5 Oct 2011
New York -- Dow Elastomers is studying the feasibility of building a new world-scale plant to make its metallocene EPDM sold under the name Nordel IP. The company is also seeking partners to work with on the plant. In a 4 October news release, Dow said, "The intent of the feasibility study is to identify potential partners and locations for this new EPDM production facility."
"Nordel IP will continue to be a strategic part of the Dow Elastomers portfolio both now and into the future,†said Kim Ann Mink, general manager, Dow Elastomers.
The new facility is expected to set the standard in cost and efficiencies by incorporating the use of Dow's newest proprietary catalyst technology and production via Dow's solution process. The intent of the feasibility study is to identify potential partners and locations for this new EPDM production facility.
Press release from Dow Elastomers
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