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05-06-2012

Jacobs receives contract from Solutia for new chemical plant in Malaysia

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc announced today it was awarded a contract from Flexsys Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Solutia Inc., to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services to support the Kuantan Resin plant in Kuantan, Malaysia.

Officials did not disclose the contract value, however noted the project is scheduled to be completed in 2013. Jacobs is leading the project execution activities from its office in Singapore with work share support from its other offices in the region. 

Solutia Inc. is constructing this Butvar® polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin plant. Butvar resins are used to improve the adhesion, strength, durability and flexibility of products around the globe.

Jacobs Group Vice President Tom Quinn stated, "We are extremely pleased to receive the contract for the Solutia resin plant in Malaysia. Jacobs is well aligned to Solutia's business goals, having supported Solutia early on in the project with front-end engineering services. We are proud to grow our relationship."

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