PolyOne sets up new plant in the Chinese market

PolyOne has opened up a new plant in Shenzhen, southern China, to manufacture a range of products at a single location.

Described by PolyOne chief executive Thomas Waltermire as one of the company’s largest plants in the world, the Shenzhen facility will allow for new businesses to be launched in the Chinese market. Production at the new plant started at the end of May.

The facility has a capacity of 10,000tpa; products will include colour and additives, engineered materials and polymer coatings. At a later stage, PVC compounds may be added.

In addition, a new advanced technical centre for Asia will be located at Shenzhen, specialising in the development of new products to meet specific local demands.