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'f , UNTON CATiVYlOE CORPORATION COATINGS MATS K TAGS DKl'ANTMKNT 270 PANK AVHNUK, NIiW YOKK, N. Y, 10017 Robert W. Wesson vie* >*E*10EKT AMP OEHZJtAL MAMAPX* ^Ar 2 0 1S76 December 8, 19 75 '*' Union Carbide Corporation has decided to withdraw from the manufacture and sale of vinyl dispersion resins. This course of action was based solely on a careful analysis of our business position. THE CORPORATION WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ITS SOLVENT VINYL, SUSPENSION AND NON SOLVENT RESIN BUSINESSES, IN t ,FACT, SUBSTANTIAL CAPITAL IS BEING EXPENDED FOR THESE ACTIVITIES. < t . The, A O' Million pound per year dispersion resin facility is scheduled to be shut down by the end of 1976. This should permit time for established customers to find suitable replacements and to fulfill all existing commitments. A list of dispersion resin products is attached. by December 15, 1975. Sales control will be established _s '/ . Union Carbide Sales Personnel will provide further detail and information during the withdrawal period. RWW/rnd UCC 102595