Release Date - 04/28/2008

Holliday Pigments Delivers New Developments for Coatings at SURFEX (3-4 June, Stand M21)

HOLLIDAY PIGMENTS is showcasing new developments to its signature Ultramarine Blue for coatings at SURFEX 2008.

Showing on Stand M21, the world’s leading Ultramarine pigment manufacturer will be highlighting the unique qualities of its Ultramarine TR - ideal for applications where exclusive colours and special effects are needed due to its optimum transparency and high strength. Also being demonstrated is its new Grade 59, delivering 50% improved acid resistance for exterior applications, paints and powders.

The company will be co-exhibiting with its newly appointed UK & Ireland distributor, Melrob Services. A fast growing force in the distribution of speciality chemicals, Melrob has many years experience in the coatings and plastics sectors and prides itself on the breadth and depth of staff expertise in these specialist fields.

“This is the first time that we’ve embarked on a joint presence with Melrob and I look forward to offering visitors the benefit of our combined expertise,” says Holliday Pigments’ Managing Director, Glyn Jagger.

“We place much focus on research and development and see trade shows, such as
SURFEX, as the ideal platform from which to present these important step changes

in pigment technology. It’s this type of commitment to continuous research and

innovation that demonstrates why Holliday Pigments leads the world in Ultramarine

Blue.”

-ENDS-

Notes to Editor: About Holliday Pigments

Holliday Pigments is a world leading supplier of ultramarine pigments which are used in a variety of applications including plastics, coatings, cosmetics, artists colours and printing inks. Exporting to over 80 countries, Holliday Pigments has dedicated customer and technical service teams at its factory in France and its commercial offices in the UK, Malaysia, China and the USA.

Holliday Pigments has a proud 120-year history in the manufacture of technical quality ultramarine and is the only ultramarine manufacturer in the world to have invested in Flue Gas Desulphurisation plants, reducing sulphur dioxide emissions inherent in the manufacturing process by more than 99.5%.

Holliday Pigments is part of the Yule Catto Group. Formerly assigned to Performance Chemicals, it now sits within the organisation’s newly restructured Impact Chemicals Division. There are four companies consolidated within this division, each serving unique markets, namely: Holliday Pigments, William Blythe, Oxford Chemicals and PFW.