BASF expands capacity of polymer dispersion plant in Indonesia
30 Sep 2002
BASF is to increase the capacity of its polymer dispersion plant located in Cengkareng, Indonesia, from the current annual 50,000 metric tons to 95,000 metric tons.
Design and engineering work is already said to have commenced and completion is slated for early 2004. The total investment cost is estimated at about $10 million.
BASF Indonesia currently produces both acrylic and carboxylated styrene butadiene dispersions in Cengkareng and the new capacity will allow for increased production of both polymer types.
Polymer dispersions are the largest locally produced product line for BASF Indonesia and are widely used in the paper, paint, textile, adhesives and construction industries.
Expanding the polymer dispersion plant at Cengkareng is meant to maintain BASF's presence in Indonesia.
The investment is also part of BASF's strategic plan to steadily consolidate and strengthen the foundation of its Asian operations, which accounted for 16% of the division's sales in 2001.
