Styrenics applications provider Ineos Styrolution has broken ground on its new acrylonitrile styrene acrylate plant in Bayport, Texas, US, as part of expansion plans for the Americas.

The new acrylonitrile styrene acrylate plant (ASA plant) with a production capacity of 100,000 ton per annum is expected to establish the company as the only global producer with ASA production capacity in all regions.

Reflecting the company’s commitment to the Triple Shift growth strategy, the new thermoplastic factory is also expected to unleash the additional capacity of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene polymers (ABS) at the existing INEOS Styrolution Altamira facility in Mexico.

Commenting on the new acrylonitrile styrene acrylate plant in Bayport, Alexander Glueck – Ineos Styrolution Americas President said: “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.”

Ineos Styrolution has awarded a contract to WorleyParsons, a provider for the chemical industry, for engineering, procurement, and construction services.

Commenting on manufacturing and project excellence at Styrolution, Cathy Culpepper – Ineos Styrolution vice president manufacturing Americas, said: “Operating in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner is part of INEOS Styrolution’s mission.”

The new acrylonitrile styrene acrylate plant is expected to come on stream by 2021.

With sales of 5.4 billion in 2018, Ineos Styrolution operates 20 manufacturing facilities in ten countries and employs approximately 3,500 people.

  acrylonitrile styrene acrylate, Alexander Glueck, Bayport, Cathy Culpepper, Ineos Styrolution, Texas, USA