Chinese chemical manufacturer Tianjin Dagu Chemical Co. Ltd. has signed an agreement with German supplier Bruckmann & Kreyenborg Granuliertechnik GmbH for pelletizing systems to produce ABS resin.
The Chinese firm, which also makes PVC resin and plastic parts for doors and windows, plans to purchase underwater pelletizing systems to manufacture 200,000 metric tons of ABS a year, according to an Oct. 1 release from Muenster, Germany-based BKG.
BKG said it was its largest order ever in China. Tianjin Dagu, based in Tianjin City, employs 6,000 and also makes hydrochloric acid, caustic soda and other materials. Tianjin Dagu declined further comment.
