Milliken & Company, today announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art speciality chemicals manufacturing facility and knowledge centre in Asia.
The plant is expected to commence operations in first quarter 20121 and to strengthen Milliken's presence as a chemical manufacturer for the Support for rising demand throughout Asia, including rapidly growing markets in India and China. The company already has an application technology centre and a service and sales office in Singapore and recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in the region.
„Milliken's commitment to our growing markets in Asia is unwavering. With this investment, we aim to intensify the positive contribution of innovative chemical manufacturing to the region and globally“
Allen Jacoby, Vice President of the Plastics Additives Business in Milliken's Chemicals Division.
The new plant will have the capacity to manufacture of several essential plastic additives from Milliken, which are of great benefit to the global plastics Sustainability and production benefits offer. The site will primarily serve the family of Hyperform® Nucleating agent of the company for polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) as well as Special dyes for a wide range of product applications, including household, laundry and personal care products, industrial and heavy-duty cleaners and polyurethane foams.
„The new production facility strategically positions us to support our customers in Asia even better“
„Regional production capacities and increased technical expertise help us to meet the progressive and diverse requirements of the Asian market with customised solutions.“
Zhaolin Zhou, Vice President of Milliken's Chemicals Division for Asia and the Pacific.
The plant in Singapore will be operated by a team of skilled professionals, including research and development chemists, chemical engineers and technical support experts. Interested parties who apply to Milliken for one of the Employment opportunities apply on site, you will find further details on the Career portal.
Source: Milliken & Company
