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Celanese Opens Largest POM Plant in Frankfurt

At a glance
  • The new POM plant has a nameplate capacity of 140,000 tons per year.
  • Located in Frankfurt Hoechst Industrial Park, Germany.
  • The facility aims to meet increased global demand for polymer-based products.
  • Inauguration attended by Prime Minister of Hesse and Celanese executives.

Introduction

Celanese Corporation has inaugurated its new polyoxymethylene (POM) production facility in Frankfurt Hoechst Industrial Park, Germany. This state-of-the-art plant is now the world's largest POM manufacturing facility.

Capacity and Capabilities

The new plant boasts a nameplate capacity of 140,000 tons per year. This significant addition strengthens Celanese’s Ticona engineering polymers business, enhancing its global operations and advanced technical capabilities.

Meeting Global Demand

The facility is designed to meet the increasing global demand for innovative specialty solutions in polymer-based products. It aims to support the development of new and advanced solutions for customers worldwide.

Inauguration Event

The inauguration event was attended by notable figures including the Prime Minister of Hesse, Mr. Volker Bouffier, Celanese Chairman and CEO Dave Weidman, and other district and regional dignitaries.