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Leawood, KS, May 1, 2015 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, will exhibit at the upcoming Eastern Coatings Show in Atlantic City, New Jersey, June 1- 4, 2015.

“We are excited about the progress we have made in the Eastern United States and feel that the Eastern Coatings Show is a great venue for us to connect with our customers,” said Steve Graney, Vice President of Sales. “We look forward to promoting Peninsula Polymers and our commitment to exceptional customer service and providing quality products.”

The show will kick off with an opening reception on June 1, 2015 and will be held at the Mark G. Etess Arena at the Taj Mahal Hotel and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Sponsored by the Eastern Coatings Federation Inc., they expect at least 1,000 people to attend this rapidly growing coatings show. Peninsula Polymers will be located in booth 604.

About Peninsula Polymers

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 20 years. With eight distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at kschmit@penpoly.com .

COLUMBUS, Ohio – (December 1, 2014) – Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. today announced that it will change its name to Hexion Inc., effective January 15, 2015.

“We are pleased to leverage the rich legacy of the Hexion name, which already has significant name recognition in the marketplace, and believe it better aligns with our company heritage,” said Craig Morrison, Chairman, President and CEO. “With significant market positions, we look forward to leveraging our specialty portfolio to continue serving our global customers. Our leading product brands, such as EPIKOTE™, EPIKURE™, Oilplus™ resin coated proppants, and various types of forest product resins and formaldehyde solutions, remain unchanged other than they are now under the Hexion Inc. umbrella.”

Momentive Specialty Chemicals has also recently completed or announced a number of strategic growth initiatives in 2014, including: the acquisition of an oilfield facility in Shreveport, Louisiana; a new epoxy resin and curing agent production facility in Itatiba, Brazil; a phenolic specialty resins joint venture manufacturing facility in China, which is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of this year; and three formaldehyde facilities, which are expected come online in late 2015 and 2016, respectively.

About the Company
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. serves the global wood and industrial markets through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Momentive Specialty Chemicals is controlled by investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC. Additional information about Momentive Specialty Chemicals and its products are available at www.momentive.com.

Leawood, KS, July 1, 2014 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, purchased the assets of Mehaffey and Daigle, Incorporated. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mehaffey and Daigle has been providing industrial raw materials and specialty chemicals to customers in the Southeast United States since 1946.

“We are excited to announce this acquisition as further demonstration of our desire to grow and invest in our business,” said Ken Moran, President. “We have been impressed with Mehaffey and Daigle’s commitment to their market and look forward to combining the strengths and talents of both organizations.”

“Our core values and desire to provide exceptional customer service are the same,” said Gary Daigle, President of Mehaffey and Daigle. “This partnership allows Mehaffey and Daigle to continue to serve our loyal customers out of our New Orleans, Louisiana, office and warehouse with the support of the Peninsula Polymers ownership. It is a great fit that allows us to provide our customers both a more comprehensive product offering and continued focus on value-added offerings.”

About Peninsula Polymers

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 20 years. With eight distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at kschmit@penpoly.com.

Leawood, KS, April 29, 2014 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution has been named Distributor of the Year for Epoxy Americas by Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (Momentive).

Each year Momentive Epoxy Americas business selects a distributor partner to receive this designation based on outstanding sales achievements and excellence in supporting and implementing company initiatives. This is the first time Peninsula Polymers has received this award.

“We sincerely appreciate this honor,” said Ken Moran, President. “Our goal is to continue to grow and to invest in our business and partner relationships. To be recognized for excellence by one of our strategic partners demonstrates that we are moving in the right direction. It is a great tribute to our hard work and ongoing success.”

“We are pleased to present Peninsula Polymers with our 2013 Epoxy Americas Distributor of the Year Award. Their commitment to customer service, successful expansion of the customer base, and their overall integrity has been exemplary,” said Jim Steinert, Distributor Team Manager – Epoxy Americas, Momentive. “We are excited about their results and the direction we see Peninsula heading.”

About Peninsula Polymers
Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 20 years. With seven distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

About Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. serves the global wood and industrial markets through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business
Development at kschmit@penpoly.com

Effective September 20, 2013, or as contracts allow, Arkema Coating Resins will increase the price of acrylic and styrene acrylic latex products sold in North America.

The price of ENCOR® and SNAP® acrylic and styrene-acrylic, and NEOCAR® Acrylic latexes will increase by five percent to 15 percent per wet pound. The price of Celocor® opaque polymer will increase by five percent to ten percent per wet pound. ENCOR® styrene-acrylic hard resins will increase by five percent to ten percent per pound.

This action is necessary due to escalation in the cost of raw materials and transportation for these products.

Link: here.

Leawood, KS, June 17, 2013 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is now a proud member of The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

NACD is the leading organization representing the business of chemical distribution.  Their mission is to enhance and communicate the professionalism and stewardship of the chemical distribution industry.

“We are pleased to be a part of NACD.  After acquiring Peninsula last year, this was an area of focus for us as we continue to grow and invest in our business,” said Ken Moran, President.   “We see this affiliation as a further demonstration of Peninsula Polymers’ commitment to our customer base and to our industry and to the essential principles of Responsible Distribution.”

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 20 years.  With seven distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at kschmit@penpoly.com.