# BASF to expand Ultramid PA and Ultradur PBT capacity in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia

BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd will expand production capacity of Ultramid polyamide and Ultradur PBT by 5,000 metric tons per year at its Pasir Gudang site. Completion of the debottlenecking is planned for Q2 2023.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-02-22
- Where: Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Starts operating: Q2 2023
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 5,000 metric tons per year
- Products: Ultramid polyamide, Ultradur PBT
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/my/en/media/news-releases/asia-pacific/2022/02/230222_press_release_ultramid_ultradur_pbt_pasir_gudang), 2022-02-22: "The additional capacity will help us meet the strong market demand for our Ultramid PA and Ultradur PBT products, as well as strengthen our market position, especially in ASEAN."
- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/jp/en/media/news-releases/asia-pacific/2022/03/230222_press_release_ultramid_ultradur_pbt_pasir_gudang), 2022-03-07: "The additional capacity will help us meet the strong market demand for our Ultramid PA and Ultradur PBT products."

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