4 September 2018
DETAILS
one of the world’s largest ethoxylates producers,
announced today the commencement of beneficial operations
at its new 170,000 metric tons/year manufacturing plant
in Pasadena, Texas.
The new unit includes world class alkoxylation technology
to ensure safety and environmental performance.
It will serve as reliable domestic source of products
for Oxiteno’s regional and global customers.
Oxiteno has invested around US$200 million over 6 years
including site acquisition, plant construction,
and R&D facilities while creating more than 120 jobs.
The strategic US Gulf location allows
easy access to key raw materials, logistics,
and a specialized workforce.
The company will produce a wide range of
nonionic surfactants and specialty alkoxylates
serving key markets such as
agrochemicals, home care,
industrial & institutional cleaning,
personal care, oilfield chemicals,
Over the last years, Oxiteno has been
pre-marketing its products in the US and
has signed important agreements with different customers
for the Pasadena site.
In 2016, Oxiteno opened
a technology center co-located
at the University of Southern Mississippi
to support the development of new products
and react faster to market and customer requests.
Timothy Madden,
Chief Operating Officer of Oxiteno in the US
“The start-up of our new alkoxylation plant in Texas
is a key accomplishment in our journey
to become a leading supplier of
surfactants and specialty alkoxylates
to US and global customers”,.
“Our focus and expertise in this technology
and broad portfolio of products and applications
will fortify our ability to continue delivering value
to our customers through
being an innovative and agile solutions provider”.
João Benjamin Parolin,
Chief Executive Officer of Oxiteno
“The investments in the US reflect
Oxiteno’s long-term commitment
to serving the domestic market
at a different level and scale,
complementing our existing production base
in other important markets,
such as Mexico and Brazil,”
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