● Additional resources for the dynamic Americas market
● Increased local supplies
● Investment reflects commitment to the company’s Triple Shift growth strategy
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announces that the company
hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 100tk ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate)
plant in Bayport, Texas. The development of the new site is part of a bigger expansion plan for the Americas, which includes increased ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
capacity at the Altamira site in Mexico, while transition the ASA production to the new
site in Bayport.
The location of the new site was selected based upon its easy access to raw materials, being
adjacent to the INEOS Styrolution’s styrene monomer plant, low cost utilities and proximity to
major customer markets. The new site is expected to be operational by 2021.
The groundbreaking ceremony was hosted by Greg Musler, INEOS Styrolution Project Director.
Attendees included local government and business leaders, engineering and construction
representatives, and several project vendors.
Speakers at the event included Kevin McQuade, CEO INEOS Styrolution. He emphasized the
company’s ambitious plans for growth and INEOS Styrolution’s projects aiming at a circular
economy for styrenics.
Alexander Glueck, President Americas at INEOS Styrolution, added: “I am excited to see us
building the most efficient dedicated ASA plant in the world, here in Bayport. ASA is a versatile
high performance styrenic resin. Its properties make it the material of choice for numerous
outdoor applications. ASA performs greatly in exterior automotive and construction
applications.”
Cathy Culpepper, Vice President Manufacturing Americas, summarized her presentation on
manufacturing and project excellence at Styrolution in one sentence: “Operating in a safe,
environmentally and socially responsible manner is part of INEOS Styrolution’s mission.”
