BASF to build emulsions polymer plant at Freeport site

BASF says it will build a production plant for emulsion polymers at its Freeport, TX, site. Total investment in the plant is estimated to be more than $90 million, says a company spokesperson. The plant, which is expected to begin production in mid-2014, will create approximately 25 new jobs at the Freeport site, BASF says. The plant will manufacture acrylic emulsion polymers used for architectural coatings, construction chemicals, adhesives, and the paper chemicals industry. “This investment further supports our business growth strategy, especially in...

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