Written on 08.10.2010 - Industry
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BASF to build dispersions plant in Huizhou

BASF will invest in a dispersions plant in Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Park in Huizhou, China. With an annual capacity of 100,000 t, the new plant will produce XSB dispersions for the paper industry and acrylic dispersions for industries such as coatings, construction, printing & packaging and adhesives.

According to BASF, the facility will benefit from local availability of raw materials and proximity to key customers who serve Asia's fastest-growing consumer markets. Production is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2012, subject to government approval. The investment is part of BASF's growth strategy for Asia Pacific, which has the goal of doubling sales by 2020. The additional capacity will strengthen and complement the company's regional production network for XSB and acrylic dispersions, which currently includes plants in East China, Indonesia and India. XSB dispersions are used as coating binders for paper, while acrylic dispersions are used in paints and coatings, printing and packaging, construction materials and adhesives.