Evonik Opens New Manufacturing Plant In China

Evonik Industries said that the catalysts are used by the pharmaceuticals, fine-chemicals, and industrial-chemicals sectors to manufacture products such as vitamins, pharmaceutical agents, and intermediate products for polyurethane used, among other things, in car-seat foams and refrigerator insulation.

Evonik has maximised its China services, which include sampling to technical service, catalyst production, and precious metal management.

Evonik’s recycling service, which the company provides in close cooperation with Heraeus in Shanghai, entails recovering precious metal from within China and thereby establishing a closed domestic cycle for precious metals.

Wilfried Eul, head of catalysts business line at Evonik, said: “The new facility now allows us to supply the Chinese market straight from a local source.

“The Shanghai site is ideal, given its proximity to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. This enables us to participate in the Chinese pharmaceuticals and fine-chemicals markets and to augment our market position”

Tim Busse, director of Asian catalysts business line of Evonik, said: “The market has appreciated Evonik’s catalysts and their uses.

“This attitude was reflected by the many participants who attended the recently held seminars for customers from the regional pharmaceuticals, colorants, and vitamins industries and the fine-chemicals and agrochemicals sectors.”