Dow Polyurethanes will add 130 million pounds (59 kilotons per annum) of specialty mix polyols capability at its manufacturing facility in Freeport, TX. Scheduled to come on stream in early 2009, the additional capability will support growing demand for end-use polyurethane products and polyurethane systems formulations in North America.
“We’re seeing solid growth in all aspects of our business, but are particularly encouraged by growing customer interest in our low-amine emissions Voranol Voractiv polyols, as well as customized systems formulations that offer specific performance benefits in key applications,” said Doug Warner, business director for Dow polyols. “The additional polyols capability Dow is investing in at our Freeport facility is further assurance for our North American customers that they can focus on innovating and growing in downstream markets while working with Dow as a reliable supplier they have come to depend on.”