Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: “KRA”), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers or “SBC’s” (together with Kraton Polymers LLC and its other subsidiaries “Kraton”), announces plans to exhibit at CHINAPLAS 2010—The 24th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries on April 19-22, in booth W3D41 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai, PR China. Kraton will showcase new and improved products for Nexar™ polymers for water transportation and medical, wire, cable, personal care and protective film applications.

“Kraton® products have a proven track-record of demonstrating our company’s commitment to innovation in plastics technology, and CHINAPLAS 2010 is an ideal venue to showcase our abilities,” said Prakash Kolluri, Vice President Sales and Marketing – Asia Pacific. “We work closely and diligently with our customers and suppliers around the world to invent and further develop unique products, applications and market alternatives. Additionally, Kraton is the recognized leader for unmatched supply reliability and global reach. We have the dedicated resources and investments to produce innovative products that give our customers a competitive edge.”

During the show Kraton market development managers will give presentations on new Kraton® product innovations. They include Kraton® Products for Wire and Cable Applications; Kraton® Value-add in Protective Films; Kraton® Products as Alternatives to PVC in Medical Applications; The New Generation of Elastic Nonwovens; and Nexar™ Polymers: a Selectively Permeable System for Membranes and Coatings. The presentations will be conducted on Wednesday, April 21.

Kraton has built a strong presence in the Asia Pacific region over the past several years and is taking added steps in terms of growth. The company plans to continue its market expansion in the China/Asia-Pacific region with additional people and resources, and enhanced customer support. The move to an expanded Shanghai office space in mid-May 2010 is expected to help accommodate the company’s growth in the region.

For more information about Kraton products please visit our website at www.Kraton.com or e-mail info@Kraton.com.

About Kraton

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc., through its operating subsidiary Kraton Polymers LLC and its subsidiaries, is a leading global producer of engineered polymers and, we believe, the world's largest producer of styrenic block copolymers (“SBC’s”), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered by us over forty years ago. SBC’s are highly-engineered thermoplastic elastomers which enhance the performance of numerous products by delivering a variety of attributes, including greater flexibility, resilience, strength, durability and processability. Our polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants and lubricants, and medical, packaging, automotive, paving, roofing and footwear products. We currently offer approximately 800 products to more than 700 customers in over 60 countries worldwide, and are the only SBC producer with manufacturing and service capabilities on four continents. We manufacture products at five plants globally, including our flagship plant in Belpre, Ohio, as well as plants in Germany, France and Brazil, and a joint venture plant operated in Japan.

Kraton®, the Kraton logo and design, Nexar and the “Giving Innovators their Edge” tagline are all trademarks of Kraton Polymers, LLC.

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