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2005-12-10 News Headlines
Huntsman Chemicals New
Polyetheramines Manufacturing Facility
New world scale Jeffamines polyetheramines manufacturing facility first
production site for Huntsman Chemicals at Singapore Jurong Island.
Huntsman Corporation recently broke ground for its new world scale JEFFAMINE®
polyetheramines manufacturing facility, the company’s first production
site in Singapore’s Jurong Island.
The ground breaking ceremony was officiated by Mr. Don Stanutz , President
of Huntsman Performance Products division, Mr. Arlan Emmert, Group Vice
President, Asia of Jacobs Engineering Singapore Pte. Ltd. with guest of
honor, Mr. Teo Ming Kian, Chairman of the Singapore Economic Development
Board.
The company expects to commission the new 16,000 tonnes per annum plant
in the first quarter of 2007.
“This new facility will transform our Performance Products business from
being primarily a distributor of imported products to a business with
hard assets on the ground in the centre of this exciting and fast-growing
region,” Mr. Stanutz said.
Key Jeffamines polyetheramines applications include epoxy coatings,
concrete additives, organic pigments, fuel and lubricant additives, herbicides
and pesticides.
“Singapore is the hub of Asian business and this facility will provide
the additional polyetheramines required to meet the growth and potential
of this business in the region. Our building of this facility represents
a key strategic decision for our company which will give us a truly global
manufacturing platform to support the future of this speciality product
in the region and ensure our long term global competitiveness,” Mr. Stanutz
said.
The new plant will utilize the very latest technology to ensure increased
safety and environmental performance in line with Huntsman’s global commitment
to environment, health & safety performance. The plant is a key platform
for helping to meet the rapidly increasing demand for polyetheramines,
particularly in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.
Huntsman has other polyetheramines production facilities in Conroe, Texas,
USA and Llanelli Wales.
“We are honored that Huntsman has chosen Singapore for their first greenfield
site in the Asia Pacific for its performance products business. When completed,
the plant will further add to the diversity of products and players on
Jurong Island. With our world class infrastructure, highly skilled manpower,
strong intellectual property protection and excellent connectivity, we
believe Singapore can provide Huntsman the platform for growth in its
manufacturing activities to support the region,” said Mr. Teo.
Ground preparation will start on the site immediately and construction
will take just over 12 months. During this time, Huntsman and Jacobs will
maintain a strong focus on the environment as well as the health and safety
of those working on the site, in keeping with worldwide and local policies
and procedures.
Huntsman
is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and commodity
chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture basic products for a variety
of global industries including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation,
footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture,
health care, textiles, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances
and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging,
and later, rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today
has 11,300 employees, 57 operations in 22 countries and had 2004 revenues
of $11.5 billion.
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