A new train

"Basic engineering work for the second polycarbonate train is already completed, paving the way for us to initiate the construction process," said Mark Remmert, LG-DOW President and one of two representative directors for the JV. If all construction milestones are met, the train could be fully operational in less than two years.

LG-DOW's second polycarbonate train has a planned capacity of 65,000 metric tons (143 million pounds), which is designated to supply Korea and other markets in Asia Pacific.

Polycarbonate resins are high-performance materials offering a combination of clarity together with heat and impact resistance. Precise control of molecular architecture, a result of Dow's proprietary production process, gives the polycarbonate resins very high ductility and toughness over a wide temperature range. Polycarbonate resins are used in the manufacture of a variety of products, including bottles, compact discs, mobile phones and vehicle headlamps.