Shanghai, August 28, 2023 — Covestro, as one of the global pioneers in the field of coatings and adhesives, recently announced the successful completion of its new waterborne polyurethane dispersion (PUD) plant located in the integrated base in Shanghai, and plans to officially start production in the first quarter of next year . The construction of the new factory is of “epoch-making” significance and aims to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly coatings and adhesives in the Asia-Pacific region, and empower the global coatings and adhesives industry to transform to a more sustainable green future.
At the same time, reporters from Tiantian Chemical Industry Network had the honor to During the completion ceremony, Dr. Thomas Roemer, the global head of Covestro’s Coatings and Adhesives Division, was interviewed. He talked along the way, explored the production secrets of this new PUD factory, and delved into the future strategy of Covestro in the Chinese market.
Dr. Frank Doebert, Global Head of Covestro Engineering (left) and Dr. Thomas Roemer (right), Global Head of Covestro Coatings and Adhesives Division, jointly pressed the button, marking the Covestro Shanghai Integrated Base The new waterborne polyurethane dispersion (PUD) factory was officially completed
Coth Chuang’s water-based journey bets on the vigorous development of the Central Plains
As a global leader in the field of coatings and adhesives Or, Covestro has been committed to putting the concept of green environmental protection into practice. Mr. Thomas first emphasized: “We have firm confidence in the prospects of water-based polyurethane dispersion products. In the current market, the growth rate of water-based PUD products far exceeds that of traditional solvent-based products, which undoubtedly shows consumers’ demand for environmentally friendly coatings. It is gradually rising. At present, the growth rate of the global water-based PUD market is stable in the range of 4% to 6%, and we can foresee that water-based products will gradually replace traditional products.”
He further pointed out: “In China , this growth rate is even more astonishing, highlighting the crucial position of the Chinese market in this strategy. Behind this phenomenon is not only the high thirst for water-based PUD products in different fields of the Chinese market, but also the Chinese export market There is a strong demand for this environmentally friendly product.”
Talking about the particularity of the Chinese market, Mr. Thomas said that the Chinese market is becoming a star in the global green coatings and adhesives field with its open and cross-industrial chain cooperation method of the whole industry chain, China’s speed leading the world, China’s willingness, and its excellent performance in cooperation and innovation. Dazzling pearl. Betting on water-based products here undoubtedly has a very bright future.
multi-domain Application Coordinated Development of the Whole Industry Chain
reveals that Covestro has won a wide range of customers When discussing the factors of trust, Mr. Thomas pointed out three key points: First, Covestro demonstrates its unique position in the industry with its diverse and complete lineup of high-performance products; second, Covestro always upholds the belief of circular economy , continue to innovate, and launch sustainable green products. This attitude of continuous innovation demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability; A product that is not only environmentally friendly, but also perfectly matches conventional products in terms of performance. Covestro not only has a wide range of products in the product line, but also continuously conducts research and development, integrating green concepts into each product, so as to ensure two-way consideration and win-win development in terms of environmental protection and performance.
Covestro’s new waterborne polyurethane dispersion (PUD) factory in Shanghai has been completed recently and will be officially put into operation in the first quarter of next year to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly coatings and adhesives in the Asia-Pacific region
For the newly completed PUD factory, Thomas Mr. Chen revealed that the factory will provide raw materials for transportation, infrastructure, home life, sports and leisure and other fields. He emphasized that the new factory will further increase the production capacity of PUD products to meet the growing market demand for sustainable circular economy products. In addition, the new factory adopts modular construction for the first time, which effectively shortens the construction period and improves investment efficiency. The commissioning of the new factory will enhance the flexibility of production, realize the seamless transition from small batch to large batch production, and provide customers with more flexible and efficient customized solutions.
Open quality Balance and the gateway to the application of bio-based raw materials
Covestro Coatings and Adhesives business unit The quest to incorporate bio-based raw materials into the production of advanced coatings and adhesives products is beginning to bear fruit. Through the clever use of bio-based raw materials, Covestro has made a significant breakthrough in product performance, successfully ensuring that new products are not only better than traditional petroleum-based materials in terms of environmental protection, but also in terms of performance. In addition, Covestro has been able to provide downstream customers with mass-balanced and certified green products in an easy-to-calculate manner without replacing the existing process through the mass balance method, which has brought great convenience to downstream customers.
Looking forward, Mr. Thomas said that the new The completion of the PUD plant will open up new opportunities for Covestro in terms of mass balance and the application of bio-based raw materials. Covestro will continue to lead the industry, promote sustainable development with innovation, and contribute to a green future. In this era full of opportunities and challenges, Covestro will continue to unleash its wings of innovation and unremittingly create more far-reaching value for customers and the environment.
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