Ineos Styrolution breaks ground for ASA plant in Texas
Ineos Styrolution announces that the company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 100tk ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) plant in Bayport, Texas.
The development of the new site is part of a bigger expansion plan for the Americas, which includes increased ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) capacity at the Altamira site in Mexico, while transition the ASA production to the new site in Bayport. The location of the new site was selected based upon its easy access to raw materials, being adjacent to the Ineos Styrolution’s styrene monomer plant, low cost utilities and proximity to major customer markets. The new site is expected to be operational by 2021.
Additional resources for the Americas market
The groundbreaking ceremony was hosted by Greg Musler, Ineos Styrolution Project Director. Attendees included local government and business leaders, engineering and construction representatives, and several project vendors. Speakers at the event included Kevin McQuade, CEO Ineos Styrolution. He emphasized the company’s ambitious plans for growth and Ineos Styrolution’s projects aiming at a circular economy for styrenics.
