Borouge expands Shanghai plant

Borouge has started the second phase of expansion at its compound manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China, to meet the increasing demand for its polyolefin products from China’s automotive industry. 

 

In 2010, the same compound manufacturing plant started operation with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons. It underwent its first expansion to increase its capacity to 90,000 tons yearly at the end of 2015, with the addition of two new production lines. The plant’s next expansion will increase its capacity to 125,000 tons annually, and has entered its FEED stage (Front End Engineering and Design) which includes two additional compounding lines.

 

 

“We are always focused on intelligent growth, and so we’ve decided that it’s the right time to start this phase of expansion at our compounding facility in Shanghai to cater to the tremendous growth of the automotive market,” according to Wim Roels, CEO of Borouge Pte Ltd, “As demand grows, so does Borouge.”

 

Known for developing innovative plastics solutions for the automotive market, Borouge delivers a portfolio of customized mobility solutions for lightweight exterior and interior components, and under-the-bonnet applications. Electric vehicles are emerging as a growing phenomenon in China, and Borouge’s advanced mobility solutions will play a vital role in making electric cars lighter and more efficient.