6 November 2013,
Details
In early 2013 TPC group embarked on
an expansion effort to both
1.debottleneck existing capacity and
2.build additional capacity
to meet the current and future needs for its customers.
Since commencing engineering work,
TPC has increased polyisobutylene capacity
by more than 10 perccent versus 2012, and
expects to add capacity in 2014
as further improvements are made.
1.Debottlenecking
This bottlenecking effort is targeted to
supply the current and near term needs of our customers in
* the lubricant additives,
* sealants,
* adhesives and
* industrial lubricant markets.
2. Building additional capacity
In parallel with expanding current capacity,
a project to install a third production unit has progressed in its design.
This project is targeted to satisfy expected future market growth,
including that resulting from anticipated changes in
lubricanting oil standards,
which will phase in during the next three years.
These higher standards are driving increased use of
highly reactive polyisobutylene,
which TPC group manufactures using a proprietary process.
About TPC Group
- TPC Group first entered the polyisobutylene market in May 2000
with the startup of its patented process to produce
a wide range of polyisobutylene products,
- The business has grown through multiple expansions to
become the largest producer in North America.
- TPC supplies the market from its Houston production facility
as well as product terminals in Houston and near Chicago, illinois.
