DUNA-USA (Baytown, TX) has completed a multi-year, multi-million dollar expansion of its Baytown, TX US headquarters and manufacturing facility. The expansion, which began in fall 2016, included the addition of a new manufacturing building, new office building, state-of-the-art automated fabrication department and an additional “continuous” CORAFOAM® production line.

“Our continuous commitment to invest in state-of-the-art technologies defines and strategically places DUNA to anticipate and meet market growth”, says Marta Brozzi, President of the DUNA Group, “We’ve significantly increased production and fabrication capabilities, enhanced quality and expect to reduce lead times while increasing production efficiency at the same time.”

As part of the expansion, DUNA-USA implemented a proprietary automated fabrication department, including 5-axis CNC machinery and robotic warehouse. “We are excited to utilize the latest technology to provide the highest quality products and service to our customers” says Andrea Benedetti, CEO of DUNA-USA.

DUNA-USA manufactures polyurethane and polyisocyanurate FOAMS, as well as CHEMICALS (custom systems) for the aerospace, automotive, insulation, marine, and construction industries. Standard applications for rigid materials include cold chain, LNG insulation, composite layup tooling, thermoforming, signmaking, and CAD verification tooling. Pourable applications include pipe supports, core materials, and design elements for theming and scenic applications.

“With the primary expansion goals complete, we are now focusing on expanding the low-density CORAFOAM® production line of our Baytown facility”, explains Benedetti, “We have already started to work on this next phase of internal growth”. DUNA-USA’s polyisocyanurate business is primarily targeted towards oil and gas, cryogenic, and LNG insulation applications and is the core business of the DUNA Group.

The DUNA Group, comprised of DUNA-CORRADINI, DUNA-USA, and DUNA-EMIRATES, has been manufacturing foams, chemicals and adhesives since 1957, and specializes in the research and development of highly customized, high quality polyurethane and epoxy systems. Manufacturing locations in the USA, Europe, and United Arab Emirates. Please visit http://www.dunagroup.com/usa for additional information.

https://www.dunagroup.com/usa/news/duna-usa-completes-multi-year-expansion

DUNA-USA (Baytown, TX) has completed a multi-year, multi-million dollar expansion of its Baytown, TX US headquarters and manufacturing facility. The expansion, which began in fall 2016, included the addition of a new manufacturing building, new office building, state-of-the-art automated fabrication department and an additional “continuous” CORAFOAM® production line.

“Our continuous commitment to invest in state-of-the-art technologies defines and strategically places DUNA to anticipate and meet market growth”, says Marta Brozzi, President of the DUNA Group, “We’ve significantly increased production and fabrication capabilities, enhanced quality and expect to reduce lead times while increasing production efficiency at the same time.”

As part of the expansion, DUNA-USA implemented a proprietary automated fabrication department, including 5-axis CNC machinery and robotic warehouse. “We are excited to utilize the latest technology to provide the highest quality products and service to our customers” says Andrea Benedetti, CEO of DUNA-USA.

DUNA-USA manufactures polyurethane and polyisocyanurate FOAMS, as well as CHEMICALS (custom systems) for the aerospace, automotive, insulation, marine, and construction industries. Standard applications for rigid materials include cold chain, LNG insulation, composite layup tooling, thermoforming, signmaking, and CAD verification tooling. Pourable applications include pipe supports, core materials, and design elements for theming and scenic applications.

“With the primary expansion goals complete, we are now focusing on expanding the low-density CORAFOAM® production line of our Baytown facility”, explains Benedetti, “We have already started to work on this next phase of internal growth”. DUNA-USA’s polyisocyanurate business is primarily targeted towards oil and gas, cryogenic, and LNG insulation applications and is the core business of the DUNA Group.

The DUNA Group, comprised of DUNA-CORRADINI, DUNA-USA, and DUNA-EMIRATES, has been manufacturing foams, chemicals and adhesives since 1957, and specializes in the research and development of highly customized, high quality polyurethane and epoxy systems. Manufacturing locations in the USA, Europe, and United Arab Emirates. Please visit http://www.dunagroup.com/usa for additional information.

https://www.dunagroup.com/usa/news/duna-usa-completes-multi-year-expansion

PUdaily, Shanghai– 1. China’s TDI imports and exports in 2018

According to China Customs, China’s TDI imports totalled 52,457 tons for the January-October period. The volume of TDI imports for the full year is estimated to reach 62,949 tons, increasing by 20,122 tons from last year, or 47%. South Korea and Saudi Arabia make the biggest contribution to the growth. For the January-October period, China’s TDI exports amounted to 73,391 tons. The volume of TDI exports for the full year is estimated to reach 88,068 tons, decreasing by 36,097 tons from prior year, or 29%. The decrease is mainly due to the manufacturers’ limited willingness to export their products thanks to the high domestic prices.

2. Imports from main import sources in 2017 and 2018

South Korea remained the biggest source for China’s TDI imports, accounting for around 58% of its total TDI imports. With the start-up of Sadara’s facilities, China’s imports from Saudi Arabia rose to 14,000 tons. The figure is likely to continue rising in 2019. In 2018, Saudi Arabia accounted for about 23% of China’s TDI total imports.

3. Exports from China’s TDI exporters in 2017 and 2018

Covestro remained China’s biggest TDI exporter. Its export volume for 2018 is estimated to reach around 62,000 tons, down by 37.7% and accounting for about 70% of China’s total TDI exports. At the same time, thanks to the high domestic prices, other manufacturers also saw moderate volume of exports. They exported a total of 261.7 million tons in 2018, up by 1,463 tons, or 6%.

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PUdaily, Shanghai– 1. China’s TDI imports and exports in 2018

According to China Customs, China’s TDI imports totalled 52,457 tons for the January-October period. The volume of TDI imports for the full year is estimated to reach 62,949 tons, increasing by 20,122 tons from last year, or 47%. South Korea and Saudi Arabia make the biggest contribution to the growth. For the January-October period, China’s TDI exports amounted to 73,391 tons. The volume of TDI exports for the full year is estimated to reach 88,068 tons, decreasing by 36,097 tons from prior year, or 29%. The decrease is mainly due to the manufacturers’ limited willingness to export their products thanks to the high domestic prices.

2. Imports from main import sources in 2017 and 2018

South Korea remained the biggest source for China’s TDI imports, accounting for around 58% of its total TDI imports. With the start-up of Sadara’s facilities, China’s imports from Saudi Arabia rose to 14,000 tons. The figure is likely to continue rising in 2019. In 2018, Saudi Arabia accounted for about 23% of China’s TDI total imports.

3. Exports from China’s TDI exporters in 2017 and 2018

Covestro remained China’s biggest TDI exporter. Its export volume for 2018 is estimated to reach around 62,000 tons, down by 37.7% and accounting for about 70% of China’s total TDI exports. At the same time, thanks to the high domestic prices, other manufacturers also saw moderate volume of exports. They exported a total of 261.7 million tons in 2018, up by 1,463 tons, or 6%.

http://www.pudaily.com/News/NewsView.aspx?nid=75613