Stepan announces expansion of poland polyester polyol Facility_by chemwinfo

2 June 2016

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Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) is pleased to confirm that

the expansion of its polyester polyol facility

in Brzeg Dolny, Poland will be completed in mid 2016,

with the addition of a new reactor.

The new asset is required to support Stepan's growth in

the Coatings Adhesives Sealants and Elastomers

(CASE) business for its European customers.

Stepan Company has also confirmed the completion

of the project to relocate

its European R&D and Technical Service center

to new laboratories in Wroclaw, Poland.

The expanded facilities will serve Stepan's business in

insulation foams as well as

the diverse CASE business.

In addition to providing increased space

for its growing team of scientists, the expanded facilities

include a wide range of test and production equipment

to support Stepan's customers

with innovation and technical development projects.

Roger Stubbs,

Vice President, Polymers Europe

"The completion of this expansion to our facilities in Poland 

 marks a significant milestone in our growth story

 within the European polyester polyol industry.

 Commitment to these plans by Stepan 

 is an endorsement of our growth strategy.

 Together with manufacturing and technical centers

 in the Americas and Asia, Stepan is one of

 the leading suppliers of Polyester Polyols

 around the world.

 By utilizing Stepan's expertise in polyester chemistry

 and by bringing a focus to innovation and technical service,

 we are committed to further meet

 the demands of our Global and Regional customers

 now and in the future.

 We believe our unique chemistry, processing

 and consistent quality, combined with

 our dedicated Technical Service, gives us

 a truly differentiated position

 which adds real value to our customers."

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