GENERAL: NPX: Nuplex Response to Media Reports

7 Jul 2010 1:14 pm

NPX 07/07/2010 GENERAL

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GENERAL: NPX: Nuplex Response to Media Reports

7 July 2010

Media report

Nuplex refutes today's media speculation of possible merger and acquisition activity.

Nuplex is not involved in discussions with Orica on combining or merging its chemical trading platforms.

About Nuplex Nuplex Industries Limited, which is listed on the Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges, is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of polymer resins for coatings and composites, and specialty products for the construction, chemical, plastic and life sciences industries. It has manufacturing operations in ten countries across Australasia, Europe, North America and Asia and more than 50 per cent of revenue comes from outside Australasia. Nuplex's products are key ingredients in a wide range of durable and consumable goods that are used in, and part of, everyday life - including the production of paints, wallpapers, floorings, sanitary fittings, fabrics, cars, boats, swimming pools and newspapers. Nuplex's specialty products extend the Group's reach into food, personal care, cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets.

For further information, please contact: Emery Severin, Nuplex Group Chief Executive, +612 9666 0331

Media enquiries: Australia: Ashley Rambukwella, Financial & Corporate Relations +61 2 8264 1004 New Zealand: Amanda West, Merlin Consulting +64 9 585 1519 / +64 210 439 674 End CA:00197039 For:NPX Type:GENERAL Time:2010-07-07:13:14:51

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