Solvay plans over 35% hike in global capacity for high-performance sulfone in USA and Asia

18-Oct-16

Solvay, the leading global supplier of specialty polymers, expects to increase global production capacity for its high-performance sulfone polymers by more than 35% over the next five years through significant investments and process optimizations at facilities in the U.S. and Asia. The company - whose portfolio includes Udel® polysulfone (PSU), Radel® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) and Veradel® polyethersulfone (PESU) - has already added more than 12,000 metric tons over the past decade through similar measures.
In addition to producing sulfone polymers at its facilities in Marietta, Ohio, USA, and Panoli, India, Solvay is back-integrated, producing sulfone monomer at Panoli as well as its plant in Augusta, Ga., USA, to ensure security of supply for its customers in fast-growing markets.
A global leader in sulfone polymer and monomer production, technical support and innovation, Solvay serves customers in highly competitive industries, such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, construction, electrical/electronics, healthcare and filtration membranes.
® Udel, Radel and Veradel are registered trademarks of Solvay.