Saflex(R) Wins Supply Chain Award

St. Louis (ots/PRNewswire) -

Saflex(R), a unit of Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), has been presented
with the Supply Chain Award -- Project of the Year 2008 by three
Belgian procurement and supply chain associations. The project,
"Integrated Global Supply Chain Strategy at Saflex: Development and
Implementation of a Global Supply Chain Asset Strategy," was selected
by a professional jury because of its unique approach toward thinking
of supply chain as a global strategy and focus on asset management.

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"This award represents our dedication to providing our customers
with superior service at the lowest delivered cost -- anywhere in the
world," said Roger Bloemen, vice president of global supply chain,
Saflex. The project focused on the development and implementation of
an advanced mathematical optimization tool that takes into account
all key supply chain processes, from the procurement of key raw
materials to the distribution of finished goods worldwide. The model
is used on a continuous basis to ensure the global asset
infrastructure of Saflex maximizes its customer service while
minimizing the required working capital and logistics costs.

"By utilizing the simulation tool, we are able to deliver the
high level of service that customers have come to expect of Saflex,
while adapting capacities to meet customers' evolving global demands
and optimizing our operational cash flow," said Franky Veryser,
European supply chain manager, Saflex.

The Supply Chain Award -- Project of the Year 2008 was presented
by VIB (Vereniging voor Inkoop & Bedrijfslogistiek), PICS (PICS
Belgium-Society for Integrated Supply Chains) and ABCAL (Association
Belge des Cadres d'Achat et de Logistiques). More information on the
award is available at http://www.supplychainaward.be .

Saflex is known globally as the leader in PVB quality and
reliability. When laminated between layers of glass, Saflex PVB
interlayers greatly enhance the performance characteristics of glass,
providing benefits such as safety, security, UV protection, and sound
attenuation. For more information about Saflex visit:
http://www.saflex.com .

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About Solutia Inc.

Solutia is a market-leading performance materials and specialty
chemicals company. The company focuses on providing solutions for a
better life through a range of products, including: Saflex(R)
interlayer for laminated glass; CPFilms(R) aftermarket window films
sold under the LLumar(R) brand and others; high-performance nylon
polymers and fibers sold under brands such as Vydyne(R) and
Wear-Dated(R); and technical specialties including the Flexsys(R)
family of chemicals for the rubber industry, Skydrol(R) aviation
hydraulic fluid and Therminol(R) heat transfer fluid. Solutia's
businesses are world leaders in each of their market segments. With
its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, the company operates
globally with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 60
locations. More information is available at www.Solutia.com .

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