Milliken & Company opens first chemical plant in Asia
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Singapore. This strategic capacity expansion is Milliken's first chemical plant in Asia and grows the company's manufacturing footprint to meet increasing demand for advanced material solutions in the region.
Milliken & Company has opened its first chemical plant in Asia, located in Singapore, to meet rising regional demand for advanced material solutions. The facility enhances support for customers with Encapsys' microencapsulation technology. This move underscores Singapore's role as a key hub for specialty chemicals and strengthens Milliken's global footprint.
'Opening this new facility represents the beginning of the next chapter of our journey in Asia.' Cindy Boiter, EVP and President (Chemical Business), Milliken & Company.
The new operation is Milliken's latest investment in Encapsys' microencapsulation technology and provides greater flexibility and speed in supporting customer needs. Acquired by Milliken in 2021, Encapsys is a world leader in microencapsulation, with more than 70 years of pioneering patented solutions.
'This new facility is a testament to our dedication to meet growing demand in this dynamic region.' Ed Zhao, SVP and Asia Managing Director, Milliken.
'Milliken's decision to establish its first Asian chemical plant here reflects its confidence in Singapore's position as a strategic hub for specialty chemicals in the region. The new plant's advanced manufacturing capabilities will strengthen our chemicals ecosystem and meet growing customer needs in areas such as consumer goods and healthcare. We continue to welcome like-minded partners such as Milliken to tap on Singapore's capabilities and connectivity, to create cutting-edge material solutions for the world.' Kelly Lai, Vice President, Chemicals and Material, EDB. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged.
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