neste chemicals international preliminary earnings report for q3 2000 the third quarter of was marked by start a successful restructuring and integration dyno specialty businesses following merger between oy asa on august 8 considering difficulties relating to steep increases in raw material prices business has developed positively with continuing volume growth we have been able pass price considerably though effect competition normal delays lead decreased margins current developments seem signal an end further which should help us improving margin levels our operations now consist reported segments bonding surfacing consisting s resins wood adhesives paper overlays polyester unsaturated gelcoat other mainly oil field pvc toll manufacturing corporate functions due extensive changes structure consolidated accounts do not show development underlying