Asahi Glass begins shipment of PVC from Indonesian plant
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AGCAsahi Glass (AGC), a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, has begun supply of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from the Anyer plant of P T Asahimas Chemical (ASC), one of its consolidated subsidiaries in Indonesia.
With the aim to meet the growing demand for caustic soda and polyvinyl chloride in Southeast Asia, the production facility enhancement at the Anyer plant was launched in 2013 to significantly boost the output of caustic soda and vinyl chloride in Indonesia. The construction project has been completed as scheduled and commercial production will start in the first quarter of this year.
The caustic soda and PVC markets in Southeast Asia are projected to grow at over 5 percent per year. Of the demand in the market, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, where AGC has production bases for the chlor-alkali business, account for 70 percent. By capturing growing demand in the region, the AGC Group will move forward toward its long-term goals under Vision 2025.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the purpose of the production facility enhancement at the Anyer plant?
What is the purpose of the production facility enhancement at the Anyer plant?
The enhancement aims to meet the growing demand for caustic soda and polyvinyl chloride in Southeast Asia, significantly boosting the output of these materials in Indonesia for AGC Asahi Glass.
Q.When did the construction project for the facility enhancement begin?
When did the construction project for the facility enhancement begin?
The construction project for the production facility enhancement at the Anyer plant was launched in 2013 by AGC Asahi Glass to increase its output of caustic soda and vinyl chloride.
Q.Which countries account for the majority of the market demand in Southeast Asia?
Which countries account for the majority of the market demand in Southeast Asia?
Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, where AGC has existing production bases for its chlor-alkali business, account for 70 percent of the demand in the Southeast Asian market.
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