LyondellBasell (LYB), a global leader in developing and supplying materials expanded its presence in China by announcing the start of a new production line at its advanced polymer solutions (APS) Dalian facility.
The new production line will deliver an extensive variety of high-performance, top notch polypropylene compounds, predominantly providing the auto business. As the subsequent creation line at the Dalian site, with a yearly limit of 20 000 t, the new creation line will double the site's ongoing creation limit, upgrading the organization's capacity to fulfill the developing business sector need.
“The global automotive industry is experiencing rapid growth and transformation, especially in the new energy vehicle sector, and China has emerged as a significant player in this market,” said Torkel Rhenman, Executive Vice President Advanced Polymer Solutions of LyondellBasell. “With a renewed focus on value creation and speed to market supported by our dedicated teams, APS is positioned to excel in this dynamic market with the additional capacity of a comprehensive portfolio and innovative products.”
“The start-up of the new production line marks another milestone in our ongoing commitment to China market,” said Rolf van Beeck, Vice President of Advanced Polymer Solutions APAC and AfMEI of LyondellBasell. “We see great opportunities to accelerate the growth of our business here, and we keep investing in this market. We will continue to provide best-in-class products and services to our customers while promoting circularity through collaborations and our Circulen portfolio.”
“The new production line marks Dalian site’s progress in increasing capacity and automatic operation, and it can contribute to the long-term scalable development,” said Brian Jiang, Director of Advanced Polymer Solutions APAC Manufacturing of LyondellBasell. “I believe this new addition will also motivate our colleagues to actively engage in the operations of two production lines to meet the growing demand of local customers with faster response.”