OXITENO MARKS OPENING OF NEW ALKOXYLATION PLANT IN TEXAS

Oxiteno a leader in the manufacture of surfactants and specialty chemicals, celebrated the official opening of its first alkoxylation plant in Pasadena, Texas, on November 14th. This unit, planned to support mainly U.S. customers, has an annual capacity of 375-million-pound, featuring best-in-class alkoxylation technology and engineering for high productivity of specialties, with reliability and safety. The new plant adds to the Oxiteno existing footprint in surfactants, ethylene oxide, and derivatives in Latin America. That now places Oxiteno as a leader in the production of nonionic surfactants and ethoxylates in the Americas. “We always felt the need to be more strategic and closer to our U.S. customers. And, at the same time, we also knew that this region needed a state-of-the-art alkoxylation plant to meet strong demands. We are now reinforcing our ongoing commitment to key stakeholders including employees, customers, and community through our investment in a brand new innovative alkoxylation system,” said Timothy Madden, Chief Operating Officer of Oxiteno in the U.S.