NOVA Chemicals to Present at BB&T Capital Markets Manufacturing and Materials Conference

NOVA Chemicals (NYSE:NCX)(TSX:NCX): Conference: BB&T Capital Markets Manufacturing and Materials Conference Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:40 a.m. ET Speaker: Larry MacDonald, Chief Financial Officer Larry MacDonald will discuss current market conditions for ethylene and polyethylene, NOVA Chemicals’ outlook for the industry and its businesses, as well as factors impacting first quarter 2008 earnings.   Live Webcast Access:   Option 1 - The webcast link will be available at www.novachemicals.com > Investor Center > IR Calendar > BB&T Capital Markets Manufacturing and Materials Conference   or   Option 2 – The webcast link also will be available at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/bbt12/ncx/   Presentation Slides: The slides will be available on the morning of the presentation at www.novachemicals.com > Investor Center > IR Calendar.   Webcast Replay: A replay of the webcast will be available for three months ending Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. at www.novachemicals.com > Investor Center > IR Calendar > Archives 2008. NOVA Chemicals produces plastics and chemicals that are essential to everyday life. Our employees develop and manufacture materials for customers worldwide that produce consumer, industrial and packaging products. We work with a commitment to Responsible Care® to ensure effective health, safety, security and environmental stewardship. Company shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges as NCX. Visit NOVA Chemicals on the Internet at www.novachemicals.com.