Fast Facts

• Business     
  Global manufacturer of styrene and styrenic polymers

• History        
  Began October 1, 2005 with the formation of a polystyrene and EPS joint venture in Europe between NOVA Chemicals and INEOS. This was expanded into a global joint venture on October 1, 2007 to include North American polystyrene, performance products and styrene monomer.

• Revenue (2010 figures)       
  Approximately $3.1 billion (€2.6 billion)

• Personnel     
  Approximately 1,200

• Sites           
  11 manufacturing plants in 6 countries

• Volume        
  Styrene—2,035 KT / 4.5 billion pounds    

PS—1,180 KT  /2.6 billion pounds   

EPS—410 KT / 900 million pounds