Röhm forges ahead with expansion of PLEXIGLAS® capacities in Shanghai
- Systematic global expansion of capacities for PLEXIGLAS® special molding compounds
- Strengthening of the market position in China
- Customized PMMA products and closest possible proximity to the customer
With a groundbreaking ceremony at the Shanghai site (China), the construction work for the expansion of a PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds production plant has officially begun. The expanded plant is set to begin operations by the second quarter of 2023.
“The expansion of capacities in China is an important further step toward implementing our global growth strategy for PMMA molding compounds,” says COO Hans-Peter Hauck. Röhm began the systematic expansion of its special molding compounds three years ago with an additional compounding line in the US. “With the expansion of the capacities of the Shanghai plant and the simultaneous extension of the compounding system, we are significantly consolidating our strong market position in China. At the same time, we are also forging ahead with expansion in Europe with strategic investments in PMMA molding compounds.” Röhm is the world’s only supplier of MMA and PMMA with downstream compounding in the three key regions Asia, North America, and Europe.
Customized PMMA products and the closest possible proximity to the customer are the foundation for Röhm’s success on the Chinese market. Whether it’s crystal clear molding compounds, grades with modified property profiles, or special colorings: special products of the PLEXIGLAS® brand are used predominantly in the automotive and lighting industries, as well as in household applications and in extrusion.
“This expansion is our response to the consistently high demand,” says Benjamin Ling, Asia President. “We will further strengthen communications with our customers and support them closely in the development of their innovative applications.” The new innovation center building in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park with cutting-edge technical application and development labs provides the best infrastructure conditions for this.
Über Röhm
Röhm gehört mit 3.500 Mitarbeitenden und weltweit 13 Produktionsstandorten zu den führenden Herstellern im Methacrylat-Geschäft. Das mittelständische Unternehmen mit Standorten in Deutschland, China, den USA, Mexiko und Südafrika verfügt über 90 Jahre Erfahrung in der Methacrylat-Chemie und eine starke Technologie-Plattform. Zu unseren bekannten Marken gehören PLEXIGLAS®, ACRYLITE®, MERACRYL®, DEGALAN®, DEGAROUTE® und CYROLITE®.
Polymethylmethacrylat (PMMA)-Produkte von Röhm werden auf dem europäischen, asiatischen, afrikanischen und australischen Kontinent unter den registrierten Marken PLEXIGLAS® und PLEXIMID®, auf dem amerikanischen Kontinent unter den registrierten Marken ACRYLITE® und ACRYMID® vertrieben.
Weitere Informationen unter www.roehm.com
Kontakt
Christina Höhn
Communications
Röhm GmbH
Deutsche-Telekom-Allee 9
64295 Darmstadt
T +49 6151 863 7131
christina.hoehn@roehm.com
Pressekontakt
Thomas Kern
Global Communications
Molding Compounds
Röhm GmbH
Deutsche-Telekom-Allee 9
64295 Darmstadt
Tel +49 6151 863-7154
thomas.kern@roehm.com
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