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FiberSIM for CATIA
10/22/02 VISTAGY announced the availability of its FiberSIM 4.0 software for use on the CATIA V5 platform. FiberSIM creates a specialized CAD-integrated environment for designing and manufacturing composite parts.

Brunswick Sales Up
05/05/00 Brunswick Technologies reported a 5.9% increase in fourth quarter sales. Earnings were down slightly because of capital investments and increased raw material costs.

CanFibre Cancels Construction Contract
05/05/00 Kafus subsidiary CanFibre has terminated its contract with Stone & Webster Engineering for construction of its new ALLGREEN MDF facility. CanFibre has assumed responsibility for construction.

CertainTeed Reiterates Offer
05/03/00 CertainTeed expressed disappointment in Brunswick's rejection of its tender offer, but remains committed to pursuing the transaction.

Brunswick Rejects Offer
05/03/00 The Brunswick Technologies Board of Directors voted to recommend shareholders not accept CertainTeed's tender offer.

Court Denies Brunswick Motions
05/02/00 A US District Court denied Brunswick's motions to block CertainTeed's tender offer.

CanFibre Passes Test
05/01/00 The new Kafus CanFibre plant has successfully completed its final performance test and is ready to go into production.

Brunswick Engages Financial Advisor
04/28/00 Brunswick Technologies has has engaged McDonal Investments to assist in evaluation of CertainTeed's acquisition offer.

Brunswick Files Complaint
04/27/00 Brunswick Technologies has filed a complaint against CertainTeed, alleging that CertainTeed's recent tender offer violates various sections of the Securities Exchange Act.

CertainTeed Files Proxies
04/26/00 CertainTeed has filed proxy materials to block a Brunswick ammendment that would double the number of outstanding shares.

Hexcel Completes Sale
04/26/00 Hexcel has completed the sale of its Bellingham Interiors Business to Britax International.

Cytec Insurance Settlement
04/25/00 Cytec has entered into a favorable insurance settlement in a suit it acquired from American Cyanamid.

CertainTeed Extends Tender Offer
04/24/00 CertainTeed has extended its tender offer for outstanding shared of Brunswick Technologies until 18 May.

Brunswick Evaluating Offer
04/21/00 Brunswick Technologies is evaluating CertainTeed's tender offer and urges stockholders not to take any action until the Board makes its recommendation.

CertainTeed Commences Tender Offer
04/20/00 CertainTeed Corporation has commenced a tender offer at $8 per share for all outstanding shares of Brunswick Technologies.

Owens Corning Dividend
04/20/00 Owens Corning announced a quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents per share of common stock.

New Owens Corning Officer
04/20/00 Owens Corning has named Domenico Cecere executive vice president and chief operating officer. All operating businesses, including Composites Systems, will report to Mr. Cecere.

Hexcel Earnings Improve
04/19/00 Hexcel reported modest first quarter earnings, improving over a fourth quarter loss. Despite lower aerospace demand, the market seems to be stabilizing.

Brunswick Shareholder Rights Plan
04/18/00 Following an unsolicited buyout offer, Brunswick Technologies has adopted a shareholder rights plan. The Board of Directors has stated the company is not for sale at this time.

CertainTeed Tender Offer for Brunswick
04/18/00 CertainTeed Corporation intends to commence a tender offer of $8.00 per share for all outstanding shares of Brunswick Technologies.

Kafus Corporate Review
04/16/00 Kafus President Mike McCabe describes the company's long term plans, and offers explanations for the poor performance over the last couple of years.

Brunswick Considering Buyout
04/15/00 Brunswick Technologies is considering a buyout offer from a group including Compagnie de Saint-Gobain. No details are available yet.

Alyn Reports Loss
04/15/00 Alyn reported a loss for the fourth quarter and for the year. Unusual expenses contributed to the loss. Alyn continues to transition from R&D to production.

Owens Corning Sales Up
04/15/00 Owens Corning reported an 11% increase in first quarter sales, resulting in record revenues and earnings. Sales in composite systems were up 20%.

New Cytec Director
04/15/00 Cytec has elected Chris A. Davis to its Board of Directors. Ms. Davis is an executice at Gulfstream Aerospace.

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