Celanese to expand PPS compounding capabilities in Nanjing, China

DALLAS, US/FRANKFURT, GERMANY/SHANGHAI, CHINA: Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, will expand its compounding capabilities at its Nanjing, China, integrated chemical complex to include Fortron polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). The PPS compounding expansion is expected to be operational by year-end 2014.

“The Fortron PPS compounding expansion is part of the Celanese growth strategy to directly serve our customers in China and the broader Asia region, which are both experiencing impressive growth. Leveraging our resources at the Nanjing facility – and our network of technical and sales support in China – accelerates our ability to deliver innovative solutions and grades, including the recently launched CES50, ICE, FLEX and our existing proven materials, which deliver value for our customers in Asia,” said Phil McDivitt, Vice President and General Manager, Engineered Materials Business, Celanese.

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