Chem-Trend announces new Chinese factory
Chem-Trend, a global manufacturer of release agents and other process chemical specialties for industries including rubber, polyurethane, thermoplastics and composites, has announced a new investment in China.
The company has launched a new factory in Qingpu, near Shanghai, for joint use with its sister company, Munich-based Klüber Lubrication (Klüber), for the production of release agents and specialty lubricants.
On announcing the developmnt, Chem-Trend's chief executive, Mike Quinn, said: “Our new manufacturing facility in China will allow us to better serve our customers with premium release agents in the rapidly expanding Chinese market. As part of our globalisation strategy, it is our desire to provide superior technology, high quality products and responsive technical support to help our customers maximise their processing cost-efficiency and productivity.”
Footwear is one of the Chinese industry sectors that Chem-Trend is most optimistic about.