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EASTMAN TEXAS OPERATIONS Longview

EASTMAN TEXAS OPERATIONS Longview. www.eastman.com. EASTMAN MEETING AGENDA 3-2-05. 9:00 – 9:10 Welcome and Introductions Oscar Z. Polk 9:10 – 10:00 Eastman & Challenges Faced Oscar Z. Polk 10:00 – 10:30 School Partnerships with TSTC Bobby Smith-TSTC 10:30 – 10:40 Break

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EASTMAN TEXAS OPERATIONS Longview

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  1. EASTMAN TEXAS OPERATIONS Longview www.eastman.com

  2. EASTMAN MEETING AGENDA3-2-05 9:00 – 9:10 Welcome and Introductions Oscar Z. Polk 9:10 – 10:00 Eastman & Challenges Faced Oscar Z. Polk 10:00 – 10:30 School Partnerships with TSTC Bobby Smith-TSTC 10:30 – 10:40 Break 10:40 – Noon Tour of Eastman Facilities Mike Tucker/OZP Noon – 1:00pm Lunch – Cafeteria Annex Group

  3. Consider Our: • Company • Plant Site • Challenges • Path Forward www.eastman.com

  4. 1880

  5. In 1949….

  6. Kingsport Batesville Columbia Why East Texas? Longview, Texas • Oil Fields • Skilled Workforce • Two Railroad Systems • Water Resources www.eastman.com

  7. First Product Shipment March 10, 1952

  8. Our Plant Site www.eastman.com

  9. Rotterdam, Netherlands Middelburg, Netherlands Brugge, Belgium** Workington, UK Hanko, Finland** Cedar Rapids, IA** Shandong, China Llangefni, UK Nanjing, China Rochester, NY** Jefferson, PA Franklin, VA Longview, TX Columbia, SC Uruapan, Mexico San Roque,Spain Jurong Town, Singapore* Cosoleacaque, Mexico Kuantan, Malaysia Jurong Island, Singapore Zarate, Argentina Arroyito, Argentina** Eastman Manufacturing Sites Elkhart, IN** Jiangsu, China** Kingsport, TN Batesville, AR 2/2/05

  10. Our Products www.eastman.com

  11. Products – Intermediates • Olefins • Ethylene • Propylene • Glycol Ethers • Ethylene glycol monoethyl • Ethylene glycol monopropyl • Ethylene glycol monobutyl • Ethylene glycol mono-2-ethylhexyl • Diethylene glycol monobutyl • Diethylene glycol monoethyl • Esters • Ethyl acetate • 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3 pentanediol ester of • Isobutyric acid • 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3 pentanediol diisobutyrate • Isobutyl isobutyrate • Isobutyl acetate • Aldehydes • Acetaldehyde • Propionaldehyde • n- and i-Butyraldehyde • 2-Ethylhexanal • Plastics • LDPE • LLDPE • HDPE • Other • Synthesis gas • Carbon dioxide • Hydrogen • Glycols • Ethylene glycol • Diethylene glycol • Triethylene glycol • 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3 pentanediol • Alcohols • Propanol • n- and i-Butanol • 2-Ethylhexanol • Neopentyl glycol (NPG) • Other Polymers • Low molecular weight PE waxes • Amorphous PP/PE copolymers • Hydrocarbon tackifying resins • Methyl and butyl acrylate copolymers • Acids • Propionic • Butyric(n-,i-) • 2-Ethylhexanoic • Ketones • Methyl isopropyl ketone (MIPK) • Diisopropyl ketone (DIPK) • Diethyl ketone (DEK) • Misc. Coproducts • Mixed butylenes • Crude butadiene • Benzene, toluene and other aromatics • Mixed butanols • Ethers/Epoxides • Diethyl ether • Ethylene oxide • Nitriles • n-Butyronitrile • i-Butyronitrile www.eastman.com

  12. www.eastman.com

  13. What You Use…………………………........What We Manufacture Aspirin, Dill Pickles, Vitamin B-12……………….Acetaldehyde Brake Fluid…………………………………………n-Butyl Alcohol Bread Bags & Photographic Print Paper…………Low Density Polyethylene Garden Hose, Plastic Worms………………………2-Ethylhexanol Golf Balls, Disinfectant……………………………..Eastman EB Solvent Imitation Marble……………………………………TMPD Kodak Film, Nail Polish Remover…………………Ethyl Acetate Latex Paints…………………………………………Texanol Playing Cards Coatings, Toy Coatings…………….Neopentyl Glycol Safety Glass for Automobiles………………………Butyraldehyde Shrink Film for Soft Drink & Water………………Low Density & LLD Polyethylene Soft Drink Bottles, Spice Bottles……………………Ethylene Glycol Surgical Gloves………………………………………Texanol Isobutyrate Window Cleaner……………………………………..Eastman Glycol Ethers www.eastman.com

