WACKER completes the capacity expansion for vinyl-acetate-ethylene copolymer (VAE) dispersions and VAE dispersible polymer powders at its Nanjing site in China. WACKER invested around US$ 100 million in its integrated production site for the expansion measure.
Doubling Production Capacity to Meet Growing Demands
With a new reactor for dispersions and a new spray dryer for dispersible polymer powders, the expansion more than doubles WACKER’s production capacity in Nanjing, enabling it to meet growing customer demand for its high-quality binders, particularly from China’s buoyant construction industry.
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Our VAE dispersions and dispersible powders enable us to supply the growing construction market in China with binders for various applications such as ceramic tile adhesives, waterproofing membranes or carpets. This capacity expansion in Nanjing strengthens our position as the global leader for vinyl-acetate-ethylene dispersions and polymer powders,” said Christian Hartel, CEO of Wacker Chemie AG.
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Our new plant is close to our customers, thereby supporting their growth even more effectively”, added Peter Summo, who heads the WACKER POLYMERS business division.
The new production line for VAE dispersible polymer powders adopts advanced spray-drying technology and features an advanced process control system (APC).
Focusing on Market in China
Alvin Hu, president of WACKER China, stated that the expansion demonstrated WACKER’s strong focus on the market in China. “
The capacity expansion project at the Nanjing site is a milestone for WACKER China.”
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With the expansion, we have at the same time reserved sufficient space for subsequent production lines, allowing for the rapid construction of future expansion projects. It will not only meet increasing customer demand in China, but also provide WACKER with sufficient capacity for its long-term development in the region,” added Hu.
The new production facilities more than double the annual capacity of VAE dispersions and VAE dispersible polymer powders on site. The VAE dispersions project is designed around an advanced dispersion-polymerization process and a safety control system that meets high standards, making the entire process cutting edge in this field.
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Source: WACKER