# allnex to build first APAC SCA production facility in Rayong, Thailand

allnex announced plans to build its first Sag Control Agent (SCA) production facility in Asia-Pacific at its Rayong site in Thailand. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in January 2028, serving the automotive OEM coatings market.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-08-18
- Where: Rayong, Thailand, Thailand
- Starts operating: Jan 2028
- Status: announced
- Products: Sag Control Agent (SCA) resins, coating resins for automotive OEM
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Allnex](https://endata.com/companies/37840.md)

## Sources

- [businesspost.ng](https://businesspost.ng/media-outreach/allnex-announces-the-next-sca-capacity-investment-in-apac/), 2026-08-18: "This strategic capacity investment for a unique technology, is driven by our commitment to support customers in the world's fastest-growing automotive coatings markets."
- [businessdailymedia.com](https://businessdailymedia.com/business-news/news-from-asia/51359-allnex-announces-the-next-sca-capacity-investment-in-apac), 2026-08-18: "This strategic capacity investment for a unique technology, is driven by our commitment to support customers in the world's fastest-growing automotive coatings markets."
- [wahanariau.com](https://wahanariau.com/news/detail/49398/allnex-announces-the-next-sca-capacity-investment-in-apac-), 2026-08-18: "allnex announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint in Asia-Pacific with a strategic investment in Sag Control Agent (SCA) capacity at its Rayong site in Thailand."

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