- Celanese added a solid-state polymerization unit at the Donegani facility in September 2018.
- Another polymerization line will be completed in the next 15 to 18 months.
- The expansion supports growth in thermoplastic co-polyesters.
- Celanese offers various thermoplastic elastomers including TPV, TPO, TPS, and TPU.
Expansion of Production Capacity
Celanese Corporation has announced the expansion of its Pibiflex® and Riteflex® TPC (thermoplastic co-polyester) production unit at the Donegani facility in Ferrara, Italy. This expansion aims to support the continued growth of its global engineered materials business.
New Polymerization Units
In September 2018, Celanese successfully started up a new solid-state polymerization unit at the Donegani facility. The company plans to further expand the production capacity by adding another polymerization line, expected to be completed within the next 15 to 18 months.
Thermoplastic Co-Polyesters
Thermoplastic co-polyesters (TPCs) are block co-polymers that combine the favorable characteristics of vulcanized rubber with the easy processability of thermoplastics. They offer toughness, tear, and flex fatigue resistance over a wide temperature range.
Additional Thermoplastic Elastomers
Besides thermoplastic co-polyesters, Celanese offers a broad range of other thermoplastic elastomers. These include thermoplastic vulcanizate (Forprene® TPV), thermoplastic olefins (Forflex® TPO), thermoplastic elastomers based on SBC (Laprene® and Sofprene® TPS), and specialized solutions for markets like artificial turf infill and footwear.