  14. What is the reason for this meeting?Why are we here? eastman 3/2/2005 3

  15. Challenges We Face

  16. Critical Industry Challenges* • Age demographics of workforce • Recruiting a diversified workforce • Attraction & awareness of youth to industry Estimate of 50-80,000 job openings in the next 5-7 years!!!!!! * Identified in American Petroleum Institute survey of oil and gas companies, 2004. Same problems exist in Petrochemical sector.

  17. What about Texas Operations? • Our average age is 44-46 • Concerned about turnover in 3-7 years • Difficulty in finding suitable candidates • Takes years to train new employees

  18. Hiring Concerns • Operators Operate equipment to produce quality product. Work a rotating shift schedule. Both inside and outside work.

  19. Hiring Concerns • Industrial Maint. Mechanics Works on equipment to ensure its peak performance and reliability. Typically a day schedule

  20. Hiring Concerns • Electrical/Instrument Maintenance Maintains/repairs electrical, instrument, and power distribution devices required in the production of our products. Typically a day schedule

  21. Pay and Benefits • Starting pay = $17.57/hour and up • Base pay after apprenticeship = about $53,000/year • 2-3 years after hire • Benefits include, but are not limited to: • 401k Plan • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation • Retirement Plan

  22. Qualifications for Hire Must: • Be at least 18 years of age • Have at least a C or better in: (high school or college) • Algebra 1 or higher math, and • Chemistry or Biology • Pass our qualifying test • Computer based • Tests math, reasoning ability, psychological fit, ability to follow instructions, etc. • Pass medical physical, background check, physical assessment, drug/alcohol tests

  23. How are we working to meet the challenges? • Using various ways to recruit employees and positively affect pipeline issue: • Career Day at ETWC • Partnerships with regional Technical Colleges • Women In Technology Day (3/10 & 3/12) • Working with local school districts

  24. How is your assistance needed? • Co-op Program • Spring of Senior year and/or following Summer • Career Days on Campus • Partnership with Career & Technology Center • Speakers/Mentors on Campus in Technology Classes • Tours of Eastman

  25. High School Co-op Program • Piloted successfully with LHS last summer • 3 students (1-operator, 2-mechanics) • Worked as "helpers" • Students did a great job • 2 of the students are presently enrolled at TSTC-Marshall • Provided with an Eastman tuition and fees scholarship

  26. Co-op Selection Requirements Must: • Be at least 18 years old • Have at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA • Be recommended by administrators/teachers • Have a successful interview with Eastman • Consider an Operator or Mechanic job as a career choice

  27. Benefits of High School Co-op • $8.32/hour • Gains work experience • Company gets to evaluate student • Student gets to evaluate career choice and Eastman • Possible scholarship to attain 2-year degree • Full-time employment advantages with Eastman or other companies

  28. Benefits to Schools • Partnership with Industry • Increases career options for non-4 year college students • May increase the stature of CATE programs on your campus

  29. Where Do We Go From Here? • Provide us your feedback by completing and returning the questionnaire located in your packet • Based on feedback, we will contact you to tailor a path forward for your school www.eastman.com

  30. Eastman Questionnaire • 1. In which of the following areas would you like to consider as partnership possibilities: (Check all that apply) • ____Co-op Program ____ Career Days ____ Speakers ____ Mentors ____ Tours • ____ Other: • For follow-up discussions on the items selected in Question 1, please provide the name(s), title, address, telephone number, and email address of the person we should contact: • 3. Would you like more information about any of the items discussed today? • ____ NO ____ YES, and the best time to contact me is:_________________ • Please provide any comments and/or suggestions below: • Name: ____________________ District:______________ Telephone #___________ • Please return the completed questionnaire by 3-16-05 in the provided postage paid envelope.Thank you. • Eastman Contact: Oscar Z. Polk, Operations Recruiting Coordinator, Texas Operations, Eastman Chemical Company, P.O. Box 7444, Longview, TX 76507; 903-237-5108; Email: ozpolk@eastman.com

  31. Thank you for your time and attention!! Questions? www.eastman.com

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