September 14, Eastman Chemical Company announced its saflex® polyvinyl acetal (PVB) production facility in Suzhou, China to complete the upgrade. This investment reflects Eastman's ongoing commitment to the glass processing industry and is a positive response to the growing demand for customers in the Asia Pacific region. This upgrade will shorten the lead time for Eastman in the region to continue to meet the needs of customers worldwide.
This upgrade focuses on the production of Eastman Advanced Sound Insulation Intermediate film products, which are mainly used in the automotive and construction laminated glass field. The Eastman Suzhou Plant was established in 2007 to meet the growing demand for PVB in the automotive industry in Asia. In 2012, Eastman increased the production capacity of PVB intermediate membranes for automobiles and construction.
The upgrade will enhance the production capacity of Eastman's soundproof intermediate film products. ' Eastman is looking forward to upgrading the insulation intermediate membrane products in Suzhou plant, ' said Heather Singler, director of Global Automotive Marketing for advanced intermediate membrane products from Eastman specialty materials, ' and through this investment, Eastman will further strengthen the capabilities of the laminated glass manufacturing enterprises to meet the high performance in the Asia Pacific region, The growing demand for high-quality products. Eastman will continue to invest in production, technology and innovation to support the future needs of the automotive industry.
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The SAFLEX®Q series is an advanced three-layer PVB intermediate film product that significantly reduces noise levels compared to standard automotive windshields and traditional tempered glass, helping to provide a superior driving experience for consumers. The Eastman factory in Ghent, Belgium (Ghent) and Puebla, Mexico (Puebla), has a long history of producing PVB sound-proof intermediate membranes. Today, Eastman is bringing this proven technology to the Suzhou plant. Eastman is committed to creating the highest quality intermediate film products, and has accumulated expertise over the years to apply to the Suzhou plant's sound insulation film upgrading project to ensure the adoption of global standards.
Produced from the factory in Suzhou PVB noise film products will be in the fourth quarter of 2018 for the customer certification and use.
Saflex PVB Intermediate membranes enhance the performance of automotive laminated glass in a variety of ways, including head-up display technology, insulation, noise reduction, safety, security and isolation of ultraviolet light. Eastman continues to invest in the global investment PVB acoustic insulation film