Huntsman Installs New Specialty Polyol Reactor at Houston, Texas Site
September 2, 2014
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Houston – Huntsman Corporation’s (NYSE: HUN) Polyurethanes division has completed the installation of a new reactor at its TEROL® Performance Polyols manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas in response to growing demand for specialty polyol products.
Construction on the new reactor began in late January 2014, and it is now fully operational. The new aromatic polyol reactor has significantly increased the site’s annual production capacity, enabling the Company to serve its customers future growth in demand.
Huntsman offers one of the broadest ranges of aromatic polyester polyols for rigid foam applications, with hydroxyl values ranging from 120 to 350. Additionally, its customized polyol solutions can meet the most demanding industry applications.
Huntsman TEROL polyols are used in a wide range of applications, including spray polyurethane foam, boardstock, insulated metal panels, structural insulated panels, appliances and commercial refrigeration.
“Our investment in the TEROL manufacturing site illustrates a continuing commitment to support the growth in these specialty polyols, as well as the global MDI Urethanes business. By increasing the site’s production capability, Huntsman is positioned to drive growth in our downstream MDI insulation systems business and expand into new markets,” said Steve Burns, Vice President, Americas, Huntsman Polyurethanes.
Earlier this year, Huntsman installed a new 22 MMBTU furnace at the site to accommodate the addition of up to three polyol reactors. This is the first new reactor installed under the increased capacity of the new furnace.
Huntsman completed the acquisition of the TEROL business from Oxid L.P. in August 2013.
TEROL® is a registered trademark of Huntsman International LLC.
About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals with 2013 revenues of over $11 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 80 manufacturing and R&D facilities in 30 countries and employ approximately 12,000 associates within our 5 distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
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