# BASF expands compounding plant for engineering plastics in Altamira, Mexico

BASF began operations at its expanded compounding plant in Altamira, Mexico, increasing capacity by 15,000 tons per year for Ultradur and Ultramid engineering plastics. The expansion addresses growing demand in the automotive, electrical, and electronics industries.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-05-17
- Where: Altamira, Mexico, Mexico
- Starts operating: 17 May 2019
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 15,000 tons per year
- Products: Ultradur (PBT), Ultramid (PA)
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)

## Sources

- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/news-releases/2019/02111/basf-brings-additional-compounding-capacity-for-engineering-plas), 2019-05-16: "This new capacity increases the flexibility in our global production network and allows us to meet the requirements of our global customers who have a local footprint in Mexico."

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