Dow inaugurates state-of-the-art polyether polyols plant at Rayong

04-May-15

As part of its strategy of continued growth in Asia-Pacific, Dow Chemical Company has officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art polyether polyols plant at Asia Industrial Estate, Rayong, as per www.nationmultimedia.com. The new polyol production site will mainly serve customers in Southeast Asia, China and India. The plant, which recently started operation, has a production capacity of up to 200,000 tpa, adding to the 25,000 tonn at Dow's facility in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, also in Rayong. Utilising proven state-of-the-art catalyst technology, the new facility will deliver a local, high-quality, reliable supply of polyether polyols into a variety of consumer comfort and industrial applications. This will increase Dow's participation in one of the largest and fastest-growing regions in the world and solidifies its position as one of the key players in foam technology for furniture, mattresses and bedding, and in specialty markets like high-performing coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers serving the infrastructure, transportation and construction markets.