Clariant announces the grand opening of its new CATOFIN® catalyst production site in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China. Investing in innovations such as CATOFIN® is a core element of Clariant’s new purpose-led strategy, as expressed in the statement ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet.’
Beyond that, the site serves to increase the already expanding footprint in China, adding to the existing nearby catalyst plants in Jinshan and the catalyst R&D center within the One Clariant Campus in Shanghai.
A Catalyst for Olefins
CATOFIN® is a catalyst for propane dehydrogenation (PDH), which is used in the production of olefins such as propylene. Thanks to its excellent reliability and productivity, CATOFIN® delivers superior annual production output, resulting in increased overall profitability for propylene producers.
Additionally, Clariant developed a specialty material called Heat Generating Material (HGM), which reduces the energy consumption of the CATOFIN® technology by up to one-third, further highlighting the advantages of this exceptionally reliable, high-yield catalyst solution.
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The successful completion of the CATOFIN® plant pushes us forward on our growth trajectory. It offers significantly more production capacity for the popular, high-value catalyst in a market that is seeing rapidly increasing demand. The increased production capabilities of the plant ideally position us to meet the demands of the region while simultaneously ensuring more proximity to a strategically important customer base,” said Jace Wang, head of Propylene at Clariant Catalysts.
Digitalized Operations for Better Productivity Rates
It is a state-of-the-art plant with digitalized operations which are essential to be able to continue making high-quality catalysts while boosting productivity rates.
Representing an investment of CHF 80 million, the site was completed within only 18 months from ground-breaking in September 2020, becoming fully operational last year.
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This investment is part of our strategy to strengthen our regional footprint and increase the share of local production in China with leading catalysts technology in a strongly growing segment,” said Jens Cuntze, president of Clariant Catalysts & Asia Pacific.
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Source: Clariant