LyondellBasell Starts New Polypropylene Production Line at Dalian Site

LyondellBasell (LYB) announces the start-up of an additional production line at the Dalian site of its Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS) business. This further expands its presence in China.

Supplying Mainly to the Automotive Industry:

The new production line will produce a wide range of high-performance, high-quality polypropylene compounds, mainly supplying the automotive industry.

The second production line at the Dalian site will have an annual capacity of 20,000 tonnes. It will double the site's current production capacity. It will enhance the company’s ability to meet the growing market demand.

Marks Progress in Increasing Capacity and Automatic Operation

Established in 2015, the Dalian site can produce 80,000 tonnes of PP compounded products at full capacity with four production lines. It supplies to end applications including bumpers, instrument panels, interior trims, under-the-hood applications or structural parts and body panels for the automotive industry. Currently, the APS business operates five sites in China, with a portfolio of PP compounding, engineered plastics and masterbatch 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.”

Source: LyondellBasell/omnexus.specialchem.com