Hexion Expands Portland, Oregon Site With Specialty Production Line

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Hexion Inc. has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Portland, Oregon, to meet the rising demand for its ArmorBuilt™ Wildfire Shield product, which is designed for fire protection of critical infrastructure. This expansion, following earlier increases in capacity in early 2021, allows production sufficient to stretch from Portland to San Diego. The ArmorBuilt product has successfully passed fire resistance tests and aims to enhance the lifespan of wooden utility poles while offering potential applications across various industries.

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• Successful expansion of Portland manufacturing site to increase production capacity for ArmorBuilt Wildfire Shield.
• ArmorBuilt product has passed industry-approved wildfire simulation burn tests, underlining its effectiveness.
• Strong market acceptance of ArmorBuilt, indicating high demand for fire protection products.

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Additional Production Line Supports ArmorBuilt^TM Wildfire Shield

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Following two successful expansions of its Portland, Oregon manufacturing site, Hexion Inc. has produced enough ArmorBuilt™ Wildfire Shield product to stretch from approximately Portland, Ore. to San Diego.

To meet the continued strong demand, Hexion recently expanded its Portland, Oregon manufacturing site to support its ArmorBuilt Wildfire Shield product. The latest capacity addition to the Portland site came online in third quarter of 2021 after an earlier expansion in the first quarter of 2021.

Hexion’s ArmorBuilt Wildfire Shield offers a durable, fire mitigation safeguard for securing critical infrastructure. The state-of-the-art smart material that is triggered by heat protects a renewably sourced power infrastructure – wooden utility poles – while substantially minimizing the cost of disruption and repair. ArmorBuilt has also passed an industry approved wildfire simulation burn test for fire resistance. With its insulating and self-healing properties, ArmorBuilt provides a safe and reliable burn-prevention material for a variety of industries that are potentially affected by fires, including wildfires.

“We are pleased to have such strong market acceptance of this much-needed product that focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from fires,” said Sanjeev Rastogi, Senior Vice President, Global Resins. “Initially we’ve focused on addressing the need of extending the lifespan of wooden utility poles. We believe our ArmorBuilt wrap can provide safety and performance for a variety of industries. For example, we expect that ArmorBuilt can play a critical role in fire hardening protection for other critical infrastructure, as well as several residential and commercial applications.”

Additional information about Hexion’s ArmorBuilt Wildfire Shield can be found at https://pages.hexion.com/armorbuilt/utilities.

About Hexion Inc.

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset resins. Hexion Inc. serves the global adhesive, coatings, composites and industrial markets through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Additional information about Hexion Inc. and its products is available at www.hexion.com.

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Lauren Manecke

Performance Marketing

laurenm@performancemarketing.com

641.780.9819

John Kompa

Hexion Inc.

john.kompa@hexion.com

614.225.2223

Adam Harper

Hexion Inc.

adam.harper@hexion.com

281-796-7964

Source: Hexion Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Hexion's ArmorBuilt Wildfire Shield?

ArmorBuilt Wildfire Shield is designed to protect critical infrastructure, specifically wooden utility poles, from fire damage.

When did Hexion expand its production capacity for ArmorBuilt?

Hexion expanded its production capacity in the first and third quarters of 2021.

What is the significance of the recent expansion in Portland, Oregon?

The expansion aims to meet the strong demand for ArmorBuilt Wildfire Shield, increasing production capabilities.

How does ArmorBuilt contribute to fire safety?

ArmorBuilt offers durable, fire mitigation safeguards which minimize disruption and repair costs for critical infrastructure.