Albemarle Corporation acquires controlling stake in antioxidant JV in China
03 Aug 2007
The "Jinhai Albemarle" joint ventures specialize in the manufacture and marketing of polymer antioxidants and associated intermediates, and currently supply antioxidants to many Chinese petrochemical companies. Albemarle also will use its global presence to increase exports from both joint venture plants to the growing regional and global plastics marketplace.
"This strategic acquisition provides Albemarle deeper vertical integration in polymer antioxidants and intermediates, and serves as a launching pad for continued growth both inside and outside of China," said Scott Sutton, Albemarle Division Vice President of Stabilizers and Curatives.
Plastics processors worldwide use Albemarle''s Ethanox and Ethaphos polymer antioxidants to help maintain the performance integrity and processing stability of polyolefin plastics, elastomers, adhesives and other materials. With a goal of being the "One source for all your antioxidant needs,"(TM) Albemarle has built a reputation for product quality, reliability and solid customer technical service.
Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty chemicals for petroleum and petrochemical processing; transportation and industrial products; consumer electronics; pharmaceuticals; agricultural products; and construction and packaging materials.
The
company operates in three business segments, polymer additives, catalysts and
fine chemicals, and serves customers in approximately 100 countries.
