THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (March 21, 2006) – Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) has selected Farmingdale, NY based Amco Plastic Materials Inc. as a distributor of Ryton® PPS and Xtel® alloy products for North America.

Selected for the company’s extensive knowledge of thermoplastics and excellent market development, Amco Plastic Materials Inc. will feature Chevron Phillips Chemical’s broad line of high-performance engineering resin grades and compounds. 

“With the growing demand for Ryton® PPS, this new distribution increases our ability to deliver our products and services to more customers,” said Eric Parrell, Ryton® PPS Distribution Manager. “Amco Plastic Materials Inc.’s 50-plus years of experience in the plastics industry provides customers with a knowledgeable sales force to anticipate and assist customers with their polymer needs.”

A lightweight alternative to metal, Ryton® PPS can easily be molded or extruded. Its minimal moisture absorption and low coefficient of linear thermal expansion makes Ryton® PPS an ideal fit for molding complex parts in tight tolerances. Additionally, Ryton® PPS’ ease of processabilty enables manufacturers to integrate multiple components into one, reducing time and costs. This versatility makes Ryton® PPS a preferred choice in automotive, electronic, industrial and appliance industries.

Xtel® PPS alloys offer similar resistance and stability properties as Ryton® PPS with the added benefit of elasticity. In addition to its flexible traits, Xtel® PPS' excellent flow in thin walls translates to low flash characteristics and fast cycle times.

Ryton® PPS and Xtel® PPS alloys are produced worldwide by Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC and its affiliates. For more information, call 1-877-RYTON66 or email Ryton@cpchem.com.

About Amco Plastic Materials Inc.
Amco Plastic Materials provides customers with a one stop shopping experience for its plastics processing needs.   With expertise in compounding, color, additives, and over 20 strategic branded supply partners on its distribution line card, Amco Plastic Materials offers a variety of solutions for a customer’s changing needs. 

About Chevron Phillips Chemical
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC with its affiliates is one of the world’s top producers of olefins and polyolefins and a leading supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, piping and proprietary plastics.  The company has total assets of approximately $7 billion and is owned equally by Chevron Corporation and ConocoPhillips.  For more information about Chevron Phillips Chemical, visit http://www.cpchem.com/.