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Fortron built the world's largest polyphenylene sulfide plant
Celanese Corporation, a leading global chemical company based in the United States, recently announced that Fortron Industrial Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Ticona Engineering Plastics and Wuhan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., will be headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. The expansion of Fortron’s linear polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) production capacity has reached 15,000 tons per year, making it the largest PPS manufacturing facility in the world. This significant growth highlights the company's commitment to meeting rising global demand for high-performance materials.
Fred Daniel, president of Fortron Industries, noted that the company celebrated its 20th anniversary by not only expanding its production capabilities but also launching several new PPS products. This expansion is aimed at reinforcing Fortron’s leadership in the industry and supporting the increasing need for PPS across various sectors, including power, electronics, automotive, aerospace, textiles, and filtration.
The newly expanded facility utilizes an advanced, environmentally friendly "integration" process developed by Wu Yu, further emphasizing the company’s focus on sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices.
PPS, or polyphenylene sulfide, is a high-performance polymer known for its exceptional resistance to chemicals, heat, and moisture, as well as its rigidity, dimensional stability, and low creep. It is widely used as a replacement for metals and thermosetting plastics in applications such as automotive components, electrical connectors, circuit boards, aircraft parts, industrial filters, and more.
Wu Yu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., a major player in the chemical sector, operates facilities in Japan, China, the Netherlands, and the U.S., with Fortron being one of its key industrial joint ventures. In 2006, the company reported sales of 146 billion yen.
Ticona, a subsidiary of Celanese, specializes in engineering plastics and serves a wide range of industries. With 2006 sales of $915 million, Ticona has production, compounding, and research facilities in the U.S., Germany, and Brazil.
Celanese Corporation, based in Dallas, Texas, reported total sales of $6.7 billion in 2006, with approximately 60% of its revenue coming from North America. The company employs around 8,900 people globally, reflecting its strong presence and ongoing growth in the global chemical industry.