On July 5th, AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals' new organic peroxide production base broke ground in Tianjin, China. The production base will be equipped with the most advanced production technology. Organic peroxides are used to make various polymers (including polychlorinated chlorine). An essential raw material in ethylene and thermosetting resins).
In response to the Chinese government's call for optimizing urban planning and upgrading the chemical industry, AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals will transfer the existing organic peroxide production capacity of the Tianjin plant to a new production base in Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone. The new Tianjin production base completed in the second quarter will expand production capacity by 30%-70% according to the construction of the production line to meet the development needs of the market and customers.
AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals' new organic peroxide production base breaks ground in Tianjin
'In Asia and around the world, the market demand for organic peroxides is still growing,' said Li Zhiping, Asia Sales Director of AkzoNobel Polymer Chemicals. According to Li Zhiping, in China, the organic peroxide market is in the annual 5% - 6% growth rate, much higher than the rest of the world. 'We will continue to expand production capacity to meet market demand.' Li Zhiping mentioned.
Johan Landfors, member of the Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals Responsible Polymer Chemicals Group, said that the company will work to improve sustainability operations in accordance with the strict requirements of the Chinese government. 'We will use the most advanced production technology to minimize waste water. Emissions. The new production site will also streamline production processes, reduce water and energy consumption, and mitigate volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. 'Landfors mentioned.
Johan Landfors, member of the Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals Responsible Polymer Chemicals, addressed the groundbreaking ceremony
'We work closely with the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone to create a new production base that meets both China's and Asian needs and customer expectations,' said Werner Fuhrmann, CEO of AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals. Always paying attention to the Chinese market, and receiving the full support of government departments at all levels to help new projects and the company's business development continue to succeed.'
Over the past three years, the AkzoNobel Polymer Chemicals business has invested more than 180 million Euros worldwide through technology upgrades, capacity expansion and production sites in China, the Netherlands, Mexico, Belgium, Italy, Brazil and the United States. Layout adjustment, dedicated to providing more optimized services to customers in the polymer industry.
Johan Landfors, member of the Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals Responsible Polymer Chemicals, at the groundbreaking ceremony