The Urethane Blog
September 18, 2019
Fire at Huntsman Polyurethanes Systems House in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — This morning at approximately 11.14 a.m. local time, a fire started in a non-manufacturing area at the Huntsman EMA systems house in the Leather Organized Industrial Zone, Istanbul, Turkey. All employees and contractors are safe and accounted for and monitoring for any offsite environmental impacts is underway.
The fire began in an outside area and spread to the main factory and an adjacent commercial property. Both sites have been evacuated and the local fire service is currently working to control the blaze. Local media has reported that two firefighters were injured responding to the fire.
“Our first priority is the wellbeing of the fire crews, and of our neighbors and employees, who have been sent home for their safety,” said Steen Weien Hansen, Vice President Europe, Africa, India and Middle East.
The systems house produces polyols and blends polyols that are used in the manufacture of polyurethanes products. Customers will be supplied from other Huntsman facilities, as required. Huntsman carries adequate insurance coverage and does not expect the financial impact of the fire to be material.
https://ir.huntsman.com/news-releases/detail/418/fire-at-huntsman-polyurethanes-systems-house-in-turkey
September 17, 2019
DEMILEC® Launches Spray Foam Insulation Products and Technical Application and Training Center for Middle East Market
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – (September 13, 2019) Demilec, Inc., a subsidiary of Huntsman Corporation and one of North America’s leading manufacturers of open- and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation and coatings, today announced the launch of several spray foam insulation products for the Middle East market and the opening of its Spray Foam Technical Application and Training Center in Dubai.
The Demilec technical application and training center is located on the site of Huntsman’s polyurethanes systems house in Dubai, which will serve as the regional base for the Demilec business. The Huntsman systems house was opened earlier this week in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone.
During the center’s opening, Demilec introduced several spray foam insulation products to the market, including Heatlok® HFO Pro®, Heatlok® XT, Sealection® 500 and Agribalance®. The technical and training center not only features state-of-the-art equipment, including the Graco reactor system, but also provides instruction in product capabilities and spray foam application techniques.
“Having launched in Europe earlier this year, we are excited to take this next step in expanding our global footprint to better serve customers in the Middle East,” said Demilec President Simon Baker. “The combination of Huntsman’s new systems house with Demilec’s new technology and training center will enable Demilec to bring the same premium support and service we offer in North America to our customers in the Middle East.”
Demilec has been in the insulation industry for more than 30 years and has been at the forefront of developing an innovative and energy-efficient line of open- and closed-cell spray foam insulation and coating products. Recognized for unsurpassed quality and product performance supported by premium service, Demilec serves customers in residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural construction.
Building industry professionals and business owners can learn more about the benefits of Demilec products and services by visiting www.demilec.com
September 17, 2019
DEMILEC® Launches Spray Foam Insulation Products and Technical Application and Training Center for Middle East Market
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – (September 13, 2019) Demilec, Inc., a subsidiary of Huntsman Corporation and one of North America’s leading manufacturers of open- and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation and coatings, today announced the launch of several spray foam insulation products for the Middle East market and the opening of its Spray Foam Technical Application and Training Center in Dubai.
The Demilec technical application and training center is located on the site of Huntsman’s polyurethanes systems house in Dubai, which will serve as the regional base for the Demilec business. The Huntsman systems house was opened earlier this week in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone.
During the center’s opening, Demilec introduced several spray foam insulation products to the market, including Heatlok® HFO Pro®, Heatlok® XT, Sealection® 500 and Agribalance®. The technical and training center not only features state-of-the-art equipment, including the Graco reactor system, but also provides instruction in product capabilities and spray foam application techniques.
“Having launched in Europe earlier this year, we are excited to take this next step in expanding our global footprint to better serve customers in the Middle East,” said Demilec President Simon Baker. “The combination of Huntsman’s new systems house with Demilec’s new technology and training center will enable Demilec to bring the same premium support and service we offer in North America to our customers in the Middle East.”
Demilec has been in the insulation industry for more than 30 years and has been at the forefront of developing an innovative and energy-efficient line of open- and closed-cell spray foam insulation and coating products. Recognized for unsurpassed quality and product performance supported by premium service, Demilec serves customers in residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural construction.
