Asahi Kasei and Bluestar form JV for mPPE production in China

Asahi Kasei Corp. and China National Bluestar (Group) Co. have concluded a joint venture agreement to produce and sell Xyron modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) and its intermediates in China, with planned capacities of 30,000 m.t./yr of PPE and 2,6-xylenol and 20,000 m.t./yr of mPPE.

“The joint venture with Bluestar will enable Asahi Kasei to expand its business for mPPE in the strategically important Chinese market.”chemengonline.com

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• chemengonline.comAsahi Kasei and Bluestar form JV for mPPE production in China - Chemical EngineeringMary BaileyFeb 15, 2017

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