Celanese to set up VAE emulsions unit in Southeast Asia
New production unit will manufacture vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions for high-end applications
Celanese Corporation, a specialty materials manufacturer, is planning to construct a vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions production unit in Southeast Asia. The unit is expected to begin production by mid-2016.
“This proposed expansion will support our global and regional growth strategy to expand our reach into the markets of Southeast Asia. Building a VAE plant in Southeast Asia would broaden our network to better serve customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region, primarily in the high-end applications of architectural coatings, building and construction, carpets, and paper industries,” said Mark Murray, Vice President and General Manager of Emulsion Polymers Business, Celanese.
“This proposed expansion will support our global and regional growth strategy to expand our reach into the markets of Southeast Asia. Building a VAE plant in Southeast Asia would broaden our network to better serve customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region, primarily in the high-end applications of architectural coatings, building and construction, carpets, and paper industries,” said Mark Murray, Vice President and General Manager of Emulsion Polymers Business, Celanese.