Covestro to expand polycarbonates capacity in Shanghai to 600,000 TPA

Shortly after doubling its polycarbonate production capacity at its Shanghai site in China to 400,000 tonnes per annum (TPA), Covestro will again expand its capacity to 600,000 TPA. With this step, which is achieved through debottlenecking of its production lines, the company reacts to the strong customer demand for polycarbonates in the Asia-Pacific region. The expanded capacity will be available starting 2019. 

“The expansion is essential to satisfy the growing demand. The successful completion of this project will strengthen our global production network and demonstrates our continuous commitment to the Chinese market,” said Dr Klaus Schafer, chief technology officer, Covestro.

Michelle Jou,