EXTON, PA, February 26, 2002 - Natural/wood fiber-based polymer composites, is growing rapidly worldwide with the use of these materials penetrating building products, automotive, and industrial/consumer uses. Principia Partners, a highly regarded monitor of this industry, has recognized the need for a comprehensive source of business and technical information that focuses on all aspects of this fast changing business. The Firm just released the industry's first monthly newsletter focused on natural/wood fiber-based polymer composites for distribution worldwide.

The format of the publication will deliver concise news, information, and analysis on everything from raw materials and product formulations, to equipment and processing, to industry capacity and channels of distribution, as well as end market and application trends. "Our goal is to provide the industry with timely and valuable news and information for anyone involved in the development, manufacture, and use of these important materials. The newsletter should help those already active or considering possible entry into this high-growth business. We want this newsletter to be a valuable source of information to stay abreast of the critical changes that are occurring in the industry.", states Jim Morton, Editor-in-chief for the publication.

Each newsletter contains such featured topics as new products and emerging applications, research developments, equipment and processing advances, recent patents, company news, changes in channels of distribution, pricing updates, producer and material supplier activities, and much more. The newsletter is available in electronic or hard copy format. A key feature found in every article is contact information for the company involved, thereby allowing subscribers to reach out and extend their networking opportunities.

The newsletter is the latest publication related to the natural/wood fiber-based polymer composites industry from Principia Partners, the Exton, PA-based market research and business consulting firm. The newsletter is prepared by consultants from Principia's professional staff who have monitored the business development activities in the dynamic and growing synthetic lumber market since the business was first established over ten years ago.

Principia Partners is an international business consulting firm serving the building products, plastics, packaging, metals, and specialty chemicals industries. For more information about the newsletter on natural/wood fiber-based polymer composites, visit the company's web site at www.PrincipiaConsulting.com. For subscription or editorial inquiries, please send e-mail to WoodNews@PrincipiaConsulting.com.

SOURCE: Principia Partners

Media contact:
Principia Partners
Jim Morton
717/741-3565
JMorton@PrincipiaConsulting.com