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Rhodia's (NYSE:RHA) Electronics & Catalysis unit has selected Mineral and Pigment Solutions, Inc. (MPSI) as its newly authorized stocking distributor for Rare Earths- based products in the continental United States. In addition to its current portfolio, MPSI can now offer the complete line of Rare Earths-based products for the electronics, catalysts, ceramics, coating, lighting and display markets. Based in South Plainfield, NJ, MPSI is a leading supplier of raw materials for use in the plastics, building materials, ceramics, cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, adhesives, paint and rubber markets. MPSI has distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States, as well as state-of-the-art distribution operations in South Plainfield, site of their corporate headquarters, laboratory, and plant. Mineral and Pigment Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Brenntag, maintains a national presence in the United States with experienced technical sales staff and regional customer service teams located in South Plainfield (NJ), Laguna Hills (CA), Houston (TX), Norcross (GA), and Plainfield (IL). Rhodia will support MPSI with technical and commercial resources. For more information on MPSI and Rhodia's Rare Earth products, call (1-800-833-8140), fax (1-800-833-8141), e-mail (tkukuk@mp-solutionsinc.com) or visit the MPSI website at www.mp-solutionsinc.com. Rhodia Electronics & Catalysis is a subsidiary of Rhodia Inc. and the world leader in rare earth-based products. Rhodia E&C products and applications are used in the catalysis market such as automotive emissions control, fuel cell materials, and electronics: phosphor precursors, passive components and materials treatment. For more information on Rhodia E&C, please consult our website: www.rhodia-ec.com. Rhodia is a global specialty chemicals company recognized for its strong technology positions in applications chemistry, specialty materials & services and fine chemicals. Partnering with major players in the automotive, electronics, refining, fibers, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, consumer care, tires and paints & coatings markets, Rhodia offers tailor-made solutions combining original molecules and technologies to respond to customers' needs. Rhodia subscribes to the principles of Sustainable Development communicating its commitments and performance openly with stakeholders. Rhodia generated net sales of EUR 5.3 billion in 2004 ($7.2 billion using the Dec. 31, 2004 USD/Euro exchange rate of 1.3621) and employs 20,000 people worldwide. Rhodia is listed on the Paris and New York stock exchanges.