Syensqo: New compounding line in India doubles capacite? t f?r high-performance aromatic polymers

The line forms the first building block of a modularly designed compounding center. It should be able to process different materials from the company's portfolio. These include "Ryton" brand polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), "KetaSpire" brand polyether ether ketone (PEEK), "Amodel" brand polyphthalamide (PPA) and "Ixef" brand polyarylamide (PARA). With the flexible design, Syensqo wants to adapt production to changes in demand and different customer standards.

With the expansion, the specialty chemicals group is expanding its regional supply capacity to Indian and international automobile manufacturers and suppliers. The high-performance polymers are applied, among other things, in vehicle components that require high temperature and chemical resistance, mechanical resilience and low weight. In addition, the plant is intended to supply other industries as well.

The investment follows the rising localization of production and supply chains in India and is related to the state initiative "Make in India". Syensqo already has production and research and research activities in the country.