Dow expands rigid foam polyether polyol production capacity at new Thailand plant

On November 26, Dow Chemical Company announced that its new world-class rigid polyurethane foam polyol plant in Rayong, Thailand, has officially started production. The new installation will increase the company’s ability to provide high-quality insulation materials and reliable, energy-saving solutions, from which customers and society will benefit.

Jane Palmieri, president of Dow’s polyurethanes business, said: “The commissioning of the new plant demonstrates Dow’s determination to continue investing in its polyurethanes business. Providing our customers with innovative solutions that align with global trends such as population growth and energy efficiency. The Rayong facility is an important addition to Dow’s global polyurethane production network, further enhancing our ability to provide industry-leading products that help customers reduce their environmental footprint while delivering lasting social, environmental and economic benefits throughout the product life cycle.”

Polyether polyol is the key raw material of polyurethane rigid foam. Its application in building insulation, cold chain and home appliances can effectively Keep food fresh and prevent building energy loss. Dow Performance Polyols enable new energy efficiency solutions that help customers meet stringent, country-specific regulations while adhering to global sustainability trends.

On November 8, about 150 customers and cooperation from all over the world Partners attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Dow Chemical’s new polyol plant. The new polyols plant strengthens Dow’s ability to integrate upstream plants in Thailand and further expands Dow Jones’ presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Recently, Dow opened new polyurethane system material plants in Lote Parshuram, India, and Zhangjiagang, China.

The new polyol plant has a designed annual production capacity of 79,000 tons and is located in the Asia Industrial Park (AIE) in Rayong Province. AIE has 6 sets of production equipment. The 515-hectare industrial park is operated and managed in compliance with state-of-the-art environmental, health and safety standards, utilizing cutting-edge technology to minimize its overall environmental footprint.

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