Röhm Starts Production of First C2-Based MMA Plant in the US

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Röhm, one of the world’s leading chemical manufacturers of methacrylates, announces the successful start-up of its new plant in Bay City, Texas, USA, implementing its proprietary C2-based LiMA technology on a large industrial scale.

 

The start-up of the Bay City plant is a milestone in the company’s history and the starting point for us to deliver the next generation of MMA based on our proprietary LiMA technology, which not only benefits the environment but also increases the security of supply for this growing market,” said Dr. Hans Bohnen, CEO of Röhm.





I am very grateful for the hard work of our partners and suppliers who have played an important role in bringing this new technology to the market. The strong demand for our products has already led to commitments from many long-term customers. This is a strong demonstration of the benefits that our new MMA technology brings to all stakeholders.”

 

Once fully operational, the Röhm Bay City plant will produce 250,000 metric tons of MMA per year. Based on the raw materials ethylene, natural gas and methanol, the new technology offers higher product yields, lower energy consumption, and less water and waste impact compared to conventional production routes.

 

"Our investment in Röhm reflects Advent's commitment to helping develop and grow innovative, world-class businesses and solutions," said Ron Ayles, Managing Partner of Advent International. "The Bay City facility, with its new LiMA technology, brings a sustainable, high-quality product to the growing U.S. MMA market, which is currently undersupplied. We made the investment at the right time and place, and we are now the only C2 producer in the U.S. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Röhm to further develop Röhm's position as the inventor and technology leader of global methacrylates."

 

Röhm's customers have already shown strong interest in its MMA produced via its proprietary C2 process. The Bay City facility is ideally located to serve both the U.S. and global markets. "Demand has exceeded our initial expectations. In the coming weeks, we will be working to increase production rates, and we are already evaluating further growth opportunities for the business.


source:Röhm /echemi.com

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