# Covestro acquires Vencorex HDI sites in Thailand and Texas

Covestro completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, USA. The deal strengthens Covestro's coatings and adhesives business.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-07-01
- Where: Rayong, Thailand, Thailand
- Status: completed
- Products: HDI derivatives, polyurethane coatings, adhesives, sealants
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Covestro](https://endata.com/companies/1705.md) (acquirer)
- [Vencorex](https://endata.com/companies/22950.md) (partner)
- [Vencorex](https://endata.com/companies/22950.md) (target)

## Sources

- [plasticstoday.com](https://www.plasticstoday.com/materials/covestro-expands-hdi-production-sites-plans-660-kilotonne-mdi-capacity-boost-in-china-and-uae), 2026-07-02: "By adding these sites in Thailand and the US, we are strengthening our regional production capabilities and improving our ability to supply customers from locations close to them."
- [chemicalprocessing.com](https://www.chemicalprocessing.com/industrynews/news/55388527/covestro-basf-lead-latest-round-of-chemical-industry-deals), 2026-07-03: "Covestro announced July 1 it completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas."
- [everchem.com](https://everchem.com/covestro-acquires-vencorex-sites/), 2026-07-06: "On July 1, 2026, Covestro completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, USA."
- [cnchemshop.com](https://www.cnchemshop.com/newsdetail/11948.html), 2026-07-07: "On July 2, Covestro announced that it had officially completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex overseas production bases on July 1, located in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, USA, focusing on the production of HDI derivative items."
- [chemicalsblog.com](https://www.chemicalsblog.com/en/blog/covestros-vencorex-deal-builds-on-its-earlier-dsm-resins-acquisition), 2026-08-07: "Thomas Roemer, head of the Coatings and Adhesives segment, stated that added capacity in Thailand and the United States will strengthen delivery reliability for customers."

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