The Lubrizol Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 24, 2018 local time to celebrate the successful launch of its latest TPU capacity expansion project in the United States. This expansion plan is part of Lubrizol’s global capacity expansion strategy plan, which supports the The company's engineering polymer business and well-known product lines, including Estane® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
The investment in Evan Lake is nearly 30 million U.S. dollars, and it is expected to increase 15 local jobs. This is part of the Lubrizol Corporation's strategic investment in engineering polymers, investing nearly 80 million U.S. dollars worldwide.
With more than 60 years of mature TPU synthesis, process and application experience, the company has designed this state-of-the-art new factory.
Lubrizol's expansion is based on the company's forecast for double-digit growth in demand for specialty polymers and compounds. The plant manager of Evan Lake's TPU plant, Nathan Deutsch, noted that the expansion has added a lot of new capacity. This project is safe for budget and time Completed - in about 20 months, this is a remarkable achievement.
As Director of Global Operations for Lubrizol Engineering Polymers, Bill Snyder said: 'I have seen many projects in 30 years, so far this is the best, because this project has been integrated in process technology, engineering, manufacturing. Technology, applied technology, teamwork, extensive experience with focus and responsibility. Today is a complete delivery of success.
Lu Jianrun, general manager of Lubrizol Engineering Polymers, said: “Lubrizol has been regarded as a market leader since the invention of TPU in 1959. Our staged investment, from acquisition to continued expansion of this important production base, demonstrated Our long-term commitment to innovation, to the service market and to supporting our growing customers. The added productivity ensures that we can provide world-class quality and more sustainable production operations.
Lubrizol Operations, Vice President, Supply Chain and HSES Division, Mike Vaughn, said: 'These investments and new technology capabilities are our constant focus on process automation and operational excellence, ensuring the integrity of our plant's products and improving safety. , Reliability and production also sustain our contribution to the community.
Lubrizol has a good community relationship with Avon Lake, Lorain County, and Ohio for many years. Local community leaders and government officials also attended the ceremony. Presented were Greg Zilka, Mayor of Avon Lake; Evan Lake Economics Development Director, Ted Esborn; Lawland County Commissioner (Chair), Ted Kalo; Lawland County Commissioner (Vice Chairman) Matt Lundy; Ohio Senator Gayle Manning; Ohio Representative Work; and Employees, Key Contractors and Media.