Coatings World staff09.11.20
SI Group announced plans to expand capacity levels at its Nanjing, China facility.
The expansion will increase production by more than 50 percent, propelling the site to become a regional hub for best-in-class tackifier and reinforcing resin production and technology.
SI Group’s Nanjing investment is in lock-step with the desire to reinvent its business model, addressing the emerging trends in the tire industry.
“We have taken the appropriate steps necessary to grow our capacity in this key regional growth area,” said Robert Kaiser, VP Rubber & Adhesives Solutions at SI Group, adding “This expansion allows us to differentiate our offerings and position in the market, providing superior solutions to our customers.”
SI Group’s expansion in Nanjing will also address energy conservation initiatives and sustainability efforts in compliance within highly-regulated Chinese chemical industry.