A new polymers supplier has started business in Finland. Optatech Corporation (Ahventie 4, B 33, SF-02170 Espoo) will offer its customers not only plastics and speciality chemicals for polymer processing, but also the related technology. The company's portfolio focuses on high performance specified modifers for polyolefins and polyesters, along with thermoplastic elasomers and LCPs, for use in such products as packaging films. Optatech general manager Dr. Tomi Helskanen previously was Corporate Vice President for Technology at Espoo-based Neste Corp. – Comprehensive press information with further details (German): PIE-No. 40534.