Flexsys plan to expand capacity of Crystex in Asia-Pacific

ERJ staff report (DS)

St Louis, Missouri - Flexsys has said it wants to expand its Crystex

insoluble sulphur manufacturing capacity in the Asia-Pacific region and

is currently evaluating sites to determine the most suitable location.

Flexsys presently has seven plants worldwide that produce insoluble

sulphur, including facilities in Kuantan, Malaysia, and Kashima, Japan.

Insoluble sulphur is the vulcanising agent of choice for critical

applications in the tyre industry. Flexsys said its Crystex HD products

offers tyre manufacturers improved productivity and safety in their

manufacturing processes.

Global demand for tyres continues to rise around the world. It is

estimated that by 2010, global annual tyre production will reach 1.7

billion, up from 1.4 billion in 2005. Asia has become an increasingly

important center for tyre production based on strong local demand and

as an exporter to other world areas. Most of that growth in Asia comes

from China and India.

"Flexsys is strengthening its commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.

The Asian market, specifically China and India, continues to be an

important and rapidly growing market for Flexsys," said Jim Voss,

president of Flexsys and senior vice president of Solutia Inc.

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Press release from Flexsys' parent, Solutia, Inc.