# Nouryon to build Bermocoll EHEC facility in Southeast Asia

Nouryon plans to build a new production facility in Southeast Asia for Bermocoll ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (EHEC) with a capacity of 15-20 kilotons. Final site selection is expected in Q4 2021, construction in late 2022, and startup in mid-2024.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2021-08-31
- Where: Southeast Asia, China
- Starts operating: 29 Sep 2021
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 15-20 kilotons
- Products: Bermocoll ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (EHEC)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Nouryon](https://endata.com/companies/8020.md)

## Sources

- [nouryon.com](https://www.nouryon.com/newsroom/news-overview/2021/nouryon-to-build-bermocoll-facility-in-southeast-asia-to-meet-global-demand-in-paints-and-coatings-end-market), 2021-08-31: "Building a new plant, which will be our most advanced EHEC facility, is the next step for Nouryon to continue supporting market growth"
- [pcimag.com](https://www.pcimag.com/articles/topic/2649-company-news?page=283), 2021-09-02: "Nouryon announced plans to build a new production facility to meet the increasing global demand for innovative and sustainable additives for the rapidly growing paints and coatings end-market."
- [nouryon.com](https://www.nouryon.com/news-and-events/news-overview/2021/nouryon-starts-production-at-new-facility-supporting-asia-polymer-demand-in-packaging-paint-and-coatings-and-construction-end-markets/), 2021-09-29: "Nouryon is pleased to further support our customers across Asia now that operations are up and running at our new China facility."

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