PENN CARBOSE WEB SITE OFFERS
E-COMMERCE, INTERACTIVE PRODUCT SELECTOR

     SOMERSET, Pa., Dec. 9, 1998 -- The new Internet Web site 
for Penn Carbose (http://www.carbose.com) lets English- and 
Spanish-speaking visitors find the right grade of sodium 
carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) for their industrial application, 
request a free sample and place an order 24 hours a day, seven 
days a week.
     North America's leading manufacturer of technical-grade 
CMC, Penn Carbose has launched its new Web site to respond to 
the needs of CMC users for easy and quick access to product and 
order information, according to Jeffrey Neubauer, managing 
director.
     "As a small manufacturer serving global markets, we want 
information about Carbose CMC products available when our 
customers need it," Neubauer said.  "The Internet gives us that 
capability, so we have launched a Web site that can serve as a 
complete resource on our products and services."
     The Penn Carbose home page links to 18 sections, including 
product information, downloadable Material Safety Data Sheets 
(MSDS), distributors and Spanish pages, as well as getting a 
free sample and E-commerce agent.
     The Web site includes basic information about Carbose CMC 
granular and powder products for detergents, paper and textile 
processing, and mining.  Technical data for eight Carbose CMC 
grades also can be accessed.
     The interactive product selector enables CMC users to 
determine the recommended Carbose product grade for their 
application.  Once the product is selected, visitors can link 
with the appropriate technical data sheet.
     MSDS sheets for each product can be downloaded.
     "Orders can be placed directly through our Web site," 
Neubauer said.  "We contact customers as soon as possible for 
confirmation and to make delivery arrangements."
     The site for Somerset-based Penn Carbose was designed and 
is maintained by WebPort, Denver.
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