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Huntsman expands to service PU demand

07/10/2014

Huntsman Corporation is expanding production of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) by investment in a new plant at its Geismar, Louisiana site, expected to be on stream by 2018.

MDI-based polyurethanes are used in many markets, including footwear, and demand is growing at 8% annually.

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