Kraton Corporation

Kraton Corp. is increasing production capacity for its Sylvatraxx tread enhancement additives at its plant in Niort, France, by 20%. The expansion is scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2018.

Kraton Corporation announced the opening of a 30 kiloton hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) plant in Mailiao, Taiwan on May 12, 2017. The plant is owned by the Kraton Formosa Polymers joint venture and employs approximately 100 people.