As a key ingredient in tire production, Solutia, Inc. is
expanding its current Crystex insoluble sulfur operations in
Kuantan, Malaysia.
“Tire manufacturing has seen a tremendous migration into Asia as
our strategic partners and customers continue to add resources
and capacity in this growing world region,” says Greta Senn,
president and general manager of Solutia’s Technical Specialties
division.
“As the long-term global leader in insoluble sulfur innovation
and technology, we remain committed to providing products with
demonstrable performance advantage and serving our customers
worldwide,” she says.
The pending expansion will double capacity, making Solutia’s
Kuantan plant the largest insoluble sulfur manufacturing
facility in the world. “The site was selected following a
rigorous selection process, which recognized the site's
efficient operations, high-quality workforce and ability to
serve the rapidly growing markets of both China and India,” says
Senn.
Solutia produces Crystex insoluble sulfur at seven locations,
including operations in Kashima, Japan along with the Kuantan
location. “This expansion will allow us to build on the proven
success of the Kuantan facility and further strengthen Solutia’s
reliability of supply in the broader Asia-Pacific region,” she
adds.
Insoluble sulfur is a vulcanizing agent for critical
applications in the tire industry. “In addition, Crystex HD
(High Dispersion) insoluble sulfur offers tire manufacturers
improved productivity and safety in their manufacturing
processes.”
For more information, visit www.solutia.com.
