Huntsman Announces Chinese Polyols Joint Venture with Jurong Ningwu Chemical Company
The Woodlands, TX - The Polyurethanes division of Huntsman Corporation (HUN:NYSE) announced today the creation of a new, China-based, joint venture with Jurong Ningwu Chemical Co. Ltd, to research, develop, manufacture and sell base polyether polyol products.
The joint venture company will be known as Jurong New Ningwu Chemical Co. Ltd, and will be located in Jurong City, in the south of Jiangsu province. It will be run as a standalone operation, led by Mr. Ying Jun, General Manager of the joint venture.
“We are committed to the long-term development of our business in China and the joint venture with Ningwu is the latest step in our program to build capability in this dynamic growth market”, said Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman’s Polyurethanes division. “We’re very excited to be partnering with one of the major polyols producers in the country and look forward to combining our unique talents to achieve sustained success.”
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Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 12,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2008 revenues exceeding $10 billion. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company’s website at www.huntsman.com.
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