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key to monitoring sustainability. Not only do we expect growth in new markets and applications, but we are also thinking of partially replacing some current applications and materials. We have started with the automotive industry, but we also see opportunities beyond this segment, in building & infrastructure or marine applications for example. JCM: Do you think you’ll pass the 55% mark in renewable resources that you recently announced? DR. M. E: Yes, we have the technology available to reach 100% renewablebased resins and we see ourselves as the leader in the global composite market. JCM: What kind of results are you expecting from these two new products? DR. M. E: The combined products of DSM Engineering Plastics (ExoPAXX TM) and DSM Composite Resins (Palapreg

ECO P55-01) give us a solid portfolio providing full system solutions for our automotive customers. We expect similar-to-better performance based on the renewable technology. DSM Composite Resins sees Palapreg ECO as the first step in building up a broad sustainable product portfolio. Depending on the market feedback, our next product developments could include higher bio-contents, or they could also be low-smell/low-VOC products, or even a development that contributes to low weight, which is the highest priority driver in the automotive industry to reduce emissions. JCM: Where do you draw the line between environmental friendliness and performance? DR. M. E: Our number 1 priority will be performance. We definitely will not compromise on performance in any way as this will eventually be the key differentiating factor. The combination of better performance and

environmental friendliness will be the winning formula. JCM: Generally speaking, how do you intend to meet environmental requirements and do you think your strategy is feasible? DR. M. E: Sustainability and innovation are DSM Composite Resins’ main strategic targets, focusing first and foremost on today’s and tomorrow’s environmental and performance requirements defined by the market. This includes using the right metrics and tools across the different functions and processes within our business e.g. from manufacturing processes to customer service, and from purchasing to marketing & communications. Yes, our strategy is feasible as it stands out as the only strategy from both a business perspective and a longer-term perspective when taking into account the environmental, population and societal issues.

The world's first outdoor bench manufactured fully in accordance with the cradle-to-cradle (C2C) sustainability concept, an increasingly important benchmark in the emerging, global bio-based economy. The bench is made of Palapreg® ECO P55-01

clear need for new and sustainable raw materials. By combining its unique skills in life sciences and materials sciences, DSM is well placed to provide these solutions. With these high-performance materials, we actively contribute to the automotive industry’s efforts to meet tough sustainability targets.” In 2009, DSM derived 7% of its total net sales from the automotive and transport sectors. DSM Engineering Plastics and DSM Composite Resins – both part of the Performance Materials cluster – offer the automotive industry various solutions to reduce weight and improve performance and fuel efficiency. DSM is committed to developing its portfolio of high-performance, sustainable materials as part of a wider commitment to being an important player in the development of a global bio-based economy.
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