Dubai, UAE – Huntsman has opened a new systems house and a regional base for its Demilec business in the Emirate.
The purpose-built facility is in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone and will send products to the Middle East and Africa.
The site features blenders, reactors, filling stations, a control room, offices and QC labs.
Hansen: Short term growth driven by Expo 2020
Key production will be systems for construction, insulation, appliances, bedding and furniture applications.
Demilec customers will be able to take advantage of technical training and product assistance. This is because the site has a dedicated spray foam application and training area.
Huntsman chose the site because of its central location and because of Dubai's demand for polyurethane products.
Steen Hansen, is Huntsman polyurethane's VP Europe, Africa, Middle East and India.
He said: 'the UAE is a big importer of polyurethane for construction and building projects and consumer goods.'
The local building sector is being boosted by EXPO 2020 Dubai which is about a year away. Increasing construction 'will increase the import of polyurethane in the market,' he said
Hankins: Part of the downstream strategy
Tony Hankins is president of Huntsman's polyurethane division. He explained the strategic thinking behind the move.
'This is the latest step in the expansion of our worldwide systems house capabilities, which underpin our downstream growth strategy. The new systems house at JAFZA brings us closer to our customers.'
It will also make the business faster to react and help to expand business in the region.
