Press Room
December 4, 2006
German Version
Cognis’ Process Chemicals business unit expands Jinshan production site
Global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis opened its expanded and modernized production site at Jinshan near Shanghai (China). The 4.9 million dollar investment has not only increased the capacity of the plant, but will also expand the range of products that the company’s Process Chemicals strategic business unit is able to offer leather and textile manufacturers. The construction work took 21 months, and saw the layout and equipment of the existing facility adapted to new requirements.
By expanding its production capacity for textile and leather intermediates and final blends, Cognis has further enhanced its ability to meet the particular requirements of its customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The Jinshan site now can produce larger volumes and a greater variety of products – including a wider range of textile auxiliaries, degreasing agents, and fatliquors for leather.
Comments Dr. Xiaolan Wang, Head of Textile Technology Greater China: “By building new production facilities and modernizing our process technologies, we have now further improved our ability to serve our customers, both in China and throughout Asia, keeping pace with the continued economic growth in the region.”
One of the products manufactured at the Jinshan plant are scouring agents, that offer better whitening and absorbency effects and are more easy to be dyed, as well as softeners, which are supplied in pills form rather than the more conventional flakes. Degreasing agents are cleaning chemicals that remove grease from raw hides and prepare them for further treatment. Fatliquors, derived from animal and vegetable oils, help modify various properties of the leather, making it softer, fuller or smoother to the touch, depending on what the customer wants.
About Cognis
Cognis is a worldwide supplier of innovative specialty chemicals and nutritional ingredients, with a particular focus on the areas of wellness and sustainability. The company employs about 8,000 people, and it operates production sites and service centers in 30 countries. Cognis has dedicated its activities to a high level of sustainability and delivers natural source raw materials and ingredients for food, nutrition and healthcare markets, and the cosmetics, detergents and cleaners industries. Another main focus is on products for a number of other industries, such as coatings and inks, lubricants, textiles, as well as agriculture and mining. The company holds a 50-percent stake in the joint venture Cognis Oleochemicals, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of oleochemicals.
Cognis is owned by private equity funds advised by Permira, GS Capital Partners, and SV Life Sciences. In 2005, Cognis recorded sales of 3.18 billion euros and an Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and exceptional items) of 356 million euros.
Contact
Raquel Ark, Corporate Communications Manager
Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Phone: +49-2173-4995-464
E-mail: raquel.ark@cognis.com
Internet: www.cognis.com