaerobic conditions such as
found in septic systems and municipal waste treatment plants. They are made using proprietary processes
developed by Metabolix from renewable and sustainable agricultural raw
materials. On one hand you
have an incredible material that provides unique solutions and on the other
hand you have a great number of designers and engineers that are looking for
these unique properties, without knowing polyamide 46" says Christophe
Cabarry, SpecialChem's COO.

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SpecialChem was created in 2000 and is
based in Paris, France.

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In
addition, ADM produces value-added food and feed ingredients..

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About Metabolix
Founded in 1992, Metabolix, Inc. "Thanks to its impressive
coverage of the OEM and design engineering industry, and its services for new
business opportunities detection, Omnexus offers a great solution to
accelerate the growth of our business with Stanyl"
"Stanyl is the perfect case where the NEW Omnexus will fully play its
role of Innovation and Solutions Accelerator in Plastics .

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ADM is also a leader in the
production of soy meal and oil, ethanol, corn sweeteners and flour.

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PHA Plant Will Produce Renewable, Biodegradable Plastics From Corn

DECATUR, Ill.
In 2004, ADM and Metabolix announced a strategic alliance to commercialize
the Metabolix proprietary PHA technology, which is protected by over 130
issued and pending U.
One area of special interest is in gears, where Stanyl can consistently
offer the lowest cost design solution and highest performance for gears
operating at temperatures above 85a".

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uses sophisticated biotechnology to
produce environmentally friendly performance materials from renewable
resources.metabolix. "And the fact that Stanyl is the second DSM
product line to join us is a very encouraging confirmation of the value we
deliver ". Stanyl's performance characteristics include outstanding
mechanical properties at high temperatures , low friction and excellent
resistance to wear, as well as excellent chemical resistance.

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Stanyl can offer the most cost effective alternative for gear applications
In today's challenging industrial landscape, designers and engineers are
under constant pressure to improve part performance and reduce system costs
in the products they develop.

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This plant will have
an initial annual capacity of 50,000 tons per year, and will produce a new
generation of high-performance natural plastics that are eco-friendly and
based on sustainable, renewable resources . Metabolix is a world leader in applying the advanced tools of
metabolic engineering and molecular biology to efficiently produce PHA
biobased natural plastics in microbial systems and directly in non-food plant
crops. In particular
in gear applications, Stanyl offers a combination of excellent performance,
design freedom and productivity.

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The plant will utilize starch from the mill's existing corn grind capacity as
raw material for PHA production.
About the NEW Omnexus and SpecialChem:
SpecialChem is an on-line Innovation + Solutions Accelerator focusing on
Specialty Chemicals and Plastics.

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For more information, please visit http://www.

About ADM
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a world leader in agricultural
processing and fermentation technology.

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admworld . PARIS, France, DSM and Omnexus are pleased to
announce that the Stanyl(R) polyamide 46 product line is joining the Omnexus
platform to accelerate its market development.

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ADM Names Clinton Iowa as Location for PHA Plant

Allen
Andreas, Chairman, Chief Executive and President of ADM. "PHA natural plastics
offer the global marketplace an alternative to traditional petroleum-derived
plastics , and ADM is proud to use the farmers' harvest to create new products
for the emerging market for ag-based chemical and industrial products.S.
"We see a tremendous opportunity for our Stanyl high performance
polyamide in many applications that require material performance close to
that of metals, but especially in power transmission applications," explains
Dan Bishop, Stanyl Global Marketing Manager.

This category is for manufacturers and distributors of all types of plastics as raw materials.

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Headquartered in
Decatur, Illinois, ADM has over 25,000 employees, more than 250 processing
plants and net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 of $35.com

DSM
Thea Trilsbeek
DSM Engineering Plastics
Tel.

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, Archer Daniels Midland
Company (NYSE: ADM ) and Metabolix have selected Clinton, Iowa as the location
for the first commercial plant for PHA natural plastics.com.

DSM's Stanyl(R) Joins Omnexus to Accelerate the Replacement of Traditional Materials in High-End Application

This is the case in nearly all application
areas, but in particular it effects established automotive and
electrical/electronic industries where system rationalization , part
miniaturization, and overall production cost optimization are among the
leading trends affecting the decision regarding the use of certain materials. SpecialChem expanded its coverage to the
Plastics and Elastomers industry in December 2003 with the acquisition of
OMNEXUS' community and e-marketing activities.

Media Contact:

SpecialChem / Omnexus

Christophe Cabarry
Tel.

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's Performance Materials cluster. It is
active in markets like Polymer Additives and Colors , Adhesives and Sealants,
and Paints, Coatings and Inks.

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"
The PHA plant will be located adjacent to ADM's wet corn mill in Clinton. patents.9 billion.
DSM and Omnexus have developed a brand new range of on-line services
focusing on highly technical and demanding applications, such as gears for
power transmission. It re-launched a completely
NEW Omnexus platform in June 2004.trilsbeek@dsm .

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Then in February, the companies announced
that they would build the first commercial plant to produce PHA natural
plastics at a to-be-determined location. They can be
both hot and cold composted .com. DSM has invested time to more fully
understand the needs of gear designers and developed useful information for
gear design with Stanyl, as well as the development of specific Stanyl grades
for gear applications. With Stanyl, it is the global
market leader in high heat resistant polyamides . Doing so, SpecialChem helps chemical
companies to accelerate the marketing of their performance products.: +33-1-72-76-39-03
Fax: +33-1-72-76-39-01
E-mail: Christophe.com

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ADM is one of the world's largest
processors of soybeans, corn, wheat and cocoa. DSM Engineering Plastics is a global
supplier of various types of polyamides (PA6, PA66 and PA46), polyesters
(PBT, PET and TPE-E), polycarbonate and ultra-high molecular weight
polyethylene (PE), and extrudable adhesive resins.

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Additional information can be found on ADM's Web site at
http://www.omexus. These materials are used
in technical components for electrical appliances, electronic equipment and
cars, as well as in mechanical and extrusion applications. The business group
had annual sales of EUR 624 million in 2004.

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What is Stanyl?
Stanyl - DSM's polyamide 46 (PA 46) is a high performance polyamide
providing unmatched performance across a broad range of applications such as
automotive , E+E.
- On-line technical and design assistance
- Polyamide 46 Gear Material Selector (a unique interactive tool to
assist gear designers with the first step of material selection)
- An extensive Application Gallery featuring innovative applications for
Stanyl technology
- Solution DataSheets focusing on cases where Stanyl presents the perfect
response to a combination of demanding required performances in certain
applications
All services are available at: http://www.com/pa4-6
About DSM Engineering Plastics:
DSM Engineering Plastics is a business group forming part of Royal DSM
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PHA natural plastics are a broad and versatile family of polymers that
range in properties from rigid to elastic, and they can be converted into
molded and thermoformed goods, extruded coatings and film, blown film, fibers,
adhesives, and many other products. By a series of on-line services, it helps
industrials to develop new and innovative products much faster with
innovative chemicals or plastics.