DuPont to Expand Compounding Capacity in Shenzhen   

On July 9th, DuPont Engineering Polymers announced an expansion of compounding capacity for its range of nylon 6 and 66 resins and high performance polyamide (PPA) resins at the manufacturing site of DuPont in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, southern China. The expansion will add 30 000 tons new capacity per year for nylon resins and 10 000 tons for high performance polyamide resins. Startup of the production is planned for 2nd quarter, 2009.
   Nylon resins provide high strength, stiffness and high temperature resistance. They are used in many applications in the electronics & electrical equipment and automotive parts like air intake manifolds, cylinder head covers etc. PPA offer a balance of chemical, moisture and temperature resistance, with an excellent surface and easy processing. They meet needs in automotive under-the-hood applications as well as electrical and electronic components.
   "The investment in Shenzhen site is part of our overall business strategy for long term growth in the engineering polymers market. The expansion in Shenzhen together with the investment in the compounding capacity of nylon resins in Ulsan, South Korea we announced earlier will result in additional 65 000 tons of capacity of high performance materials to our facilities. We are pleased to put these investments in place to accelerate growth", Philippe Hanck, Sales Director, Asia Pacific, DuPont Engineering Polymers said.
   In addition to manufacturing capability, DuPont Engineering Polymers also made investment in providing innovative technical solutions to customers. DuPont R & D Center in Shanghai is equipped with the full spectrum of CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) capabilities. The enhanced molding and testing capabilities at the center will support customers on development work within a shorter time period. The mission of DuPont Automotive Center in Nagoya is to collaborate with customers to provide new solutions for auto system and applications.