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Making a Mark on the Industry
Elemix® concrete additive wins Most Innovative Product Award at World of Concrete 2009
Pittsburgh, PA (March 19, 2009) - Elemix® concrete additive won the Most Innovative Product Award in the category of Concrete Making Materials at this year's World of Concrete. The only product to win both the attendee and expert choice awards, Elemix concrete additive utilizes advanced polymer technology to deliver stronger, longer lasting, more efficient concrete applications.
"This is an exciting time to be in the concrete industry and we are thrilled to be a part of it with such a revolutionary, new product." stated Debra van Holst, business director for Elemix concrete additive.
Elemix additive is suitable for any application where lightweight and durability are important including; manufactured concrete products, ready mix, precast and prestressed applications. Manufactured in Monaca, PA, Elemix additive's global business is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with satellite sales offices and distributors throughout the world. Elemix concrete additive is an advanced material offering of SYNTHEON Inc. - a wholly-owned subsidiary of NOVA Chemicals Inc.
Sponsored by CONCRETE & MASONRY CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, the Most Innovative Product contest is held each year at the World of Concrete. It showcases many of the new products being exhibited at World of Concrete and gives show attendees a chance to vote for the products they believe are the most innovative. A panel of industry experts also reviews the products in terms of the innovation they bring to the industry.
Elemix additive will be featured in the April/May 2009 issue of CONCRETE & MASONRY CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, as well as in post-show issues of CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, and THE CONCRETE PRODUCER; and online at CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Online, MASONRY CONSTRUCTION Online and THE CONCRETE PRODUCER Online.
About NOVA Chemicals, Inc.
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals, plastic resins and end-products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to Responsible Careâ. NOVA Chemicals shares are traded as NCX on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
Visit NOVA Chemicals on the Internet at www.novachemicals.com.
About SYNTHEON Inc.
SYNTHEON Inc. is a building science company specializing in high-efficiency construction systems, advanced materials and component fabrication. SYNTHEON Inc. is a NOVA Chemical Inc.'s subsidiary focused on bringing innovative solutions to the building and construction industry.
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