# INEOS Styrolution expands Altamira ABS/ASA plant by 20,000 metric tons

INEOS Styrolution announced a capacity expansion of its Altamira, Mexico copolymer plant by 20,000 metric tons, bringing total capacity to 180,000 metric tons. Startup is expected by the first quarter of 2018.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2016-12-07
- Where: Altamira, Mexico
- Starts operating: Q1 2018
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 20,000 metric tons (total 180,000 metric tons)
- Products: ABS, ASA
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [INEOS Styrolution](https://endata.com/companies/4374.md)

## Sources

- [chemeurope.com](https://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/160884/ineos-styrolution-announces-expansion-of-its-altamira-abs-asa-plant.html), 2016-12-07: "The capacity expansion will allow us to grow together with our customers and provide a service level according to their expectations in this dynamic market."

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