LANXESS opens Asia's most modern butyl rubber plant in Singapore

摘要

1. Capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year 2. Production of high-quality halobutyl rubber 3. LANXESS' biggest investment ever at EUR 400 million 4. 160 highly qualified new jobs created 5. Opening ceremony on Jurong Island At an official ceremony attended by around 400 guests, LANXESS inaugurated its new butyl rubber plant on Jurong Island in Singapore on schedule. The specialty chemicals company has invested approximately EUR 400 million in the plant, which will have a capacity of 100,000 metric tons. The plant will create about 160 highly qualified new jobs that will mainly be filled locally. The facility is the most modern of its kind in Asia and will produce premium halobutyl rubber, as well as regular butyl rubber.