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Huntsman opens TPU facility in Shanghai

Huntsman announced today, 27 February, the official opening of its new TPU production facility at the Jinshan Second Industry Zone in Shanghai, China. The 21,000 m2 plant, which cost USD20 million, is the company’s first TPU production facility in the Asia Pacific region and complements its existing TPU plants in the USA and Germany.

Commenting on the new plant, Asia Pacific CEO and President of the Polyurethanes' division, Tony Hankins, said: "China has become the largest market for TPU products and this new facility will significantly improve our supply capabilities, enabling us to respond more quickly and effectively to the needs of our partners in the region. The investment reflects our long-term commitment to our local customers and builds on the division's strategy of strengthening our downstream capabilities."


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