The Urethane Blog

December 14, 2018

Dow Opens Polyol Plant in Thailand

Dow opens polyol plant in Thailand

Dow Chemical announced the opening of a new polyol plant for rigid polyurethane foam in Rayong, Thailand. According to the company, the facility increases its capacity to offer insulation materials and solutions with reliable, energy-efficient performance.

The polyol plant has a designed annual capacity of 79,000 t and is located at the Asia Industrial Estate (AIE) site in Rayong province. The AIE site covers 515 hectares and is home to six Dow manufacturing plants.

Approximately 150 guests from customers and partners joined Dow leaders to attend a dedication ceremony on 8 November 2018. The polyol plant strengthens Dow’s upstream plant integration in Thailand and further expands the company’s presence in Asia Pacific, following the recent opening of new polyurethane systems houses in Lote Parshuram, India and Zhangjiagang, China.

“This announcement demonstrates Dow’s commitment to our ongoing investment in Polyurethanes in order to bring to our customers a reliable supply of innovative solutions aligned to global trends such as population growth and energy efficiency,” said Jane Palmieri, business president, Dow Polyurethanes. “The Rayong facility is an important addition to Dow’s global polyurethanes manufacturing network, further enabling us to deliver industry-leading products that help customers minimise their environmental footprint, while creating lasting social, environmental and economic benefits throughout the entire product life cycle.”

“We are living in an era when innovative and effective solutions are needed to address imperative sustainability challenges, including energy consumption and climate change,” said Christina Yu, commercial director Asia Pacific, Dow Polyurethanes. “This is particularly important in Asia Pacific where significant population growth and increasing energy consumption is translating to higher demand for energy efficiency solutions, which Dow is best positioned to deliver as the world’s leading material science company.”

“This new plant further solidifies Dow’s key manufacturing base in Thailand and is an important milestone in our expansion in Asia Pacific, demonstrating our long-term commitment to the country and the region,” said Chatchai Luanpolcharoenchai, president of Dow Thailand. “With this boost in capacity and our advanced technologies, we are better positioned to meet increasingly sophisticated customer demands.”

www.dow.com

https://www.gupta-verlag.com/news/industry/22302/dow-opens-polyol-plant-in-thailand

December 14, 2018

Dow Opens Polyol Plant in Thailand

Dow opens polyol plant in Thailand

Dow Chemical announced the opening of a new polyol plant for rigid polyurethane foam in Rayong, Thailand. According to the company, the facility increases its capacity to offer insulation materials and solutions with reliable, energy-efficient performance.

The polyol plant has a designed annual capacity of 79,000 t and is located at the Asia Industrial Estate (AIE) site in Rayong province. The AIE site covers 515 hectares and is home to six Dow manufacturing plants.

Approximately 150 guests from customers and partners joined Dow leaders to attend a dedication ceremony on 8 November 2018. The polyol plant strengthens Dow’s upstream plant integration in Thailand and further expands the company’s presence in Asia Pacific, following the recent opening of new polyurethane systems houses in Lote Parshuram, India and Zhangjiagang, China.

“This announcement demonstrates Dow’s commitment to our ongoing investment in Polyurethanes in order to bring to our customers a reliable supply of innovative solutions aligned to global trends such as population growth and energy efficiency,” said Jane Palmieri, business president, Dow Polyurethanes. “The Rayong facility is an important addition to Dow’s global polyurethanes manufacturing network, further enabling us to deliver industry-leading products that help customers minimise their environmental footprint, while creating lasting social, environmental and economic benefits throughout the entire product life cycle.”

“We are living in an era when innovative and effective solutions are needed to address imperative sustainability challenges, including energy consumption and climate change,” said Christina Yu, commercial director Asia Pacific, Dow Polyurethanes. “This is particularly important in Asia Pacific where significant population growth and increasing energy consumption is translating to higher demand for energy efficiency solutions, which Dow is best positioned to deliver as the world’s leading material science company.”

“This new plant further solidifies Dow’s key manufacturing base in Thailand and is an important milestone in our expansion in Asia Pacific, demonstrating our long-term commitment to the country and the region,” said Chatchai Luanpolcharoenchai, president of Dow Thailand. “With this boost in capacity and our advanced technologies, we are better positioned to meet increasingly sophisticated customer demands.”

www.dow.com

https://www.gupta-verlag.com/news/industry/22302/dow-opens-polyol-plant-in-thailand

December 12, 2018

Bedding Outlook for 2019

2019 Bedding Outlook

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2019 colorful banner stock photo croppedMattress industry leaders discuss dynamic forces currently affecting sleep products makers, as well as their expectations and strategies for the coming year

What does the year ahead hold for the mattress industry? BedTimes talked to a range of industry leaders to get their take on the current state of the bedding business and U.S. economy, as well as their predictions for the trends that will influence their business decisions and shape the competitive landscape in 2019.

