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LG Chem to invest $278M in CAA/SAP facility expansion

Collected: 2017.12.27

Distributed: 2017.12.28

Source: Go Direct

LG Chem, South Korea`s top chemical company, said Tuesday that it will invest a total of 300 billion won ($278 million) to bump up the output of crude acrylic acid (CAA) and super absorbent polymer (SAP) at its plant in the southern part of the country.

The expansion, set to be completed by the first half of 2019 in Yeosu, will boost the annual production capacity of CAA and SAP to 700,000 and 500,000 tons, respectively, according to the company.

LG Chem said the expansion will bring additional revenue of more than 300 billion won, while strengthening vertical integration in propylene processing.

CAA is used in paint, adhesives and coatings, while SAP is used as a raw material in diapers and sanitary napkins.

LG Chem’s ongoing project in Korea already surpasses 1 trillion won in value, including the latest one. The company announced last year it would invest 400 billion won to increase production of elastomers, while on track to build a 230 billion won advanced lab.

LG Chem aims to increase revenue from elastomers and next-generation high value products from 4 trillion won now to 7 trillion won in 2020.

By Kang Doo-soon and Minu Kim

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