Roquette invests €25 million at its site in Lestrem, France, to strengthen its unique position in the polyols market

摘要

Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer of plant proteins, has announced an investment plan of €25 million for liquid and powder polyols between 2022 and 2024 at its site in Lestrem (France). This major investment will establish a strong reliable supply for the future and strengthen Roquette's position as a leader in polyols. In a challenging and fast-moving environment, Roquette remains deeply committed to upgrading its facilities. Investing in polyols was and remains a strategic decision for the group to better address long-term customer expectations. Roquette's site in Lestrem is the largest polyol plant in the world offering a wide variety of products. This investment will improve equipment efficiency and increase safety standards. It will also help to standardize some industrial operations contributing to an overall production performance improvement. This evolution will ensure a sustainable supply in the market and meet the customers' increasing expectations for greater flexibility.