Overall, these manufacturers and suppliers agree that the industry is in a state of flux, as companies navigate shifting retail models and shopper expectations. Most are excited about the opportunities these changes present to the bedding business and look forward to meeting the needs of tomorrow’s consumers. It helps, they say, that the economy is strong, and, despite some headwinds, they expect the economy to remain robust into next year.

Read on for their assessments and forecasts, in their own words. (Some comments have been lightly edited for clarity and length.)

Read more here:  https://bedtimesmagazine.com/2018/12/2019-bedding-outlook/

December 12, 2018

Bedding Outlook for 2019

2019 Bedding Outlook

By on

2019 colorful banner stock photo croppedMattress industry leaders discuss dynamic forces currently affecting sleep products makers, as well as their expectations and strategies for the coming year

What does the year ahead hold for the mattress industry? BedTimes talked to a range of industry leaders to get their take on the current state of the bedding business and U.S. economy, as well as their predictions for the trends that will influence their business decisions and shape the competitive landscape in 2019.

Overall, these manufacturers and suppliers agree that the industry is in a state of flux, as companies navigate shifting retail models and shopper expectations. Most are excited about the opportunities these changes present to the bedding business and look forward to meeting the needs of tomorrow’s consumers. It helps, they say, that the economy is strong, and, despite some headwinds, they expect the economy to remain robust into next year.

Read on for their assessments and forecasts, in their own words. (Some comments have been lightly edited for clarity and length.)

Read more here:  https://bedtimesmagazine.com/2018/12/2019-bedding-outlook/

December 12, 2018

Chinese Mattress Company Expanding to SC

China-based memory foam mattress manufacturer coming to Fairfield Co., creating 250 new jobs

The company is expected to launch its new, 650,000-square-foot facility in the first quarter of 2019.

 

China-based memory foam mattress manufacturer coming to Fairfield Co., creating 250 new jobs
By Miranda Parnell | December 11, 2018 at 10:57 AM EST – Updated December 11 at 7:32 PM

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WIS) – A China-based business is bringing its manufacturing operations to Fairfield County.

Healthcare US Co., Ltd., a memory-foam mattress manufacturer, announced Tuesday that they will invest $45 million into the project and create 250 new jobs. The facility will be located at 1 Guardian Way in Winnsboro.

The company is expected to launch its new, 650,000-square-foot facility in the first quarter of 2019.

“We’re happy to be establishing this new facility in Fairfield County, and we are very appreciative of the ongoing support from both the local and state governments,” Healthcare Co., Ltd. President James Ni said. “This is a milestone for our company, and we are excited to support the community we will soon be calling home.”

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has awarded a $300,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Fairfield County to assist with the costs of building renovations.

“South Carolina has been attracting business from all over the world for years because we have worked hard to create a business-friendly climate and a workforce that is second to none,” Gov. Henry McMaster said. “We’re thrilled that Healthcare US Co., Ltd. has chosen to join the ranks of international companies that call our state home and look forward to many years of success.”

Founded in Jiangsu, China in 2003, Healthcare Co., Ltd. is the first publicly-traded, memory-foam mattress manufacturer in China and is now the largest such manufacturer in that country. Becoming a global industry leader, the company has established production operations in both Serbia and Spain, with approximately 3,600 workers worldwide.

Fairfield County Council Chairman Billy Smith says people in the area have been hit hard by the abandonment of the VC Summer expansion, and they’re ready to work.

“Some of those folks are still unemployed and they’re kind of struggling to get by,” Smith said. “So we hope that this will give them some hope.”

Healthcare US is already accepting applications, and they’ll need a variety of jobs to be filled as they go through the process of revamping the property.

“Initially, it’ll be construction,” Smith said. “They’ve got a very automated process, and because of that, the ramp up and getting all that infrastructure in place will take some time, so those will be the first things, and it’ll grow from there.”

The new facility will open on the property where the old Fairfield County Mack Truck plant was located.

Hiring is also slated to begin early next year, and interested applicants should contact healthcare.us@hkfoam.com for more information.

https://www.wistv.com/2018/12/11/china-based-memory-foam-mattress-manufacturer-coming-fairfield-co-creating-new-jobs/