Nouryon's world-class organic peroxide base starts production in Tianjin, supporting the development of the Asian polymer industry

Nouryon, a global leader in specialty chemicals, announced full production of its innovative, world-class organic peroxide production facility in Nangang, Tianjin, to meet growing demand from customers in the packaging, paints and coatings, and construction industries in Asia
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The site houses three production facilities and is also equipped with the latest technologies in the fields of safety, energy efficiency and environmental protection
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Nouryon is the world leader in organic peroxides
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Organic peroxides are essential raw materials for the production of various polymers, which are used in the PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and composites industries in products such as window frames, artificial marble, coating resins, and medical packaging materials
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The Nouryon product brands produced at the Tianjin site include Trigonox® and Perkadox® organic peroxides and Butanox® methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
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Charles Shaver, Chairman and CEO of Nouryon, said: "Asia is an important growth market for Nouryon and Nouryon is committed to its long-term growth in China
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The new organic peroxide site in Tianjin is a major milestone for the company
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Our long-established presence in Asia and this strategic investment demonstrate our commitment to continued growth and our focus on working with partners across the region's value chain to create sustainable and innovative solutions to meet the needs of society today and in the future
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Equipped with advanced wastewater and other environmental treatment systems, the site has world-leading safety processes that reduce waste and air emissions
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The design of the production unit will further increase efficiency and reduce water and energy consumption
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Johan Landfors, Executive Vice President and President of Nouryon's Technology Solutions business, said: "I am very pleased that our modern organic peroxide production site is located in Tianjin and that we are introducing world-leading innovations here
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This investment highlights our Technology leadership in products and manufacturing processes, determination to grow with the polymer industry in the region, and long-term commitment to supporting customers in Asia
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Nouryon is committed to further improving its environmental footprint and enhancing safety performance in line with local government stringent safety and environmental standards
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In Asia, Nouryon produces organic peroxides in Ningbo and Tianjin in China, Japan and India
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Recently, Nouryon also announced the commissioning of a new production facility in Ningbo for the production of two key intermediates for polymers and composites
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