Huntsman increases production capacity for PU catalysts in Hungary
Huntsman announced that its Performance Products division has completed an expansion of speciality amines manufacturing capacity at its facility in Petfurdo, Hungary.
According to the company, this expansion increases its existing polyurethane catalyst production capacity globally by over 20 %. The amine catalysts are sold globally under the name Jeffcat and are used, e.g., in the production of foam automobile seats, mattresses, and spray insulation.
“This capacity expansion leverages our strong manufacturing and technology base, which is already one of the widest in-house speciality amines manufacturing capabilities in the industry,” said Gwen Fonck, Vice President, Huntsman Performance Products, Europe, Middle East & Africa. “We have consistently improved our capability and extended the product range manufactured at our Petfurdo location over the last ten years.”
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