Building industry professionals and business owners can learn more about the benefits of Demilec products and services by visiting www.demilec.com
September 11, 2019
HUNTSMAN OPENS NEW POLYURETHANES SYSTEMS HOUSE IN DUBAI
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced the opening of its new polyurethanes systems house in Dubai. Situated within the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone (JAFZA), the purpose-built facility strengthens Huntsman’s downstream capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa – increasing its capacity to produce polyurethane systems and polyester polyols for customers across the region.
The new systems house comprises a production area equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment plus blenders, reactors, filling stations, control room, offices and quality control laboratories. The facility will manufacture polyurethane foams for construction, insulation, appliances, bedding and furniture applications. It will also produce systems for the footwear industry; and prepolymers for coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers applications.
The site will also serve as the regional base for Huntsman’s Demilec spray polyurethane foam (SPF) business. Demilec is a leading global manufacturer of SPF insulation used in commercial and residential properties to improve energy efficiency. The new systems house is equipped with a dedicated spray foam application and training center and will provide customers in the region with local technical and training assistance, fully supported by the global Demilec organization.
Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman’s Polyurethanes division said: “This investment is the latest step in the expansion of our worldwide systems house capabilities, which underpin our downstream growth strategy. Constructing the new systems house at JAFZA brings us closer to our customers and gives us everything we need to expand our business in the Middle East and North Africa, including manufacturing competitiveness, infrastructure links and speed of response.”
Steen Weien Hansen, Vice President for Europe, Africa, Middle East and India, further commented: “With a fast-growing population that is 90% urbanized, the UAE is a big importer of polyurethane for use in construction and building projects and the production of consumer goods. With the much-awaited EXPO 2020 Dubai just a year away, the booming construction sector will increase the import of polyurethane in the market directly contributing to the growth of Huntsman’s business in the UAE.”
Huntsman’s other downstream businesses in the Middle East include Huntsman EMA – a systems house in Turkey; and Huntsman Arab Polyols Company, in Saudi Arabia – a joint venture with the BCI Group of Companies, in which Huntsman is the majority shareholder.
September 11, 2019
HUNTSMAN OPENS NEW POLYURETHANES SYSTEMS HOUSE IN DUBAI
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced the opening of its new polyurethanes systems house in Dubai. Situated within the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone (JAFZA), the purpose-built facility strengthens Huntsman’s downstream capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa – increasing its capacity to produce polyurethane systems and polyester polyols for customers across the region.
The new systems house comprises a production area equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment plus blenders, reactors, filling stations, control room, offices and quality control laboratories. The facility will manufacture polyurethane foams for construction, insulation, appliances, bedding and furniture applications. It will also produce systems for the footwear industry; and prepolymers for coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers applications.
The site will also serve as the regional base for Huntsman’s Demilec spray polyurethane foam (SPF) business. Demilec is a leading global manufacturer of SPF insulation used in commercial and residential properties to improve energy efficiency. The new systems house is equipped with a dedicated spray foam application and training center and will provide customers in the region with local technical and training assistance, fully supported by the global Demilec organization.
Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman’s Polyurethanes division said: “This investment is the latest step in the expansion of our worldwide systems house capabilities, which underpin our downstream growth strategy. Constructing the new systems house at JAFZA brings us closer to our customers and gives us everything we need to expand our business in the Middle East and North Africa, including manufacturing competitiveness, infrastructure links and speed of response.”
Steen Weien Hansen, Vice President for Europe, Africa, Middle East and India, further commented: “With a fast-growing population that is 90% urbanized, the UAE is a big importer of polyurethane for use in construction and building projects and the production of consumer goods. With the much-awaited EXPO 2020 Dubai just a year away, the booming construction sector will increase the import of polyurethane in the market directly contributing to the growth of Huntsman’s business in the UAE.”
Huntsman’s other downstream businesses in the Middle East include Huntsman EMA – a systems house in Turkey; and Huntsman Arab Polyols Company, in Saudi Arabia – a joint venture with the BCI Group of Companies, in which Huntsman is the majority shareholder.
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