- The project costs PLN 568M (€135M), with PLN 147M (€35M) co-financed by EU funds.
- The foundation stone was laid in June 2013.
- The production capacity will be 90,000 tons per annum.
- The SSBR rubber will be produced using technology licensed from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Project Overview
SYNTHOS S.A. has initiated the construction of a new production line for advanced SSBR rubber in Oświęcim, Poland. The project is valued at PLN 568 million (€135 million), with PLN 147 million (€35 million) co-financed by EU funds.
Timeline and Key Figures
The foundation stone for the SSBR production line was laid in June 2013. The new facility will have a production capacity of 90,000 tons per annum. The SSBR rubber will be produced using technology licensed from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Product and Market Impact
SSBR rubber is used in the manufacture of modern winter and summer performance tires. Compared to emulsion styrene butadiene rubber (E-SBR), SSBR offers improved adhesion to road surfaces, better fuel economy due to reduced rolling resistance, and enhanced driving safety and comfort. The market for such tires is expected to grow faster than that for conventional ones, driven by energy conservation policies and CO2 emission reduction legislation in developed countries, including EU Member States.
Economic and Employment Benefits
The project is significant for the economic development of Oświęcim and surrounding districts, creating at least 162 new jobs, including 11 in R&D. The initiative, supported by EU funds, will also strengthen the competitive advantage of the Synthos Capital Group in global markets by introducing innovative technology, thereby increasing the volume and value of exported goods.
