Global leader in specialty chemicals, Nouryon, has announced that it will invest in its production base in Ningbo, China to significantly increase the production capacity of organic peroxide products. Through this investment, the annual production capacity of organic peroxides Perkadox 14 and Trigonox 101 at the Nouryon Ningbo production base will double to 6000 tons by mid 2024. These chemical essentials will support the growing demand for various applications in regional and global markets, including hygiene products and non-woven textiles for healthcare, such as masks. Other applications include recycled plastics and various rubber products, including rubber hoses, seals, cable insulation, sports shoe soles, and yoga mats.

The Asia Pacific region is an important strategic market for Nouryon, and China plays an important role in improving customer satisfaction and sales growth. Our customers rely on our existing global production network and innovative technology, and we are pleased to create more production capacity to meet the growing customer demand.

—— Johan Landfors

Perkadox 14 and Trigonox 101 organic peroxides can be used to improve the performance of recycled polypropylene (R-PP). This will help customers use recycled plastic in applications that previously could only use native plastic.

This investment supports Nouryon's strategy of maintaining a leading position in the field of organic peroxides. The project also emphasizes our focus on supporting customer growth and plastic 'closed-loop'. With the increase in consumer awareness, the demand for improving the performance of recycled polypropylene continues to rise. This expansion reflects our commitment to serving the entire polymer recycling process.

—— Alain Rynwalt