- In September 2024, Covestro announced the construction of a new Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) Application Development Center in Guangzhou, South China. Building on the prior year’s TPU plant launch in Zhuhai, the center is designed to accelerate collaboration with customers and deliver innovative solutions for applications in footwear, specialty cables, films, and consumer electronics, enhancing responsiveness and technical support in the market
- In May 2024, Dow launched an 80,000-ton capacity expansion at its propylene glycol (PG) manufacturing facility in Map Ta Phut, Thailand, bringing its total capacity to 250,000 tons annually. This expansion boosts Dow’s reach in high-value sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, and personal care while incorporating bio-circular feedstocks and ISCC PLUS certification to advance sustainable chemical manufacturing
