Cosmodros expands the thermoplastic polyurethane production capacity at changhua Base in Taiwan

The expansion of the production line increases by 30%
another step in the expansion of the company's global TPU capacity German materials manufacturer Cosmodry has announced that it has completed the expansion of the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) production line at its Changhua base in Taiwan, increasing its total production capacity by 30% to meet the growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly from the shoe industry in Southeast Asian countries. Prior to that, Cosco has been expanding TPU capacity at its New Martinsville site in the US since 2018 and increasing its stake in joint ventures in Japan.
News Photo: From left: Chen Yusheng, director of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Production and Technology at Cosmodros, Taiwan, Dr. Stephan Ehlers, head of the thermoplastic polyurethane business at Cosmodros, and Dr. Dr. Dr. Thomas Roemer
TPU as an elastomer, with rubber elasticity at room temperature and plasticization at high temperatures

. Because of its good material performance, and easy to process, is widely used in footwear, automotive and IT industries. The annual growth rate of global TPU market demand is expected to reach 6% in 2017-2022, with the main growth coming from the Asia Pacific region. Dr Stephan Ehlers, head of thermoplastic polyurethane production and technology at Cosmodros, said: "Cosmos is optimistic about TPU demand growth and therefore looks forward to serving customers more efficiently, meeting adjacent market demand and strengthening Cosmos' leadership position in the Asia Pacific region through a market strategy to increase production capacity around the world. Dr
. Dr. Dr. Thomas Roemer said: "Changhua is Cosco's largest TPU production base in the Asia Pacific region and TPU's Asia Pacific research and development center. With this capacity expansion, Cosco will more effectively develop diverse and innovative products, such as bio-based TPU, to meet the needs of the Asia Pacific market. "
excellent material properties, tailored to multi-product applications
TPU has become a solution to replace materials such as conventional rubber due to its flexible, wear-resistant, oil-resistant, elastic and recyclable properties. Take the shoe industry as an example, TPU can be applied to special shapes such as upper material, shoe core gasket, midsole, large sole, heel and appearance brand logo according to different material strengths.
, knitting technology has been widely used in surface designs such as sports shoes because it improves product design and reduces the amount of material required in the manufacturing process. To this end, Cosco has further developed innovative TPU yarns to expand the use of TPU materials in knitting technology.
has been rooted in Taiwan for decades and has played an important role in driving innovation in industries such as IT and footwear. "We look forward to being able to make the most of Taiwan's innovation potential and create industry synergies, while working with local industry partners to actively develop products, push across technological limits and give back to the community," said Li Mingcheng, general manager of Cosco Taiwan. About
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is one of the world's largest polymer producers, with sales of EUR 14.6 billion in 2018. Its business focuses on the production and manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for many areas of everyday life. The main service areas include the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, electrical and electronics industries, while other areas include sports and leisure, cosmetics, medical and chemical industries themselves. By the end of 2018, Cosco had 30 production sites worldwide and approximately 16,800 employees (based on full-time employees).